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1737 NE Alberta Street, Suite 205 Portland, OR 97211 Mobile (310) 890-0020 Tel (360) 597-4314 [email protected]
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- Purchase
- Refinance
- Reverse Mortgage
Your Local CrossCountry Mortgage Loan Officer
Ed Frankel
- Reverse Mortgage Specialist
- Portland, OR Mortgage Loan Officer
- NMLS #180468
America’s #1 Retail Mortgage Lender
Hello! I’m Ed Frankel. I have 25+ years of experience in reverse mortgages. Since 2003, I’ve been part of several leading reverse mortgage companies before joining America’s #1 Retail Mortgage Lender. Before mortgages, I founded a marketing company in 1975 and a California real estate and mortgage company in 1986. I’ve been listed in Who’s Who of Finance and Business and Who’s Who of the West.
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· Served on the Little Company of Mary Community Health Care Foundation Charitable Giving Committee
· Founding President of The Wellness Community South Bay Cities
· Board Member of Prostate Net
· Former Advisory Board Member of The Human Services Council, RSVP of Southwest Washington
· Former Member of The Clark County Vulnerable Adult Task Force
· Served on the NAIC Task Force for Electronic Signature and Commerce for the Insurance Industry
· Served on The President’s Business Advisory Council
· Served as former VP of the Pleasant Highlands Neighborhood Association





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How much will my mortgage payment be?
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Frequently asked questions
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Refinancing costs typically range from 2% to 6% of the loan amount and include fees such as appraisal, title insurance, and closing costs. Factors like your loan type, location, and credit score can significantly impact these expenses. Our team can help to provide strategies that can help minimize costs.
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To determine how much home you can afford, you’ll want to assess your financial situation. This includes your income, expenses, and debt-to-income ratio, to ensure your mortgage fits comfortably within your budget. A general guideline is to spend no more than 28% of your gross monthly income on housing costs and 36% on total debt.
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A good credit score typically starts at 620 for conventional loans, while FHA and VA loans may accept scores as low as 500, though higher scores offer better terms. A strong credit score can help you secure lower interest rates, saving you significant money over the life of a home loan.
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A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) is a revolving line of credit that allows homeowners to borrow against the equity in their home. HELOCs function like a credit card, giving access to funds up to a set limit, which can be used for expenses like renovations or debt consolidation. You only pay interest on the amount you borrow, and the repayment terms typically include a draw period followed by a repayment period.
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To calculate your mortgage payments, start with your loan amount, interest rate, and loan term. Your payment will depend on the interest charged over time and the repayment schedule. You can use a monthly mortgage payment calculator or connect with us to learn more.