Home lending tailored to your individual needs

Amy O'Brien
MLO# 85346

Kirsten Smith
MLO# 150057
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, exploring the outdoors, and finding new ways to balance professional success with personal well-being. Her deep knowledge of lending and genuine care for the people she serves have made her a trusted partner in her community and a valued colleague within the mortgage industry.
We’ve worked with Amy on a number of transactions (purchases and refinances) dating back to 2003, and frankly, her industry knowledge, attention to detail, and responsiveness is second to none. I’m the type of person who likes to understand all the details, and sensing this, Amy proactively provides answers to questions before I even think to ask them. During my time working with Amy, I’ve worked with two real estate agents, and both commented to me just how amazing Amy is to work with. As long as Amy is in this industry, I wouldn’t even consider partnering with anyone else. I have, and will continue to, point everyone I know to Amy for their mortgage services.
Lake Stevens, WA
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To Escrow or Not to Escrow – That is the Question
Escrow Impounds (aka Reserves) is the industry term for having the lender collect and house the money to pay your property taxes and homeowner’s insurance when due. The Escrow Impounds account is set up when you start your loan with a certain number of months of...
There is Money to be $aved by paying more to principal!
Paying down a thirty-year loan can seem a bit daunting. It is really the interest that we all want to reduce as much as possible. Have you ever wondered how much of a dent you can make by paying a little more every month? Let’s take a look. By paying an additional $25...
What were the historical low and high rates?
The lowest mortgage interest rate was in late 2012, average interest rates for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit 3.31%. Rates for 15-year loans sank below 3%. (Clearly, our recent rates are still quite low, historically speaking.) The highest mortgage interest rate...
Mortgage Lending Vocabulary
So many acronyms, so little time. There is a lot of benefit to understanding what financial products are and how they work to help you buy a home.
The Loan Process Stages & Steps – Home Refinance
Each Step and Stage takes time. The timing varies depending on the volume flowing through the industry and with each lender and escrow agent during the time of your loan. We will do everything we can to work with the various parties along the way to assure a smooth...
The Loan Process Stages & Steps – Home Purchase
Each Step and Stage takes time. The timing varies depending on the volume flowing through the industry and with each lender and escrow agent during the time of your loan. We will do everything we can to work with the various parties along the way to assure a smooth...
Refinance – Documentation Needed
A list of information needed to begin the pre-approval process for a home refinance.
The Documentation Needed for a Purchase Pre-Approval
A list of information needed to begin the pre-approval process for a new purchase.







