The Mortgage Porter Weekly – Mortgage Rates for the Week of May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Introducing the Buyer’s Pass: A Smarter Way to Show Up at Open Houses
May 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
If you’ve been house hunting, you know the drill. You walk into an open house, the listing agent greets you, and eventually asks: “Are you pre-approved?” You pull up a PDF on your phone — if you can find it — or explain that yes, you do have a letter… somewhere.
There’s a better way now.
What is the Buyer’s Pass?
How Self-Employed Income Is Viewed for a Mortgage (And Why It’s Not as Hard as You Think)
May 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
If you’re self-employed and thinking about buying or refinancing a home in Washington State, you’ve probably heard something like: “It’s really hard to get a mortgage when you work for yourself.” That’s partly true — but it’s not the whole story.
The reality is that self-employed borrowers have more mortgage options today than ever before. The key is understanding how different loan programs view your income, and finding the one that best fits how your finances actually look on paper.
Here’s a clear breakdown of what to expect. [Read more…]
What is a FSBO? What Washington State Homebuyers Need to Know
May 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
You’re scrolling through listings and come across a home that checks every box. Then you notice it: no brokerage name, no listing agent, just a phone number and a sign in the yard — or a Zillow listing tagged “For Sale By Owner.” What does that actually mean for you as a buyer, and how does it affect your mortgage?
Here’s what Washington State homebuyers need to know before making an offer on a FSBO
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