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 Sarah, did your household income drop by 20% or more for a minimum of six months triggered by an…
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Hi Virginia, what are you doing with the townhouse? Are you renting it?
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What's your best tip for saving money with pets, Pamela? 🙂
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Kim, Your question is excellent! I wrote a post to answer it here.
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It looks to me that the key word in your question is "investment". Please check with a local lender -…
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Jen, I cannot give you legal advise - I'm not an attorney - I'm just a mortgage originator who enjoys…
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Mike, it's not a simple scenario - are you considering buying a home in Washington state? If not, please contact…
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Hi Victoria, it will probably be treated the same as upfront MIP since it's amortized over the life of the…
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I'm not familiar with programs in AZ since I only originate mortgages in WA. In Washington, the down payment assistance…
On Is it a Primary Residence, a Second Home or Investment Property?
Please contact your CPA or tax professional. I specialize in mortgage origination and cannot give tax advise. Sorry!
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