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 Forest, It sounds like your loan isn't locked? If not, have the lender provide you with an updated quote…
On Refinancing when you have an existing Second Mortgage or HELOC
Tiffany, your question is excellent. I wrote this blog post to (hopefully) answer it! 🙂 https://mortgageporter.com/2013/09/reader-question-what-can-we-do-during-the-waiting-period.html
On FHA “Back to Work” is available at Mortgage Master Service Corporation
Hi Robin, You can try asking the seller/builder to pay for the extension since they're causing the delay. Worse case…
On Mortgage Interest Rate Locks 101
Heather, I recommend you have this ran by the underwriter. I think you may run into some difficulties. If your…
On Is it a Primary Residence, a Second Home or Investment Property?
Hi Mike, I believe you are going to need the recorded deed transferring your name out of title. The guidelines…
On FHA unveils “Back to Work” Guidelines for those who had a Short Sale or Foreclosure
Jodie, you won't be able to co-sign or be on the mortgage at all. This would probably be a "rental"…
On Is it a Primary Residence, a Second Home or Investment Property?
Tune in for tomorrow's #SeattleREchat - Jim Reppond and I will be discussing "How to Leverage your Lender when Making…
On Do’s and Do Not’s of the Mortgage Process [Video]
Hello Nohemi, You can find a HUD approved counselor here: http://www.hud.gov/findacounselor Good luck!
On FHA “Back to Work” is available at Mortgage Master Service Corporation
Hopefully it's a refi and not a "defy", Debi 🙂 Ask your mortgage originator if you need an attorney to…
On Freddie Mac HARP 2.0 Loans Getting Tougher
Hi Brenda, have you discussed your scenario with your mortgage professional? This is something I would ask them directly.
On Divorce, your mortgage and your credit









