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Lumen Mortgage is a modern mortgage lender combining smart technology and expert advice for brilliant results.

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17-day avg. clear-to-close
OR & CA Licensed

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30-Year Fixed

6.36%

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15-Year Fixed

5.71%

National average

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About Us

Transparent. Innovative. Efficient.

Lumen Mortgage is a modern mortgage lender combining smart technology and expert advice for brilliant results.

Our mission is to present clear, transparent loan options, ensuring each customer is informed and confident about the mortgage they choose.

We offer financing for residential, multifamily, agricultural, and commercial real estate — serving Oregon and California for personal property and 40 states nationwide for commercial and investment lending.

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NMLS #1498678 — licensed in Oregon and California. Expert guidance backed by years of experience and five-star reviews.

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Our streamlined process averages clear-to-close in just 17 days — so you never lose your dream home.

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"From the day we put our offer in to the day we had the keys in our hands, the process lasted just two weeks and one day. David's knowledge, enthusiasm, and genuine dedication made buying our first home both fun and empowering. We can't imagine what life would be like had we not reached out!"

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Nick & Bay Nigro

Google Review · First-Time Home Purchase

"David helped us refinance our previous home and guided us through purchasing our new one with such grace and expertise. From start to finish, he made the entire process feel effortless and filled us with confidence. If you're looking for someone who truly goes above and beyond, he is your person."

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Saam & Sally Taleban

Google Review · Refinance & Purchase

"Kudos to David and Uri for making the loan process so easy and smooth. They had great communication — personable, professional, fast, and responsive. The process from start to finish was easy and understandable."

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Hilary Lindsey

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Assumable FHA & VA Loans: A Buyer’s Guide to Inheriting a 3% Mortgage in Today’s 6% Market — Portland and San Francisco Scenarios
Residential

May 15, 2026 · 13 min read

Assumable FHA & VA Loans: A Buyer’s Guide to Inheriting a 3% Mortgage in Today’s 6% Market — Portland and San Francisco Scenarios

Government loans (FHA and VA) are assumable. With current rates near 6%, a buyer who can step into a 3.75% FHA loan or a 4.00% VA jumbo loan from 2022–2023 captures hundreds of thousands of dollars in lifetime savings — but only if they understand the cash-to-close math, minimum-payment rules, and resale implications. Real Portland and San Francisco walkthroughs.

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DSCR Loans for LLCs in Oregon: Why Entity Vesting Wins — and Why You Should Avoid Vesting Changes Before a Conventional Refinance
Investment

May 14, 2026 · 11 min read

DSCR Loans for LLCs in Oregon: Why Entity Vesting Wins — and Why You Should Avoid Vesting Changes Before a Conventional Refinance

Oregon investors increasingly want to hold rentals inside an LLC for liability and estate planning. DSCR loans allow that natively; conventional loans punish vesting changes. Here's the practical playbook for choosing the right vesting at acquisition — and avoiding the trap of moving title into an LLC mid-loan.

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How IRA Loans Helped Two Oregon Borrowers Qualify When Tax Returns Couldn't
Self-Employed

April 27, 2026 · 9 min read

How IRA Loans Helped Two Oregon Borrowers Qualify When Tax Returns Couldn't

An IRA loan uses your retirement balance — divided by 36 months — as qualifying income. No distributions required, no age restrictions. Here are two real Oregon scenarios where this program closed the gap: a newly retired Tigard couple buying without triggering taxable distributions, and a recently self-employed Oregon City borrower qualifying without two years of returns.

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Lending Footprint

Where We Lend

Oregon and California — our primary markets — where we lend on all property and occupancy types. In most other states, we originate investment property loans on residential, multifamily, agricultural, and commercial properties.

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