Rhonda Porter
Rhonda Porter (NMLS 121324) is a licensed Washington Mortgage Advisor with 25+ years of experience helping buyers and homeowners understand their mortgage options. She writes Mortgage Porter to bring clarity and confidence to the home-financing process.
Hi Keenan, We are not currently doing alternative credit. Are you working with a local lender? If you are buying…
On Documenting Alternative Credit with FHA Loans
Hi Home Owner George, I actually did not expect anything different 🙂 nope...not that company... and (no surprise) I never…
On It shouldn’t be a hassle to get a mortgage rate quote
You're right - thanks for catching that, JT. I've updated the post 🙂
On Why you should compare FHA to a Home Advantage Mortgage
April, I recommend getting a second opinion from a local lender. If you are buying a home in Washington state,…
On 2014 VA Loan Limits for Washington State
I'm so pleased with this years Agent Reboot and Seattle RE BarCamp 🙂 bot events were exceptional. So nice to…
On Should I attend Seattle Agent ReBoot or Greater Seattle RE BarCamp?
Hi Fred, for conventional financing, 2% is the maximum contribution by a seller for an investment property regardless of the…
On How much can Sellers contribute towards Closing Cost?
Hi Mike, the only way to know if underwriting will kick back your scenario for an FHA Back to Work…
On FHA unveils “Back to Work” Guidelines for those who had a Short Sale or Foreclosure
Hi AMG, these down payment assistance programs are available in conjuction with a Fannie Mae Home Advantage first mortgage -…
On Eight Down Payment Assistance Programs for Washington Home Buyers
If the bank is not allowing the assumption, then it sounds like your best option would be to buy the…
On Is it a Primary Residence, a Second Home or Investment Property?
not that I'm aware of Fred. The 2% is based on the sales price and applies towards all bona fide…
On How much can Sellers contribute towards Closing Cost?









