Vantage Mortgage Brokers has been proudly serving the Pacific Northwest for over 15 years assisting Oregon and Washington State consumers. We are pleased to announce that after several years of requests, we’re rounding out the Pacific NW and have added…
Don’t listen to the media or at minimum take it with a grain of salt. The sky is not falling in real estate and it’s still a great time to buy for most people and obtain the financial rewards of homeownership…
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market this year. In 2022, the market underwent a major shift as economic uncertainty and higher mortgage rates reduced buyer demand, slowed…
The conforming loan limits for 2023 have been released by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. You can see the new limits for Oregon & Washington below and read more about conforming loans by visiting our Conforming Loan page HERE.
Since the 2008 housing bubble burst, the word recession strikes a stronger emotional chord than it ever did before. And while there’s some debate around whether we’re officially in a recession right now, the good news is experts say a…
After an amazing extension to the summer weather through mid-October, that has certainly changed quickly in the Pacific NW with cool air and rain anticipated now in the extended forecast. Speaking of rain, inflation continues to rain down on our…
Mortgage rates have increased significantly in recent weeks. And that may mean you have questions about what this means for you if you’re planning to buy a home. Here’s some information that can help you make an informed decision when you…
From RobChrisman.com: With the Fed decisions to raise or lower rates, we’re commonly asked how the Fed moves impact mortgage rates. MCT offers an excellent primer that reminds us, “Many people believe the Federal Reserve, through the actions of the Federal Open Market…
DATE: Wednesday, August 24th, 2022 TIME: 3:45 PM PST STATES: OREGON & WASHINGTON CHANGE THIS WEEK: WORSE (since last Wednesday with daily volatility) SUGGESTION: Mortgage rates have remained close to the same this levels this last week. We suggest carefully floating or locking if…
DATE: Wednesday, August 10th, 2022 TIME: 3:35 PM PST STATES: OREGON & WASHINGTON CHANGE THIS WEEK: STAGNANT (since last Wednesday with daily volatility) SUGGESTION: Mortgage rates have remained close to the same this levels this last week. We suggest carefully floating or locking if…