
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.
I'm not sure about how many times you can sign. And it is frustrating - we're in the same boat…
On Why May 31, 2009 is the cut-off date for Home Affordable Refi Program (HARP 2)s
Hi Lauren, It's unfortunate that the government is having to step in to create or enforce underwriting guidelines because of…
On CFPB’s Qualified Mortgage Rule and the Ability to Repay
Marlene, unless HARP 3 becomes available - lenders cannot do anything with expanded loan to values/underwater homes. It's frustrating to…
On Why May 31, 2009 is the cut-off date for Home Affordable Refi Program (HARP 2)s
It's complete BS. I hope the date is changed soon. Try contacting your elected officials in Congress. There's a new…
On Why May 31, 2009 is the cut-off date for Home Affordable Refi Program (HARP 2)s
Hi Steve, Have you already obtained the mortgage on the home that you're planning on renting out rooms? I cannot…
On Is it a Primary Residence, a Second Home or Investment Property?
Hi Marlene, We should have more info about QM anytime. I would hope that it would not impact HARP or…
On Mortgage update for the week of January 7, 2013
Hi Paul, why are you buying the home with your father? Are you wanting him to reside their to "house…
On Is it a Primary Residence, a Second Home or Investment Property?
Hi John, When you say "independent site" - was it Fannie Mae's loan lookup site: https://www.knowyouroptions.com/loanlookup This would be the…
On Why May 31, 2009 is the cut-off date for Home Affordable Refi Program (HARP 2)s
Hi Greg, I wrote a post answering your question here: https://mortgageporter.com/2013/01/reader-question-do-i-qualify-for-a-va-loan.html Bottom line, it looks like you would qualify if…
On 2013 VA Loan Limits for homes in Washington State
Hi Vincent, there's not a lot of info out there. Are you looking to buy or refi a home in…
On The Family Opportunity Mortgage Refinance