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Next Page »Act Now To Get Pre-Approval While Rates Are Low
on Thursday, December 5, 2019Now Is The Time For Home Buyers In Portland To Act Stonebridge Mortgage Group is dedicated to helping home buyers in Portland! First time home buyers in the Portland area may find themselves at a loss when looking into purchasing a home. It can be a complex process, especially if you’re not familiar with it. […]
When Is A Good Time To Buy A Home In Gresham And Portland?
on Friday, November 1, 2019Get Help With Buying A Home In Portland and Gresham Portland and Gresham locals looking to buy a home can rely on Stonebridge Mortgage Group for expert advice and assistance with all your mortgage needs. Portland and Gresham first time home buyers are often especially in need of professional mortgage advice when looking for […]
How To Shop Around For A Mortgage, Part One
on Thursday, July 18, 2019Shopping for a Home Mortgage Most home buyers, even beginners, know that you don’t settle on the first home you find. You’re meant to shop around. Something else Gresham home buyers may not know, however, is that it’s wise to shop around for a mortgage, too. Finding the right mortgage loan is incredibly important. […]
What Percentage Of Your Income Can You Afford To Put Towards Your Mortgage Payment?
on Thursday, July 11, 2019How Much Home Can I Afford? Gresham locals looking to buy a house need to know how much they can afford to pay each month towards mortgage payments. Before you even begin looking for a home, you should have a solid idea of how much you can comfortably pay each month towards your home […]
How To Save For A Down Payment For Your First Home, Part 2
on Tuesday, July 9, 2019One of the most important first steps Gresham locals can take towards home ownership is to begin saving for a down payment. Once Gresham home buyers know just how much of a mortgage they can afford, they should start saving for a down payment. By figuring out how much you need to save and how […]
How To Get Approved For Your First Mortgage, Part 1
on Tuesday, June 25, 2019Portland Homebuyers Should Be Prepared With Mortgage Approval Today’s home buying market can be extremely competitive, which means it is more important now than ever for Portland homebuyers to be qualified for a mortgage before you een start shopping for real estate. If you’re looking to buy a home in Portland for the first […]
What You Need To Know About Mortgage Pre-approval
on Thursday, June 20, 2019Gresham Locals Looking To Buy A Home Should Get A Mortgage Pre-Approval When you’re looking to buy a home, having a mortgage pre-approval can be a huge benefit. Getting a mortgage pre-approval involves providing detailed information on an application which includes your income, debts, and assets. The lender does a hard credit check. Once […]
Why Should You Hire A Mortgage Broker?
on Tuesday, June 18, 2019Buying a home is an incredibly important step towards a secure future. However, many Gresham locals may find themselves intimidated by the home buying process. Buying a home, especially for the first time, can feel overwhelming. There is a lot of information that is required to make the most out of the process. That’s […]
How The HECM For Purchase Program Is Useful To Gresham Home Buyers
on Thursday, May 30, 2019What Is The HECM For Purchase Program? The Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) for Purchase is a reverse mortgage that allows seniors, age 62 or older, to purchase a new principal residence using loan proceeds from the reverse mortgage. In 2009, the HECM for Purchase program began as a way to use a reverse […]
How To Prep Your Credit To Buy A Home
on Tuesday, May 28, 2019Gresham Locals Looking To Buy Homes Need To Build Credit One of the most important things to have in order as you prepare to buy a home is your credit score. Gresham home buyers should know that their credit score plays a huge role in being able to secure a mortgage. Conventional mortgage lenders […]
