Portland Mortgage Blog

15-Year Mortgage Benefits

4 Reasons to Get a 15-Year Mortgage (and 2 Reasons Not To)

Opting for a 15-year mortgage instead of a 30-year commitment has a number of potential benefits. Here are four reasons to finance your home purchase with a 15-year mortgage—and two reasons to reconsider.

Repaying Your Mortgage

Should You Focus on Repaying Your Mortgage Sooner?

Lots of finance gurus advocate paying off your mortgage as soon as you possibly can. But is that always the best advice?

Prepare Outdoor Furniture for Winter

How to Prepare Your Outdoor Furniture for Winter

As the weather cools and your fun times move back indoors, it’s time to think about protecting your outdoor furniture so you can continue to enjoy it next summer and for years to come.

10 Eco-friendly Ways to Keep Spiders Out of Your Home

What can you do if you don’t want to use chemical pesticides to nix spiders in your home? Here are ten natural ways to keep spiders out.

9 Magazine-Worthy Fall Home Decorating Trends

Curious what’s hot in the world of home decorating this fall? Here are 9 key trends that will have your guests saying, “wow”.

What the Fed’s Rate Cut Means for the Housing Market

You might have heard that the Fed just cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time in nearly a decade—what does this mean for the housing market as we head into the fall?

Energy Upgrades for Your Home You Must Consider

Ready to do some energy upgrades on your home? You’ll save money and maybe even get a cash rebate to help offset the cost.

Want to Cash in on Your Home’s Equity? HELOCs vs. Home Equity Loans

If you’re ready to cash in on your home’s equity, you’ll want to understand the difference between a HELOC and a home equity loan.

Mortgage Gift Letter

Why You Might Need a Mortgage Gift Letter

A mortgage gift letter is an important part of getting your loan if someone is giving you money towards your down payment.

1 10 11 12 13 14 16