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Hi, I am Ron Smith, a mortgage professional with 36 years of experience helping families achieve homeownership. I've served as a loan officer, branch manager, underwriter, processor, certified homebuyer education instructor, and military/veteran housing trainer.Read more

Welcome to My Webpage

Hi, I am Ron Smith, a mortgage professional with 36 years of experience helping families achieve homeownership. I've served as a loan officer, branch manager, underwriter, processor, certified homebuyer education instructor, and military/veteran housing trainer. I am an affiliate with Homes for Heros and a proud member of Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP).

Why Homebuyers in Texas & Oregon Choose Me

I specialize in supporting:

- First-time homebuyers

- Military and veteran families (VA Loans)

- Hero buyers: teachers, first responders, medical professionals

- Relocating buyers between Texas and Oregon

- Low-to-moderate income buyers using down payment assistance

36-Year Track Record

- Recognized as a top producer for LMI programs

- Awarded by the Governor of Oregon as top originator for the Oregon First-Time Buyer Program

- Trusted by realtors and families for decades

Empowerment Through Education

For over 30 years, I’ve taught Homebuyer Education Courses through HUD-approved counseling centers. I guide clients step-by-step through the mortgage process to ensure confidence and clarity.

Loan Specialties

Texas:

- VA, FHA, USDA, Conventional

- Down payment assistance

- Renovation Loans (203k)

- New construction financing

Oregon:

- Oregon Bond / First-Time Buyer Programs

- DPA programs

- FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional

- Renovation Loans

When I’m Not Working My Hobbies Are:

I enjoy time with family, brewery visits, fly fishing, and reading Zane Grey and Louis L’Amour.

Next Steps

Licensed in Texas and Oregon. Let’s discuss your homebuying goals.

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Causes and Memberships

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Testimonials

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is very compassionate and patient and helps me to understand the technology. I need to get documents and such to him and he always gets a job done for me so I can have a happy home.
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Catherine

Mar 24, 2026

Madras, OR

I cannot recommend Ron Smith enough. Ron kept me updated at every milestone, ensuring a smooth, on-time closing with zero issues. He went above and beyond to help my clients and myself with items that weren’t expected or required on his part. Ron really emphasize and demonstrates the true meaning of team work!
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Candance

Mar 13, 2026

Redmond, OR

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Office Hours

Monday - Friday

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NMLS ID #482199

I am authorized to do business in the states of Oregon and Texas. OR ML-176;

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