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Obama makes lower FHA payments possible for Oregon & Washington refinances

On March 6, 2012, in Mortgage Payments, by Fred Chamberlin

Homeowners with FHA loans in Oregon & Washington could save thousands under an FHA Streamline Refinance plan revealed by President Obama today!

WAshington and ORegon FHA MIP goes up April 1

On March 5, 2012, in Mortgage Programs, by Fred Chamberlin

HUD has raised the amount an FHA buyer will be paying for mortgage insurance by 75% for upfront mortgage insurance and over 8% for monthly for Oregon and Washington buyers.

Washington and Oregon FHA Mortgage Insurance Goes Up

On February 29, 2012, in Mortgage News, by Fred Chamberlin

FHA mortgage insurance premiums, both up front and annual, jump next month for FHA loans with case numbers assigned after April 1, 2012. This is a national change affecting Washington and Oregon. The upfront mortgage insurance premium will jump from 1.0% to 1.75% while the annual (paid monthly) will increase by .10 percent for non high [...]

Whidbey Loan Guy receives Military Housing Specialist Certification

On January 30, 2012, in Tips And Advice, VA Loans, by Fred Chamberlin

To assist my clients on Whidbey Island, I recently completed the Military Housing Specialist Certification Program. This course adds another dimension of knowledge to assist my VA Loan clients. Our service members and veterans deserve the best. The course is offered through USA Cares and covers a lot of information that I already knew but also [...]

Chamberlin moves VA and FHA Mortgage Loan business to Oak Harbor

On January 17, 2012, in VA Loans, by Fred Chamberlin

I have moved to Oak Harbor Washington from Eugene/Springfield Oregon for Pinnacle Mortgage Planning . I am a government specialist and have been working in the mortgage loan business for over 20 years. I specialize in VA Guaranteed Home Loans and FHA Insured Loans.

Radio Interview on Foreclosure Prevention on Eugene KPNW

On June 27, 2011, in Tips And Advice, by Fred Chamberlin

The Wake Up Call show on KPNW with Robb Holloway and Bill Lundun recently interviewed me about foreclosures and foreclosure prevention and the effect on the Lane County Real Estate Market. For those that didn’t hear the interview and would like to, here is a link to the program. One of the things we discussed are a [...]

VA Loans Excellent For Active Duty, Retired or Discharged

On June 27, 2011, in VA Loans, by Fred Chamberlin

Most Oregon active duty, non-active, Reserve, National Guard, and retired military of the armed forces qualify for a VA Guaranteed Home Loan which has no down payment needed and no private monthly mortgage insurance required. It is actually a great deal for vets in all states, but I am licensed in Oreogn, Washington and California. VA mortgage [...]

FHA financing a manufactured home in Eugene/Springfield

On June 16, 2011, in Mortgage Programs, by Fred Chamberlin

FHA is a great way to finance a manufactured home with its own land in Eugene/Springfield or anywhere. I repeat, you can finance the purchase or the refinance of a manufactured home even in today’s lending environment in Lane County.

Eugene/Springfield VA home purchase requires a VA appraisal

On June 8, 2011, in VA Loans, by Fred Chamberlin

A VA appraisal must be completed on a Eugene/Springfield home purchase before your new home can be approved for VA loan financing. This means a VA approved appraiser will be inspecting the home for the lender.

Disabled Vets Eligible for Oregon Property Tax Exemption

On May 18, 2011, in VA Loans, by Fred Chamberlin

If you have a 40% or more disability and are a veteran in Oregon, you could be paying less property taxes. First, you must meet one of these requirements: Be a veteran who is officially certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or any branch of the United States Armed Forces as having disabilities of [...]