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Freestone Mortgage Welcomes Real Estate Investor and Creative Mortgage Advisor Chris Watkins to Eugene Market
Nov 2026, EUGENE, OR – Freestone Mortgage is proud to announce that Chris Watkins has joined the team as a loan officer serving the Eugene and surrounding Southern Oregon markets. With a unique background as both a seasoned real estate investor and mortgage advisor, Watkins brings a rare combination of firsthand investment experience and creative client…
Read MoreFreestone Mortgage Welcomes Mortgage Industry Veteran Lisa Storaci to the Team
Oregon City, OR — 9-16-2025: Freestone Mortgage is proud to announce that Lisa Storaci, a seasoned loan officer with more than 30 years of experience, has joined the company. Lisa brings deep expertise across the banker, lender, correspondent, and broker arenas, and she has built her career on a strong foundation of ensuring excellence in her fiduciary duty.…
Read MoreUnderstanding Temporary Buydowns
If you’re shopping for a home right now, interest rates are probably top of mind. When rates rise, it can feel like your dream home slips just out of reach. But there are strategies designed to provide relief; one of the most effective is the Temporary Buydown, which allows buyers to purchase a home with a lower…
Read MoreFreestone Mortgage Welcomes Senior Mortgage Leader Travis Olson to the Team
Oregon City, OR – 7-18-2025: Freestone Mortgage is proud to announce the addition of Travis Olson to its leadership team. With over three decades of experience in the mortgage industry, Travis brings a powerful blend of financial expertise, collaborative leadership, and a deep commitment to client empowerment. Travis’s career began with inspiration close to home, growing up…
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