Our Blog
Our blog is a great resource to help keep you in the know on the latest mortgage industry news and trends. Hear what our brokers have to say, first hand, and learn more about the industry from our experts.
Our Blog
Our blog is a great resource to help keep you in the know on the latest mortgage industry news and trends. Hear what our brokers have to say, first hand, and learn more about the industry from our experts.
Using a Portfolio Loan to Finance Real Estate
Today’s low mortgage interest rates make it more affordable to buy a home in Eugene, OR. Unfortunately, getting a home loan can be a challenge if your financial situation hasn’t always been superb. Let’s look at how you can use a portfolio loan to finance your new...
FHA Construction Loan Basics to Build Your Own Home
Buying a home in Eugene, OR, takes creativity as houses are expensive and in short supply. An FHA construction loan makes creating a home a doable dream. Keep reading to find out how these particular types of home loans can lead you to homeownership. FHA Construction...
Home Insurance Companies to Keep You Protected in Oregon
This year reminds us all that we never know what's about to happen. As a homeowner, you purchase insurance to protect your home. Here's what you need to know about how home insurance companies can protect your investment in your home. Why Is Homeowner's Insurance a...
The Home Maintenance Checklist for First-Time Homebuyers
Owning a home is an enormous responsibility. Along with the financial part of homeownership, you'll need to prepare for some home upkeep projects. Let's take a look at what should be on your home maintenance checklist. Why Home Maintenance Is Essential Your road to...
How to Get a Mortgage: Your First Steps Toward Homeownership
Are you eager to buy a house in Eugene, OR, but you're unsure how to get a mortgage? Today's super-low mortgage interest rates make homeownership a doable dream. Here are three steps to make the process more comfortable when it comes to financing your new home. No.1 -...
Buying a Second Home to Invest in Your Future
Do you find yourself consumed with thoughts of buying a second home? Perhaps the combination of low mortgage interest rates and life’s unpredictability makes now the time to buy. Here are things to ponder as you start your second home buying quest. Shopping for a...
Types of Mortgages for Oregon Law Enforcement
Each day, our law enforcement protects and improves our community. At Strategic Mortgage, we want to thank our Oregon police officials through our Loans for Oregon Heroes program. By using the Loans for Oregon Heroes program, law enforcement officials can lock in...
First Responder Home Loans for Oregon Heroes
Are you an Oregon first responder who wants to buy a home near where you work? Lane County’s competitive housing market can make homeownership challenging to achieve. Here’s how you can use first responder home loans to become a homeowner. For sure, 2020 has been a...
Is Now the Best Time to Buy a House?
Like many sectors of the economy, buying and selling in the real estate market slowed down during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, by mid-August, the housing market is making a recovery quickly. Are you thinking about whether now is the best time to buy a house? Read...
Build a Home with a VA Construction Loan
You served your country bravely, and now you want to build your dream home. Did you know that it's possible to build a house that fits your unique needs by financing through a VA construction loan? Here’s what you need to know to take advantage of this opportunity to...
