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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

Zac
February 14, 2025
We financed our first home purchase with Sammamish 10 years ago and had a positive experience, so we reached out to them again when we were ready to move and make another purchase. We worked with the same loan officer as before (Trevor) and he was able to tailor the loan details to our specific needs while significantly beating rates from competitors. Communication and service were excellent throughout the process and we felt like we were working with a friendly local lender while getting better rates than the faceless online powerhouses. We have no plans to move again anytime soon, but if we do, we'll be working with Sammamish for our next mortgage.
Ankita Gulati
February 11, 2025
We had a really positive experience with Sammamish Mortgage. The whole process was really smooth and on time. Thank you for the seamless transaction. We really appreciate it.
Jessica W
February 10, 2025
I was recommended to approach Sammamish Mortgage by a very knowledgeable friend when purchasing my first home and didn't even bother finding a second lender for a quote. Ryan Shane and his team were outstanding - prompt replies, clear explanations on everything, and easy to get a hold of by phone when needed. I went through his team again for re-financing and same excellent experience. I recommend this team to everyone buying a home.
David Liao
February 1, 2025
first time homebuying, their team was super fast at closing, patient with questions, and friendly!
Amy Leder
January 24, 2025
Great. Good communication, good rates and costs, couldnt recommend more. Even responded to a call on the weekend from the selling agent to prevent them from stalling on our offer further. Overall I was very happy, and they walked us through any questions during the whole process, made buying our first home a straightforward process.
Nicole Conde
January 16, 2025
Cant say enough great things about Sammamish Mortgage. Their rates are extremely fair and transparent. We worked with Sandra and Barb who were both excellent and helped get us out of an unexpected situation with another lender! We applied for a loan on a Saturday and Sandra got back to us the next day to get the process started even though it was the weekend. They both helped us close extremely quickly and were always readily available/responsive to us. We highly recommend Sammamish mortgage!
Gregor Uvila
January 15, 2025
It was very streamlined and the communication from the team was excellent. All questions were answered in a timely manner. Thank you

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. 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 there are no additional charges like origination or broker fees?

Yes. At Sammamish Mortgage, when we advertise no points, it also means there are no hidden charges like origination fees. Many banks, credit unions, and mortgage companies may promote no-point loans, only to reveal later in the process or in the fine print that a minimum 1% fee is added to the loan. While this practice is legal, we believe it is misleading and does not align with transparent lending standards.

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, 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 right for you, one of our loan specialists can assist you in making the decision that 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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