Homeowners in Oregon hold high-risk mortgage loans at a higher rate than those in most other states, potentially putting them -- and the state economy -- at greater risk of financial peril.

100 Percent Mortgage Financing Still Available in Washington and Oregon (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Troubles in the U.S. mortgage industry nationwide have caused many lenders to tighten their policies and curtail many of the creative financing programs so popular among homebuyers during the recent housing boom.