
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 Deb, I'm not an attorney and cannot provide legal advice. I would think that if you did not know…
On Is it a Primary Residence, a Second Home or Investment Property?
I would ask your mortgage professional exactly what changed with the closing cost. It seems like a new GFE probably…
On Changed Circumstance: When a Good Faith Estimate CAN be Re-Issued
alp, I don't work on the servicing end (I originate mortgages) so I don't have experience as far as whether…
On Buying a Home with Owner Occupied Financing After Refinancing Your Home as Owner Occupied
Jason, that's an older post (2013) - it could be that the acquisition cost may have changed since this was…
On Eight Down Payment Assistance Programs for Washington Home Buyers
shalu, to begin with, I'm not an attorney - so it's difficult for me to answer that question. IMO if…
On Is it a Primary Residence, a Second Home or Investment Property?
Another reason to work with a mortgage originator who can pass the test! Often, LO's who cannot pass the NMLS…
On Is Your Mortgage Originator Licensed or Registered
Julia, I believe your scenario would qualify for the Family Home Opportunity program, which would not require you to live…
On Is it a Primary Residence, a Second Home or Investment Property?
ruth, if you want to subscribe to my blog (upper right corner), I will write a post when FHA's HAWK…
On The FHA HAWK Program for Homebuyers
Hi Renee, I have a list of classes that I'm teaching at www.mortgageporter.com/education
On What is the Difference Between Fannie Mae Homepath and Freddie Mac Homesteps? [UPDATED]
Merlina, You can only use FHA to purchase property that you are actually going to occupy - you cannot "get…
On Is it a Primary Residence, a Second Home or Investment Property?