Tools for confident decisions
Chris Borg’s
Homebuyer Resource Center
Trusted mortgage, credit and property resources for homebuyers and homeowners throughout Oregon and Washington.
Online tools are useful starting points, but they cannot account for every borrower, property or loan program. If you would like help applying this information to your situation, call me and we can review it together.
What should I do before I apply?
Helpful starting points for understanding payments, terminology and the homebuying process.
Mortgage CalculatorEstimate a monthly mortgage payment with Fannie Mae’s calculator.↗Mortgage Terms GlossaryPlain-language explanations of common mortgage and housing terms.↗HomeView® Homebuyer CourseA free homeownership education course from Fannie Mae.↗CFPB Homebuying GuidanceFederal consumer information for shopping, borrowing and closing.↗
How can I prepare and protect my credit?
Review your credit information and take steps to protect your identity before applying.
Free Annual Credit ReportsThe federally authorized source for free credit reports.↗Opt Out of Prescreened OffersManage prescreened credit and insurance offers.↗Identity Theft RecoveryCreate a personal recovery plan through the Federal Trade Commission.↗Understand Your FICO® ScoreLearn about the factors commonly used in credit scoring.↗
Where can I check my loan or condo?
Official tools for researching existing loans and condominium project approvals.
Fannie Mae Loan LookupCheck whether Fannie Mae owns an existing mortgage.↗Freddie Mac Loan LookupCheck whether Freddie Mac owns an existing mortgage.↗FHA-Approved Condo SearchSearch HUD’s official database of FHA-approved condominium projects.↗VA-Approved Condo SearchSearch the Department of Veterans Affairs condominium report.↗
Where can I find property and tax information?
Public records and reference tools for Oregon and Southwest Washington properties.
Multnomah CountyProperty assessment and taxation information.↗Clackamas CountyProperty assessment and taxation information.↗Washington County, OregonProperty assessment and taxation information.↗Clark County, WashingtonProperty tax and payment information.↗FEMA Flood Map Service CenterSearch official flood-hazard maps by property address.↗Mortgage Interest DeductionRead current IRS guidance in Publication 936.↗
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