Fall Update from Steve
Dear Friends,
Over the past year, many of our past clients have contacted us and one of their first comments is that they are glad to know we are still in business. It is no secret that the mortgage business has had a rough ride, but with your help 2009 has been our best year ever! Your trust and referrals have made that possible and words cannot express the gratitude we have for your support.
Twitter and Facebook
We are now on Twitter and Facebook and we would like to connect with you there too! On Twitter, find us under “steveknox” and on Facebook, our fan page is Columbia Funding Mortgage.
Referral Network
You have referred us to others, so we would like to refer you. We are excited to announce that we are building a Professional Referral Network for our website. We hope to have the Referral Network page up by January 1. If you are an owner of a business and would like us to include you in the network, please contact our Marketing Manager, Arin Megenity at 425.341.2222 ext. 105 or via e-mail at arin@cfundingmortgage.com.
Run of the Mill Charity Event
As many of you know, CFM sponsors and organizes (with the help of many, many volunteers) the annual Mill Creek Run of the Mill 5K. We are happy to report that the 2009 run raised $43,000! 100% of the race entry fees ($38,058.75) were donated to the “Linda Baltzell Cancer Patient Assistance Fund” at Providence Regional Cancer Partnership in Everett, WA. The remainder of the money raised was donated to a number of local charities and organizations, including the Jackson High School Track and Cross Country Booster Club. For more information on the run, see the website at www.mcrunofthemill.com.
Did you know?
Many people are unaware that there are temporary loan programs available that allow a homeowner to refinance up to 125% loan to value. This means that if you currently owe more than your home is worth, you can refinance to a lower rate and save hundreds of dollars each month. Rates have remained near or below 5% for months now, and it is our opinion that these low rates will continue through 2009 and start moving upward in early 2010, so please act now to see if we can help you improve your mortgage.
With Columbia Funding Mortgage, you can feel confident that you are working with highly skilled mortgage professionals that will consult with you and give you the information you need to make an informed mortgage decision.