Helping Washington State homeowners learn more about their mortgage options.
Welcome back to Mortgage Porter Weekly!
After an amazing three-week road trip down to California, the Grand Canyon, and back home to Seattle, I’m officially back in the office and watching the markets closely. And what a week to return — we’re seeing something we haven’t consistently seen in a while…
30-year conforming mortgage rates are trending lower!
That’s getting attention.
How to Create Affordability and Get Your Offer Accepted
Buying your first home can feel overwhelming — especially when you start hearing about interest rates, down payments, competing offers, and loan programs with unfamiliar names. The good news? There are many mortgage options and strategies designed specifically to help first-time home buyers succeed, even in competitive markets.
In our upcoming Home Buyer Workshop, we’ll be breaking down mortgage programs and practical strategies that help buyers create affordability and write strong, winning offers. Here’s a preview of what we’ll cover. [Read more…]
Unless you’re eligible for VA financing within the conforming loan limits, 100% LTV financing (aka “zero down”) is no longer available in the conforming mortgage markets.
The following products are extinct: [Read more…]
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 began her mortgage career in 2000. She enjoys helping people understand the mortgage process and started writing The Mortgage Porter in late 2006. Read More…
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