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Explore savings on mortgage payments with our Buydown Calculator. It shows cash needed for reduced payments in WA, CA, OR, ID, and CO. Easy to use, it offers clear insights for homebuyers. Simply input your numbers and choose options to understand potential savings and upfront costs.

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If your instant rate quote isn’t what you expected, we can provide counsel on how to potentially transform your quote into something more acceptable. Sammamish Mortgage is a family-owned mortgage company with over 30 years of experience in the industry. We proudly serve customers in the Pacific Northwest region. We serve WA, ID, OR, CO and CA. If you’re looking to buy a home in one of these states, we can help!

Our Reviews

Eti Shechtman
December 2, 2024
Sammamish Mortgage provide exceptional service! The team is fast, proactive, and attentive to every detail, making the entire mortgage process smooth and stress-free. Their friendly and knowledgeable approach made us feel supported at every step.
Mike Tucker
December 2, 2024
Shelly and her team went above and beyond to help us close on our house within a very tight timeline. I thought their rates were too good to be true, but they indeed made it happen without any surprise fees along the way. Highly Recommended!
Ankita Pal
November 29, 2024
We truly appreciate the seamless experience provided by the Sammamish Mortgage team. We were nervous first home buyers. The patience that Ryan and Jana showed in addressing our queries and ensuring we understood each step was invaluable. It made the entire process much smoother and more reassuring for us. We will certainly recommend Sammamish Mortgage to friends and family who might benefit from your expertise.
Austen Stone
November 26, 2024
Working with Ryan and team was a pleasure - I only knew a small amount about the refinance process and the factors involved and the entire team was very patient with my questions! I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a mortgage
Vlad Krupin
November 25, 2024
Prompt, diligent. Our experience was smooth and without hiccups. And - importantly - the rates are hard, if not impossible to beat.
Nick Koveshnikov
November 18, 2024
Very professional and easy to work with company. We refinanced my mother's house with Sammamish Mortgage and they were very clear about the process, helpful in guiding our family through the process, and focused on making the process easy and convenient for us at every step. Have already been highly recommending SM to my friends and coworkers.
Kevin Steckbauer
November 10, 2024
I submitted my application to Sammamish after getting what felt like poor service from my original lender, at exactly three weeks until closing. I had heard of them through friends locally, and was not getting a good feeling as things moved along with the original lender, so I started with the application as a feeler. I called in a couple hours after submitting the application, and Ryan Shane had already looked over my application. I spoke with him about the closing date and how my information looked for closing within the timeline, and he was very confident and reassuring. I felt very good about switching to Sammamish after speaking with Ryan, and so I committed to doing so. Everything with them from then on was extremely smooth and well communicated, with no issues whatsoever, and now Im happily in the home. The combination of clarity and smoothness with Sammamish, along with the quickness, was exactly what I needed.

FAQ

How can Sammamish Mortgage offer such low rates and fees?

Since 1992 Sammamish Mortgage has offered excellent service at very competitive rates and fees. Over this time, our proven track record and quality loans have helped us build exceptional relationships with the lenders that provide you with home loans. These relationships have been built on trust, integrity, and most of all, exceptional business practices. Our long standing business partnerships allow us the ability to offer unrivaled pricing on home mortgages. This pricing, in addition to utilizing top of the line technology and low overhead, enables us to pass the savings on to you, our clients.

We do not have a large team of loan officers that require us to pay out large commissions. Instead we have a small team of highly experienced and trained professionals to handle your home loans.

When you show no points, does that also mean no origination fees and/or mortgage broker fees?

Yes. At Sammamish Mortgage you will find that anytime we offer or advertise no points, it assumes no origination fees. Many banks, credit unions and mortgage companies will advertise and offer no point loans on their website only to disclose later in the loan process or in fine print that there is a minimum 1% origination fee added to the loan. We feel that this is a deceptive practice and although it is legal, we feel strongly that it should not be allowed.

Do you guarantee your closing costs?

Yes. At the time of your pre-approval, we can guarantee all lender and 3rd party costs associated with your loan. Your costs may change if there is a valid change in circumstance such as a lower than expected appraised value, or if you decide to change your loan amount as your loan to value is a key factor in pricing your loan. Your loan specialist can go over all the different scenarios with you if you are unsure of your value on a refinance. We rarely have issues with the value on a purchase.

Who would benefit from choosing a loan with no points vs. paying points and/or origination fees?

Choosing a loan with 0 points/origination fees generally benefits the borrower for the first 4 to 7 years of the loan. This is because you exchange lower up front closing costs for a slightly higher interest rate and monthly payment. This is a great option for people that do not have excess liquid cash or emergency funds and people that are not sure how long they are planning on keeping the loan. Since most people either refinance or sell their home every 3 to 5 years, this plan can be of great value. When determining whether a no point, no origination fee and/or no mortgage broker fee loan would work for you, you have to carefully consider the following:

• How long you plan on staying in the property?

• Do you think that you might refinance in the near future?

• Do you have enough emergency funds saved to warrant paying higher up front costs?

If you are uncertain as to which is best for you, one of our loan specialists can assist you in making the decision that best suits your needs.

What are the main factors that can affect my interest rate?

There are several key points that can affect your rate. Below is a detailed breakdown of some attributing factors that may apply:

• Credit Score: Your credit score is one of the most important factors that will determine your rate.
• Loan to Value: Your down payment in a purchase transaction or your equity in a refinance transaction also plays a key role in determining your rate. The lower your loan to value (LTV), the better your rate may be.
• Rate/term refinance vs. Cash out refinance: A rate/term refinance has a loan amount that is just enough to repay the balance of your existing mortgage. You may include all third party fees, taxes, insurance and interest into the loan amount. A cash-out refinance, on the other hand, has a loan amount that exceeds your current mortgage balance.
• Purchase vs. Refinance: There are times when lenders offer purchase specials, which allow us to offer even lower rates than we already do.
• Property type: Often times there can be pricing adjustments for condos and multi-family properties.
• Escrow Reserve: Paying your property taxes and homeowners insurance on your own rather than having them included in your house payment may cost you an additional fee. Most lenders charge a onetime fee for the impound waiver.

• Loan amount: Your loan amount can affect your pricing. If you have a large loan amount (over $417,000) there will be pricing adjustments. If your loan amount is low, there can also be pricing adjustments generally starting at $165,000 and lower.

• Subordinate financing: Having a second mortgage or Home Equity Line of Credit tied to the property can impact the terms of the first mortgage even if no money is owed on the equity line. The line is still considered a lien against your property and impacts your Combined Loan to Value.

What can cause my loan to be considered a cash-out refinance?

The obvious trigger for a cash-out refinance is borrowing more than your existing loan balance; however, consolidating debt that was not obtained as part of the original purchase is also considered a cash-out refinance. This includes second mortgages or Home Equity Line of Credits opened after you purchased the property.

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