Ryan Champion, CMA, CREV

Certified Mortgage Advisor

Certified Reverse Mortgage Specialist

NMLS: 2294595

970-403-5677

rchampion@barrettfinancial.com

Ryan Champion Certified Mortgage Advisor

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How to Buy a Small Rental Property with an FHA Loan

How to Buy a Small Rental Property with an FHA Loan

FHA loans can open the door to homeownership and rental income—but the terminology trips up a lot of buyers. The biggest misconception? Not all “multifamily” properties are treated the same. Understanding FHA Multifamily Loans In FHA ter

May 21, 2026 | Purchasing a Home

How Adjustable-Rate Loans Work and When They Make Sense

How Adjustable-Rate Loans Work and When They Make Sense

Adjustable-rate mortgages don’t have to feel unpredictable. At their core, they’re simply loans with two phases: a fixed-rate period followed by periodic adjustments based on market conditions. Understanding how those pieces fit together can

May 19, 2026 | Purchasing a Home

FHA Property Requirements: What Durango Homebuyers Need to Know About FHA Financing

FHA Property Requirements: What Durango Homebuyers Need to Know About FHA Financing

If you're buying a home in Durango, Bayfield, Farmington, or anywhere in Southwest Colorado with an FHA loan, the property itself has to clear an extra hurdle before your loan can be approved. FHA loans require homes to meet specific minimum standards for

May 14, 2026 | Purchasing a Home

Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You? A Guide for Durango Homeowners

Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You? A Guide for Durango Homeowners

If you own a home in Durango, Bayfield, Pagosa Springs, or anywhere across Southwest Colorado, there's a good chance your home has built significant equity over the years. For homeowners 62 and older, that equity can be a powerful retirement resource. A r

May 14, 2026 | Reverse Mortgage

8 Smart Questions to Ask Before Refinancing Your Mortgage

8 Smart Questions to Ask Before Refinancing Your Mortgage

Refinancing your mortgage can be a powerful financial move, but only if you understand the full picture before signing on the dotted line. With interest rates and loan options constantly changing, asking the right questions is essential to making a smart

May 12, 2026 | Refinancing a Home

Do You Really Need 20% Down to Buy a Home?

Do You Really Need 20% Down to Buy a Home?

One of the most common misconceptions about buying a home is that you need a 20% down payment to qualify for a mortgage. While putting 20% down can offer certain advantages, it is no longer the standard requirement for most homebuyers. Today’s mortg

May 07, 2026 | Purchasing a Home