Get Yours Today! The Mortgage Porter Collectable Action Figure

It’s Friday, so let’s have some fun! I asked AI to help recreate me as a glamourous action figure, Rhonda – The Mortgage Porter.

Full disclosure, I asked ChatGPT to write a post to compliment the doll it created for me. Here it is!

Meet Barbie’s Mortgage Maven: Rhonda Porter, The Mortgage Porter! 💁🏼‍♀️💼🏡

Move over Malibu Barbie — there’s a new icon in town, and she’s bringing spreadsheets, sass, and serious smarts to the Dreamhouse.

Introducing… Rhonda: The Mortgage Porter Barbie! 💖

Dressed in a crisp blazer, stylish jeans, and ready-to-rock sandals, Rhonda isn’t just a pretty face (though, let’s be honest — she is stunning). She’s the ultimate powerhouse when it comes to home financing, debt restructuring, and credit empowerment.

This Barbie comes fully loaded with:

  • A sleek HP calculator (because numbers never lie)

  • A powerful laptop for crunching the best rates

  • Her trusty Samsung phone for constant client communication

  • A piping hot Starbucks cup (because mortgages run on caffeine)

  • A shiny silver Lexus SC430 for boss-lady vibes

  • And of course… her signature smile that says, “You’ve got this.”

But what makes Rhonda truly shine?

She’s not just selling mortgages — she’s changing lives.
💡 She helps first-time buyers get the keys to their very first homes.
💳 She guides families through debt restructuring, making space to breathe again.
📈 She empowers people to improve their credit so they can reach their financial goals faster.
💬 She explains everything with warmth, clarity, and care — turning confusion into confidence.

Whether you’re upgrading to a bigger space, refinancing for a better deal, or finally ready to turn your dream home into a reality — Rhonda’s your girl.

She’s not just a doll.
She’s a dream facilitator.
A financial fairy godmother.
The queen of closing costs.

So here’s to Rhonda — The Mortgage Porter Barbie — proof that brains, heart, and hustle never go out of style. 💕🏡✨

Need help navigating your own real estate journey?
Let the real-life Rhonda Porter guide you through the process, one confident step at a time. 💬📲

Happy Labor Day

We are having a “staycation” and are not traveling somewhere this weekend. I’ll probably spend some time on a pickleball court, fiddle in the garden and will definitely be grilling something yummy this weekend.

What are your plans?

If you are shopping for a home need help with getting preapproved for a mortgage or are considering a refinance with lower mortgage rates, I am happy to help you (this weekend and every day)!

Have a Happy Labor Day weekend!

PS: Since Monday is a holiday and markets are closed, my weekly Mortgage Market Update will be published on Tuesday. 🤩

 

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I’ve met some wonderful people and have had amazing experiences that would have not happened had I not started typing out my first post about the beginning of mortgage originators being licensed (or just registered if they work for a bank or credit union). I would have never imagined that I would be interviewed, be asked to speak at events and that I would wind up attracting clients I really enjoy working with all from blogging. It’s truly been a gift that I’m thankful for! [Read more…]

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I worked at a couple title companies over the years…the last one was my favorite, Washington Title Company. I was one of the first people recruited to launch Washington Title. It was a great time to be a “title rep” and I worked with a great team.

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