Free Homebuyer Resources

Downloadable Tools and Worksheets

Practical, printable templates designed specifically for Oregon residents. Prepare your documents, calculate realistic loan limits, and plan your mortgage budget before you apply.

PDF Worksheet1.4 MB

Oregon Household Budget & Savings Planner

A structured cash flow template to track income, monthly debt obligations, and down payment savings goals.

What’s Included:

  • Pre-formatted Oregon utility & tax line items
  • Debt-to-income (DTI) ratio self-estimator
  • Monthly emergency reserve calculation worksheet
Updated 20264 Pages
PDF Worksheet1.8 MB

Mortgage Affordability & Max Purchase Calculator

Formulas and step-by-step guidance to estimate your realistic home purchase budget across FHA, VA, and USDA loans.

What’s Included:

  • Front-end and back-end qualifying ratios
  • County-specific loan limit comparison tables
  • PITI payment estimation worksheet with Oregon property tax rates
Updated 20266 Pages
PDF Checklist920 KB

First-Time Homebuyer Document Master Checklist

The complete verification documentation binder checklist required by Oregon mortgage lenders and state housing programs.

What’s Included:

  • W-2, tax return, and self-employment asset requirements
  • Gift fund letter and down payment verification logs
  • State down payment assistance grant prerequisite checklist
Updated 20263 Pages
PDF Toolkit2.1 MB

Credit Score Improvement & Dispute Guide

Actionable plan to resolve reporting errors, lower credit utilization, and reach prime government loan benchmark tiers.

What’s Included:

  • 60-day rapid credit repair milestones and schedule
  • Sample dispute letter templates for major reporting bureaus
  • Minimum FICO thresholds for FHA, USDA, and VA programs
Updated 20268 Pages
PDF Worksheet1.1 MB

Closing Cost & Cash-to-Close Breakdown Sheet

Itemized estimation sheet for title fees, Oregon transfer taxes, loan origination fees, and prepaid escrow reserves.

What’s Included:

  • Breakdown of typical lender and third-party closing costs
  • Seller concession limits by government loan type
  • Prepaid insurance and tax escrow reserve estimator
Updated 20264 Pages
PDF Form850 KB

Oregon HUD Counseling Session Preparation Form

Intake worksheet to organize your questions, financial snapshots, and program preferences before meeting a certified counselor.

What’s Included:

  • Questionnaire for state and local down payment grant eligibility
  • Loan program preference comparison sheet
  • Counselor verification sign-off and certificate tracker
Updated 20262 Pages
Personalized Assistance

Need Help Reviewing Your Numbers?

Certified Oregon loan counselors are available to review your completed worksheets, explain specific program guidelines, and verify your eligibility at zero cost.

Reviewed by Alexi Stanley, Licensed Mortgage Specialist — NMLS #2528524 | Geneva Financial LLC

Educational Insights & Updates

Oregon Housing Guidance & Program News

Stay informed on loan limit adjustments, state-funded down payment grants, and practical homeownership strategies curated for Oregon families.

All publications are verified in accordance with Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) guidelines.