Rhonda Porter
Rhonda Porter is a Licensed Mortgage Originator MLO121324 living in the greater Seattle area. Rhonda began her career in 1986 in the title and escrow industry and joined Mortgage Master Service Corporation as a Loan Officer in 2000. She and her husband are new "parents" to a Flat Coated Retriever puppy. Rhonda enjoys cooking, wine, gardening and has recently started black velvet painting.
Hi Mitch, I would have your Loan Officer run your scenario by underwriting before paying for an appraisal. It ultimately…
On Is it a Primary Residence, a Second Home or Investment Property?
Tom, I agree with you... however, I really miss the relationship I had with my appraiser prior the the (over)regulations.…
On VA Appraisal Fees and Turn Times Increased
Hi Greg, I'm glad your refi is coming together! Thanks for reading my blog.
On Steps in the Mortgage Process when you are Refinancing a Home
Tom, I think what has happened to the appraisal industry is terrible...especially with the AMC's, which IMO seem useless. I…
On VA Appraisal Fees and Turn Times Increased
Misha, you should be able to purchase the home that you lived in for 6 months using any mortgage program.
On What is Delayed Financing?
Hi Paul, if your down payment loan is similar to what we offer with Home Advantage via the Washington State…
On Banks playing hardball with FHA Streamline Refi’s: ACT NOW!!
Theresa, property taxes change and adjust typically annually. In King County, we receive statements from the county with how much…
On How to Buy a Home with your Roommate
HI Tony, if you and your wife are going to live in the next home full time, then the next…
On Is it a Primary Residence, a Second Home or Investment Property?
Hi Vicky, the child would not have to refinance into a new mortgage.
On Family Opportunity Mortgage…now at Mortgage Master Service Corporation
Hi Catherine, I recommend getting preapproved. I can help you if the home is located in Washington State. You can…
On Washington State Down Payment Assistance Programs and Grants