- Do not hire a contractor if he introduces you to a lender who gives you a loan, based on the equity in your home, not on your ability to repay based on your income. If you can’t make the payments, you could end up losing your home.
- Do not hire a contractor if he introduces you to a lender who encourages you to repeatedly refinance the loan and often, to borrow more money. Each time you refinance, you pay additional fees and interest points. That only serves to increase your debt.
- Do not hire a contractor if he introduces you to a lender who adds credit insurance to your loan, which you may not need.
- Do not hire a contractor if he introduces you to a lender who offers one set of loan terms when you apply, then pressures you to accept higher charges when you sign to complete the transaction.
- Do not hire a contractor if he doesn't’t provide you with accurate or complete account statements and payoff figures. That makes it almost impossible for you to determine how much you have paid or how much you owe. You may pay more than you owe.
Some of these practices violate federal credit laws dealing with disclosures about loan terms, discrimination based on age, gender, marital status, race, or national origin; and debt collection.
You also may have additional rights under your state law that would allow you to bring a law suit.
The FTC suggests if your thinking about using your home as collateral for a loan be careful. Unless you can make the loan payments out of current income, you could lose your home as well as the equity you have already built up. Some additional tips to remember:
The lure of extra money or the chance to reduce monthly credit payments can be very costly in the long run. High interest rates and other credit costs could get you in over your head.
- Credit insurance may not be a good deal from a lender. If you want the added security of credit insurance, shop around.
- Don’t sign a loan agreement if the terms are not what you were given when you applied.
- Ask for an explanation of any dollar amount, term, or condition that you don’t understand. Federal law is very clear about what credit and loan term information must be provided in writing when you apply for a loan and before you sign any agreement.
In addition, shop around for the best loan terms and interest rates. Contact lending institutions, such as banks and credit unions, and consult a legal or financial advisor, or someone you can trust before you make any loan decisions. Or contact your local Fair Housing Office, legal aid, or senior services organization for information and help.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumer’s spot stop and avoid them. To file a complaint or to get free information on consumer issues, visit www.ftc.gov or call toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357); TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The FTC enters Internet, telemarketing, identity theft and other fraud-related complaints into Consumer Sentinel, a secure, online database available to hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad.
LOCAL BANKS
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American Marine Bank: 1-800-648-3194
https://www.americanmarinebank.com/
Bank of America: 1-800-442-6680
www.bankofamerica.com
First Federal Savings & Loan Association 1-800-800-1577
www.ffpahomebankingonline.com
1st Security Bank of Washington 1-800-683-0973
www.1stsecurityofwa.com
Frontier Bank 1-888-779-480
www.frontierbank.com
Key Bank 1-800-539-2968
www.keybank.com
Olympic Bank 1-800-283-5537
www.olybank.com
Sound Community Bank 360-683-2818 or 1-800-458-5585
www.soundcb.com/
Sterling Savings Bank 1-888-702-7759
www.sterlingsavingsbank.com
U S Bank 1-800-872-2657 or 360-683-3366
www.usbank.com
Washington Federal Savings 1-800-324-9375 or 360-681-7485
www.washingtonfederal.com
Washington Mutual 1-800-788-7000 or 360-683-7242
www.wamu.com
Wells Fargo Bank 1-800-869-3557 or 360-683-1166
www.wellsfargo.com
LOCAL CREDIT UNIONS
Peninsula Community Federal Credit Union 1-800-426-1601
www.pcfcu.org
Straight-View Credit Union 360-452-3883
MORTGAGE COMPANIES

http://www.nwestmortgage.com
115 North Eunice
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Local Phone: (360)457-8834
Toll Free: (800)844-8834
Fax: (360)457-8836
Northwest Mortgage is locally owned and operated by lifelong residents of Clallam County.
We are a full-service mortgage broker serving the entire North Olympic Peninsula of Washington State.
Northwest Mortgage has been providing residential mortgage services in our area since 1994. Northwest Mortgage is truly a place where you will find "all your mortgage needs under one roof."

www.penmortgage.com
711 East Front Street, Suite B
Port Angeles, WA 98362
1-866-991-1200 or 360-452-1200
Conforming Real Estate Loans
- Purchases
- Refinances
- Debt Consolidation
- Home Improvement Loans
- Home Equity Loans
- Remodeling
- Construction Loans
- Mobile/Land Loans
- Non-owner Occupied
- Fixed & Adjustable Rates
Non-Conforming Real Estate Loans
- Jumbo Loans
- 100% Financing
- Credit History Problems
- Bankruptcy/Foreclosure
- Tax Liens
- Bank Turndowns
- Unusual Employment
- No Income Verification Loans
- No Ratio Loans (income not disclosed)
- Debt Ratio to 60%
- Mobiles On Leased land
- Commercial
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