Stephen R. Bowdon - Loan Officer

If you're buying in the Portland area, you absolutely need to be talking to Stephen about your financing. Not only is he top-drawer when it comes to getting your loan to close, he treats you like a customer even after your loan has been sold to another entity - all lenders will sell your loan, and almost none will give you a hand after that point. Stephen and his team at Academy are different. Our realtor recommended Stephen to my wife and I. His rates were competitive, and he was able to help us identify creative options we weren't aware of to finance our home that allowed us to conserve tens of thousands of dollars in cash. The Academy team did a great job of giving us clarity about what information they needed from us, and didn't ask us for multiple duplicate documents that other lende

Stephen is the very best. I love working with him - great customer service and amazing knowledge of all things mortgage! I have personally closed 5 loans with Stephen and every time the communication, knowledge and expertise is 5 stars. I can always rely on him for honest opinions and quick communication.

Stephen Bowdon and team were top notch during our home buying process. As first time buyers, we wanted someone who could execute quickly without sacrificing detail-orientation given the enormity and complexity of a home purchase. It was our first house, and we were beyond pleased with how expertly and quickly Stephen and his team (Hannah Moore, Baylee Badley) were able to answer every question we had - from conversations about how rates were changing and the best approach for us, to how to declare certain assets or handle them - they were wonderful. From start to finish, they made us feel comfortable with the process and when we requested white-glove service, Stephen would always join our calls to clarify information or how the latest NYT article I read applied (or didn't) to us. The fi