About Larry Melton
After 12 years in the mortgage industry Larry shifted his focus exclusively to working with seniors and the reverse mortgage product in 2011. He is a native Oregonian from The Dalles and attended the University of Portland on a baseball scholarship. After college he played 5 years professionally with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. He has lived in Tualatin for the past 26 years with his wife and 2 daughters.
Larry will tell you that working with seniors and the reverse mortgage product has been the most rewarding time in his 18 year mortgage career. Curious about Reverse Mortgage? Get in touch with Larry today.
Mortgage Education Center
The 20% Myth: Understanding Down Payments
Most would-be homeowners believe that it’s necessary to pay 20% up front as a down payment when you purchase a home. This would be a major hurdle to homeownership for most people, but the good news is that it isn’t always true. Learn more about the 20% myth so you can better plan to buy…
The Homebuying Process from Beginning to End
Buying a home is the most significant investment most of us will make in our lifetimes. Given this, it may not come as a surprise that the process involved with becoming a homeowner is much more complicated than the everyday purchases we make at the grocery store or even the car dealership. If you’ve never…
What Does a Rate Cut Mean for Mortgages? How to Interpret News Stories About Interest
The Federal Reserve often responds to major economic events by raising or lowering interest rates. While these moves have a big impact on the economy as a whole, they have a different impact on consumers than they do on financial institutions. Learn more about how to interpret interest-focused news stories with this guide. Financial News…