Featuring national and local media appearances, professional awards, interviews, and industry recognition for Rhonda Porter, NMLS 121324.
For more than 25 years, Rhonda Porter has been recognized as one of the most influential and connected mortgage professionals in the country. Her insights have appeared in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, NPR, MSN, Bankrate, CNBC, and dozens of respected real estate and financial publications.
She has been invited to speak at national mortgage summits, university real estate programs, and industry conferences, and has received numerous awards for excellence, influence, and consumer education.
This page highlights a selection of press mentions, interviews, speaking engagements, and honors.
Major National Media Coverage
US NEWS – “Should You Avoid PMI with Less than 20% Down?”
Rhonda was interviewed for her opinion on private mortgage insurance and if it’s worth the additional expense.
The New York Times — “The Affluent, Too, Couldn’t Resist Adjustable Rates”
Rhonda contributed expert commentary on mortgage trends among high-income borrowers.
Wall Street Journal / MarketWatch
- “Lenders Want to Know Everything”
- “Mortgage Fees on the Rise Again”
Quoted as a mortgage industry expert on evolving lending standards and fees.
Associated Press & Seattle PI — “Rates for 30-Year Near Record Low”
Commentary on rate volatility and borrower behavior.
Associated Press — “House OK’s Plan for Higher Gov’t Mortgage Fees”
Insights into policy changes impacting loan costs.
NPR — “Home Loan Blues: Refinancing Isn’t So Easy”
Rhonda provided borrower-focused guidance on the challenges of refinancing.
CNBC — “Making Your Way Through the Mortgage Market”
Interviewed on navigating complex loan products and rate cycles.
MSN Real Estate — “Top 5 Things Homebuyers and Sellers Should Do Now”
Quoted for practical advice during shifting market conditions.
Yahoo! Homes — “The Perks and Pitfalls of Refinancing Your Home”
Featured expert on timing, costs, and strategies for refinancing.
Canada’s The Globe and Mail — “Obama Throws Lifeline to Homeowners”
Shared perspective on U.S. housing policy changes and homeowner impact.
Bankrate — Holden Lewis: “Why and What Now?”
Mortgage expert commentary on borrower decision-making.
Industry Publications & Professional Interviews
Scotsman Guide
- Q&A: How Social Media and Blogging Helped Her Mortgage Career
- “Is Social Media the Answer to the Marketing Question?”
Featured twice for her early leadership in mortgage blogging.
National Mortgage Professional Magazine
- The 25 Most Connected Mortgage Professionals (2010, 2011, 2012)
- “You Don’t Have to Be Kim Kardashian to Use Twitter”
- “FFIEC Guidance and the Great Social Media Debate”
Recognized for thought leadership in mortgage education and digital outreach.
Inman News
- Real Estate’s 50 Most Influential Online — 2009
- Market turmoil has homebuyers on edge
- Mortgages are not sexy party conversation
Multiple features for influence and market commentary.
Bloodhound Blog – The Unchained Seattle Lender
Article about how being transparent with consumers helps build trust and client relationships
Real Estate Blog Blazers (eBook) by Ricardo Bueno
Profiled as one of the pioneering voices in real estate blogging.
The American Genius – 15 Mortgage Professionals to Learn from on Twitter
Recommended as one of the mortgage professionals in the country to follow on social media.
5ive Questions with Rhonda Porter
Interviewed by Mike Mueller on the impact of her career with blogging about mortgages.
Speaking Engagements & Panels
Mortgage Tech Summit (2009, 2012, 2013)
Speaker in Scottsdale, Orange County, and Denver.
Northwest Real Estate Summit & Mortgage Expo
Panelist covering market trends and lending strategies.
USC Lusk Center for Real Estate (2012, 2010)
Panelist for mortgage origination instruction.
RE BlogWorld Convention & Expo (2009)
Panelist on real estate blogging and consumer education.
ActiveRain Seattle RainCamp (2009)
Panelist on building influence through real estate blogging.
Mortgage Girlfriends Mastermind Retreat (2009)
Guest speaker on mortgage operations and marketing.
Dave Savage’s “The Mortgage Coach”
Interviewed on mortgage strategies and digital communication.
Jeff Chasin: Learn From Rhonda Porter, Morgan Brown & Brian Brady
Featured guest in professional learning sessions.
Awards & Honors
WAMP (Washington Association of Mortgage Professionals)
- 2014 Outstanding Loan Originator — Business & Humanitarian Leadership Awards Gala
- 2014 Media/Marketing Professional & Media Company (The Mortgage Porter)
- 2013 Finalist — Media Professional; Nominee — Mortgage Professional
- 2012 Finalist — Outstanding Mortgage Originator
- 2011 Top Lender: Mortgage Master Service Corporation
- 2011 Finalist — Outstanding Mortgage Originator
- 2009 Jim Fitzgerald Distinguished Service Award
Recognition for leadership, service, and professional excellence.
Seattle Magazine — “Top 100 5-Star Mortgage Professional (2010)”
Recognized for exceptional client satisfaction.
Seattle Weekly — Best of Seattle 2009: Best Tweeting Mortgage Broker
Early industry recognition for digital communication.
Flat-Coated Retriever Specialty — 4th Place, Puppy Sweeps (2014)
A fun, personal recognition included for personality and relatability.
Real Estate Tomato – Sellsius Real Estate Top 12 Women Real Estate Bloggers
Cicerone’s Top 20 Bloggers 2007
Acknowledgment for early excellence in mortgage and real estate blogging.
Local & Regional Media Features
Seattle Times
Seattle PI
- Another hurdle for home buyers?
- Faulty appraisals may be adding to real estate woes
- More rush to refinance mortgage
- Debate over real estate goes online
ABC – KOMO 4 News Interview on MILA’s Closure & Subprime Mortgages
Seattle Metropolitan Magazine — “When Does It Make Sense to Refi?”
Sweet Digs Seattle
- The 4-1-1 on Mortgages in Today’s Market
- Is It Time to Refinance Your Home?
ELVISTRAVAGANZA! Bumbershoot Event
Local community feature held at the Seattle Center featuring artwork of Elvis Presley. Rhonda had a black velvet painting of Elvis displayed.
Additional Notable Mentions
- Featured in multiple Q&As, interviews, and podcast appearances
- Recognized repeatedly for social media leadership in the mortgage industry
- Contributor to educational mortgage content used across the industry
- Interviewed by KOMO-4 on MILA’s closure and subprime lending
- Highlighted by Blown Mortgage, Lucid Ninja, and Agent Genius
- Included in Top Women Real Estate Bloggers lists (multiple years)
Early Career Recognition
1997 Seattle King County Association of Realtors — Affiliate of the Year Finalist
Early professional acknowledgement for outstanding contributions.
Rhonda on a panel about blogging in real estate at RE Blog World
UPDATED: December 12, 2025
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