Consumer Information Program

This program was created in 2002 to provide education and information to consumers who are in the process of purchasing or refinancing their homes. The coordinator works particularly with first time and low income borrowers who are seeking to obtain a mortgage loan.

Frequently asked questions about loans • Publications Resources • Schedule a consumer presentation

Frequently asked questions

Publications
	Applying for a loan to purchase or refinance a home in Oregon
	Applying for a loan to purchase or refinance a home in Oregon (publication in Russian)
	Applying for a loan to purchase or refinance a home in Oregon (publication in Vietnamese)
	Foreclosure - You can avoid it
	Foreclosure - You can avoid it (publication in Russian)
	Payday loans in Oregon
	Preneed funeral plans and so-called "funeral insurance"
	Preventing and Responding to Senior Financial Abuse in Oregon
	Protect your money!
	Protecting Personal Information - A Business Guide
	Protecting Your Personal Information
	Protecting Your Personal Information (publication in Russian)
	Protecting Your Personal Information (publication in Vietnamese)
	Your manufactured structure - Important information about owning a manufactured home

Resources
	American Financial Services Association - Nonprofit organization to raise awareness of personal financial responsibility
	Annual Credit Report - obtain free annual credit report
	Construction Contractors Board
	Fannie Mae Homepath - Finding a mortgage loan and becoming a homeowner
	Federal consumer protection laws
	Housing and Urban Development - Q & A about buying a new home
	Interest-Only Mortgage Payments and Payment-Option ARMs -- Are They For You? - a publication from The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
	International Web site for consumer protection - International web site for consumer protection Joint project of agencies from 17 nations
	JumpStart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy for young adults
	Mortgage Comparison Calculator
	Mortgage Professor - mortgage advice
	Mymoney.gov (Financial Literacy and Education Commission) - Web site dedicated to helping Americans understand more about their money
	Oregon Housing & Community Services - Homebuying brochures
	Oregon Real Estate Agency - Oversees education, examination, licensure and regulation of Oregon's RE professionals
	Reverse mortgage information - AARP site
	Your Credit Scores - a brochure explaining credit scores and how to obtain them

Schedule a consumer presentation