Rhonda Porter
Rhonda Porter (NMLS 121324) is a veteran Washington Mortgage Advisor with over 25 years of experience navigating the Pacific Northwest real estate market. Specializing in residential home financing and mortgage strategy, Rhonda founded The Mortgage Porter to provide homeowners with transparent, data-driven clarity. Based in Seattle, she is a trusted resource for first-time buyers, self-employed borrowers and homeowners across Washington State, dedicated to turning complex financing into a confident path to homeownership.
Hi Janet, your realtor or even the listing agent CAN contact your lender - even without you knowing about it.…
On How Much Info can my Mortgage Orignator Share with my Real Estate Agent?
Hi Rachel, I'm so sorry about what you're experiencing. I don't think this is "normal" behavior. I would never do…
On How Much Info can my Mortgage Orignator Share with my Real Estate Agent?
Thanks so much, Di! I am really excited to offer this service to our buyers.
On What’s the Difference Between being Pre-Qualified or Pre-Approved for a Mortgage?
Hi Q, Your purchase and sales agreement should have a time line of contingencies that need to be met, including…
On How Much Info can my Mortgage Orignator Share with my Real Estate Agent?
Hi Noah, Ugh! There are several privacy laws that lenders must abide by. I'm not an attorney and not sure…
On How Much Info can my Mortgage Orignator Share with my Real Estate Agent?
Hi Julie, It's not how I would treat my clients.
On How Much Info can my Mortgage Orignator Share with my Real Estate Agent?
Hi Julie, Did the mortgage broker ask if they could specifically share your financial information with the real estate agent?…
On How Much Info can my Mortgage Orignator Share with my Real Estate Agent?
Thank you, Jason!
On Should you wait to buy a home or buy now?
Hi Diane, It can be confusing! Especially when the media often isn't clear on mortgage rates and what they're based…
On Fannie Mae projects Mortgage Interest Rates around 4.5% in 2023
Hi Diane, that's a great question. HELOC interest rates are generally attached to the "prime rate" which follows the Fed…
On Fannie Mae projects Mortgage Interest Rates around 4.5% in 2023




