Tools & Partners

Resources.

Tools, partners, and programs Phuong Ha recommends to homebuyers, first-time owners, and aspiring loan officers across Oregon.

MLO Licensing

Exam Prep

Resources for aspiring Mortgage Loan Officers preparing for the NMLS SAFE Act exam in Oregon.


Oregon Programs

Homebuyer Programs

State and federal programs that help Oregon homebuyers access affordable financing, down payment assistance, and educational tools.

State Program

Oregon Flex Lending (FirstHome & NextStep)

Below-market interest rate mortgages from Oregon Housing and Community Services, paired with down payment assistance. Replaces the retiring Oregon Bond Residential Loan Program.

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State Program

Oregon Down Payment Assistance

Grant and deferred loan programs through OHCS to help Oregon buyers cover down payment and closing costs. Income and purchase price limits apply by county.

Visit OHCS
Federal

CFPB Homebuyer Tools

Free tools and plain-English guides from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — covering mortgages, closing costs, rate shopping, and your rights as a homebuyer.

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Licensing & Oversight

Regulatory Links

Official resources for verifying mortgage professionals, understanding Oregon licensing requirements, and accessing federal housing programs.

Verify

NMLS Consumer Access

The official national registry to verify any mortgage professional's license, credentials, and disciplinary history. Always verify before you work with an MLO.

NMLSConsumerAccess.org
Oregon

Oregon Division of Financial Regulation

Oregon's mortgage licensing authority. Oversees MLO licensing, consumer complaints, and regulatory compliance for mortgage professionals operating in Oregon.

dfr.oregon.gov
Federal

HUD — U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development

Federal agency overseeing FHA loans, fair housing law, homebuyer education, and housing assistance programs nationwide. An essential reference for any homebuyer.

hud.gov

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Phuong's Top 3 Realtors

Phuong Ha is finalizing a short list of hand-picked Oregon agents — personally vetted and selected for their track record with first-time buyers and loan-sensitive transactions.

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Phuong's Referral Network — Coming Soon

Phuong personally refers clients to a small circle of trusted, Oregon-based real estate agents — chosen for their responsiveness and their experience guiding first-time and down-payment-assistance buyers to the closing table. The full list is being finalized. Working with an agent already? Phuong is happy to coordinate directly.

First-Time Buyers DPA Transactions Portland Metro Oregon City & Clackamas
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Preferred Vendors

In Progress

Preferred Vendors — Coming Soon

Phuong Ha is curating a vetted network of Oregon title companies, real estate attorneys, home inspectors, and credit specialists. Check back soon — or reach out if you'd like to be considered.

Title Companies Real Estate Attorneys Home Inspectors Credit Specialists Escrow Services
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