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.
You need to check with a local (I prefer) licensed lender. There's a lot that plays into this - do…
On Is it a Primary Residence, a Second Home or Investment Property?
I have updated the post to include links for your reference. I'm curious why you're commenting with an alias?
On Avoid Delays with Appraisals
Owner, first of all, I am not an attorney -- I'm a mortgage originator. I state that throughout this blog.…
On Avoid Delays with Appraisals
Hi Dana, thank you for your comment. Ultimately bank LO's and credit union Lo's and non-depository LO's should all be…
On Is Your Mortgage Originator Licensed or Registered
Chelsea, this is a blog post so it could be outdated. I believe most are still available... but I recommend…
On Washington State Down Payment Assistance Programs and Grants
If one borrower is not occupying, they are considered a "non-occupying co-borrower". It will most likely be considered an owner…
On Are you occupying or not occupying? THAT is the question.
Leo, if you're doing a loan with down payment assistance like Home Advantage through the Washington State Housing Finance Commission,…
On Washington State Down Payment Assistance Programs and Grants
Hello Nanda, the Good Faith Estimate is now a "Loan Estimate" or "Closing Disclosure" depending on where you are at…
On Steps in the Mortgage Process when you are Refinancing a Home
Phillip, the lender will provide funds to escrow to pay off the mortgage. They may require that escrow pays off…
On Steps in the Mortgage Process when you are Refinancing a Home
Hi Melissa, you can start by submitting a pre-application at www.mortgageporter.com/apply. I am happy to help you buy your first…
On Washington State Down Payment Assistance Programs and Grants