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Debra McElveny Teams Up With Veteran Advocates

  Senior Mortgage Banker, Debra McElveny, is an accredited member of The Veterans Advocacy and Benefits Association. One of Deb’s passions is helping our American heroes with home financing needs and providing our veterans with valuable resources, like The...

Secure Your Financial Future – Buy a House!

  The economy is strong and jobs are plentiful in Portland. In fact, the current unemployment rate here as of April 2017 was 3.4 percent, a full 1.3 percentage points lower than the national average. So why be a renter? Not only is it cheaper to buy than rent in...

Mortgages UnZipped: USDA Home Loans

  “What is the USDA Guaranteed Rural Development Loan?” If you’re feeling the crunch of escalating home prices in Oregon and Washington, the USDA Guaranteed Rural Development home loan might be the right option for you and your family. USDA home...

Mortgages UnZipped: First-Time Home Buyer Education

  “As a first-time home buyer or someone looking for down payment assistance, how do I educate myself on the process?” Taking the initiative to educate yourself on the home buying process is a great first step! One of the best ways to get started is...

Buying a Home? Why Knowing Your Credit Score Matters

  Your Credit Score & Why It Matters
 Credit scores are important numbers derived from information found in your credit report. Your credit report and score shows lenders your credit history and helps them predict whether or not you will make future credit...