Welcome to our Workshop, where with a few, minimal tools—an amortizing calculator, a pen and a note pad—we work to simplify the mortgage process. As you research, plan and navigate your home purchase, you don’t have to go it alone.
We’re thrilled you’ve chosen to work with us for your new loan. It probably goes without saying that our goal is to facilitate the quickest, smoothest and most drama-free loan closing possible. There are a few simple (and mostly common sense) things that you can do to assist us in making this happen. We want you smiling all the way through to closing!
It’s easy to get the ball rolling. Just follow this link to Guaranteed Rate’s site and you can fill out the digital application. You can upload all the documentation through our secure portal and we can get started figuring out the best loan options for you.
The questions on this worksheet are designed as a kickstarter. What are you looking for? Where? When? You probably won’t have an answer to every question and that’s totally okay. Just mull things over, jot down what you know and make a note where you feel clueless and want some guidance.
We know. Nobody likes paperwork (not even us), but it is central to the loan process and (sorry!) unavoidable. The good news is the better job we do up-front, the less we’ll have to do later. So let’s get it over with, shall we? Download our checklist, to keep yourself on track.
Pretty much each week Julee records a video addressing some aspect of the mortgage business: rates, process, special programs, etc. Pretty much each week Julee records a video addressing some aspect of the mortgage business: rates, process, special programs, etc.
Beginning in 2017, we embarked on a relationship with Guaranteed Rate, one of the most innovative mortgage companies out there. They’re committed to offering low rates, and leveraging cutting-edge technology to make the mortgage process simple, streamlined and transparent. We couldn’t be more excited to be part of the Guaranteed Rate family.
Guaranteed Rate’s mobile app is pretty awesome. You can instantly connect with us, see real-time mortgage rates, quickly compare loans, fees and monthly payments, apply anytime, anywhere and get pre-approved in minutes. Download it here…
Take a look at the pdf library — this is where we’ve compiled a lot of extra information for those of you who want to get a deeper understanding of the process.
In Gateless, Guaranteed Rate has created an incredible resource for our Realtor partners. You can get real-time loan status updates, introduce us to a client, request a condo approval and access a mind-blowing array of marketing materials, loan information, coaching and business development. Sign up and explore…
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How to find us
The Workshop Mortgage Team
We’re in the Waterman Building, which is a grey and yellow warehouse at the east end of the Hawthorne Bridge. The front door is on “downstairs” Madison below the viaduct off of Water Ave, not too far from OMSI.
Car:
There’s a good chance your GPS will try to take over the bridge… don’t let it! A good cheat is to enter “Noraneko” into your GPS, that’s a ramen shop right around the corner from us, on the same block.
Lyft / Uber:
Same problem, they often end up going over the bridge. Use Noraneko as your pickup/destination.
Trimet:
The Portland Street Car OMSI loop will get you in our direction. Also, the 2, 10 and 14 bus lines run through the neighborhood.
