A Word from One of Our Sponsors: Rhonda Porter aka The Mortgage Porter

I admit I feel kind of funny writing a sponsor post for Seattle reBarCamp but I won’t have time on the day of the event to participate in the Sponsor Spotlight Sessions…so I’m taking advantage of this opportunity. 

This is my second year as a sponsor and third year as a volunteer for Seattle reBarCamp…as  you can probably tell, I’m hooked on this event.  From January to March, it sometimes feels like planning a barcamp could be a full time job, but it’s not.  So here goes my shameless plug….

I have been a mortgage originator at Mortgage Master Service Corporation since April 1, 2000.  Our company is a family (my in-laws) owned correspondent lender who’s been around since the mid-70s.  Correspondent lenders are kind of like a combo between a mortgage broker and a bank.   I have the ability to work with and price several different wholesale lenders and banks, like a broker.  Our transactions are underwritten, loan docs are drawn and the transaction is funded all at our main office in Kent.  I would say this is like a bank but many large banks have processing and underwriting centers that are not local.   I feel like I’m spoiled working with the same underwriter for the past 10 years!  

Before I was in lending, I managed a title and escrow branch in Federal Way.  It was amazing to me how many clients I signed who either were not aware of their loan program and/or were unhappy with their mortgage originator.   It’s crucial to me that my clients are happy with me from start to finish as my business is completely referral or by consumers who seek me out because of the advice and information I provide on my blog, The Mortgage Porter.   This May will mark my 25th anniversary in the real estate industry!

I’m honored to have been relied on as a resource by the press and to have received awards.  Last year I was extremely humbled when I was invited to participate on a panel about mortgage origination and securitization at the Lusk Center for Real Estate for USC. 

The largest compliment I can receive is the chance to work with you on your next mortgage transaction.  I am licensed to originate residential mortgages as long as the home is located in Washington State.   We have conventional, FHA (including 203k), VA, USDA and jumbo loans available.

I look forward to seeing everyone on March 3 at the Seattle Center – this event is going to be over the top!   And I’m so proud to be a part of it.

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Disclosure time:  RhondaPorter’s  NMLS License # MLO-121324