Welcome to this week’s edition of The Mortgage Porter Weekly, where I break down what’s happening in the mortgage and housing markets and what it means for homebuyers, homeowners, and real estate professionals.
Mortgage Rates, FOMC Preview, 2026 VA Loan Limits & Homebuyer Workshop Reminder
December 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
2026 VA Loan Limits for Washington State Veterans
December 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
VA Loan Limits for 2026 for Washington State
VA Loans technically don’t have a “loan limit” the same way that a conforming or FHA loan does. Veterans, who have earned the benefit of having a VA loan are eligible for a zero or low-down payment mortgage. The calculation is based on 2026 conforming-loan limits and the veteran’s entitlement status. [Read more…]
Mortgage Market Update for the Week of October 7, 2024
October 7, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Where are mortgage rates following the stronger than expected Jobs Report last Friday? Check out my latest video to learn more about mortgage interest rates and I have a spotlight on VA Loans.
2023 VA Funding Fees
February 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The funding fee for VA mortgages for 2023 have been announced. Great news – the fees for 2023 have been reduced from 2022!
The VA Funding Fee is a one-time charge often added to the loan amount and financed over the term of the mortgage. VA mortgages do not have monthly mortgage insurance premiums (unlike FHA mortgages).
Here are the VA Funding Fees for 2023: [Read more…]
2021 VA Loan Limit for Washington State
February 2, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Veterans who have their full entitlement, do not have a loan limit. Mortgage Master Service Corporation works with investors who will lend up to $2,000,000 for VA loans with no down payment required.
If a Veteran has remaining entitlement (not full entitlement) the the loan amounts are based on conforming loan limits in the county the home is located in. Here are the conforming loan limits for single family dwellings for 2021: [Read more…]
