Chase has opened its first mortgage office in Bellingham.

The residential housing lender opened last month at 1616 Cornwall Ave., Suite 119. Christy Austin, hired to manage the office, has more than 20 years of mortgage industry experience. She can be reached at 650-1616.

Chase offers a variety of mortgage products through its Bellingham office, from the first-time homebuyer to jumbo mortgages and home equity loans. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.