
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 Justin, It's hard to know if it's "normal" without having all the details about your transaction. When did your…
On Steps in the Mortgage Process
Hi Earlene, If you're referring to an FHA 203k rehab loan, it doesn't take you - the borrower - any…
On Having a Hard Time Finding the “Perfect” Home in Seattle? Consider an FHA 203k Rehab Loan!
Laura, it sounds like the second mortgage is still "of record" and it needs to be reconveyed. The only suggestion…
On Refinancing when you have an existing Second Mortgage or HELOC
Anthony, I'm happy to help you with an FHA mortgage. We no longer have the grant program, however we do…
On National Home Buyers Fund Down Payment Assistance now available!
Sonja, typically the escrow company is designated on the purchase and sales agreement (at least in the greater Seattle area).…
On Steps in the Mortgage Process
Hi Sonja, A preapproval doesn't mean a lot if your loan officer or lender aren't top notch. Sometimes a preapproval…
On Steps in the Mortgage Process
Hi Scott, the lender requires that the loan be treated as if you were going to occupy it or have…
On The Family Opportunity Mortgage Refinance
Hi Tia, your lender will most likely add the payments that you're making to the IRS to your debt-to-income (dti)…
On Steps in the Mortgage Process
Probably not. One issue is going to find other like properties that have recently sold and closed with two properties…
On Buying a 2-4 Unit Home using an FHA Mortgage
JP, I would think that you should be able to buy the other home as a second home or primary…
On Is it a Primary Residence, a Second Home or Investment Property?