
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 Pamela, I only originate loans for property located in Washington state. It is challenging to find lenders without any…
On HARP 2.0 Questions to ask your Mortgage Originator
The program does not require the elderly parent to provide income or credit documentation. The elderly parent does not have…
On The Family Opportunity Mortgage Refinance
Jerry, the originating lender would not know if your existing FHA mortgage was endorsed by HUD prior to June 1,…
On Should I do an FHA streamline refi if my rate is 4.875%?
Hi Rebecca, the FHA MI would drop off once it reaches 78% loan to value based on the original sales…
On Dramatic Changes proposed to USDA Rural Loans effective October 1, 2011
Thanks, Di! I've noticed that your clients tend to be well informed of the home buying process - you do…
On Before You Go to Your Signing Appointment [Updated]
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On Blake Island
Hi Rachel, You should be able to convert your existing home to a rental. A lender may use various methods…
On Can I Convert My Existing Home to an Investment Property to Buy My Next Home?
Susan, It's not fair, IMO. Did you refi after your purchased your home? We still don't know when or if…
On Why May 31, 2009 is the cut-off date for Home Affordable Refi Program (HARP 2)s
They're not laws, Sandra. They are conventional underwriting guidelines. However, if someone does not follow the guidelines and they misrepresent…
On Is it a Primary Residence, a Second Home or Investment Property?
Hi James, obviously a lot will depend on how long you plan on retaining your home. It is a personal…
On Should I do an FHA streamline refi if my rate is 4.875%?