Team

Marilyn Porter, President, Loan Officer
Licensed Loan Originator #510-LO-21838
Marilyn Porter has been in the mortgage industry for over 30 years. She started Mortgage Master Service Corporation in 1976 with her father. Marilyn's founding principle was the same in 1976 as it is today; she delivers impeccable service to her clients, educating them along the way, ensuring they feel confident throughout the loan process. Marilyn's extensive knowledge in mortgage financing allows her to find pathways to success in otherwise difficult scenarios.

Her compassion for her customers and employees shines through every transaction and is also reflected throughout the company. Her customers and employees alike agree - it's her caring nature that marks the cornerstone for her superior rate of client return and referrals, as well as Mortgage Master Service Corporation's continued growth and success.

Marilyn was born and raised in the Seattle area. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her son, snow-skiing and cooking.

John Porter, Vice President, Loan Officer
Licensed Loan Originator #510-LO-32381
John started mortgage lending in 1987, and takes pride in treating his customers as though they are extended family members - with honesty and integrity. His clients nearly all consist of referrals, and he finds it exciting to now be working with third-generation clients!

John has been passionately involved in WAMB (Washington Association of Mortgage Brokers) and NAMB (National Association of Mortgage Brokers) for many years, and has been instrumental in passing several acts and establishing programs at both state and National levels. In April 2005 John was elected to the NAMB board.

John's wife Sharon also works for Mortgage Master. In his spare time, John enjoys spending time with his son and daughter when they're visiting home from attending Washington colleges. He and his dad, Bob, share a passion for antique automobiles and built quite a collection of 1935-1948 Fords and Mecurys. Born at Virginia Mason Hospital, John says there's no better place to live than the Pacific Northwest.

Michelle Caputo, Loan Officer
Licensed Loan Originator #510-LO-38227
Michelle joined Mortgage Master Service Corporation in March of 2005 with sixteen years of mortgage and real estate experience. Her comprehensive industry background includes employment histories with two major lenders plus experience in real estate sales and real estate appraising. Her clients find her extensive depth of knowledge helpful and reassuring as they go through the mortgage process.

Michelle provides first-class service and will go the extra mile to make sure her clients understand their mortgage options. Client satisfaction is at the forefront as she strives for lifelong relationships, where return and referral clients are at the heart of her business.

Michelle was born and raised here in the "South End" of King County. She enjoys attending her son's Kentwood High School baseball games and volunteering as the Treasurer for the Eagles, a U12 select soccer team her daughter participates in. She is also adjusting to life with her new Golden Retriever puppy, Sadie Rose.

Clark Davis, Loan Officer
Clark joined the Mortgage Master team in the fall of 2006, after spending three years working with cliental that wanted to fulfill their dream of homeownership, but thought it was impossible due to credit difficulties. His understanding of credit rebuilding and repair has helped many families realize their dream, where others had told them no. His commitment to integrity and communication help steer how he approaches each and every loan scenario.

Clark makes sure that beyond delivering a loan to you, he wants you to have learned the process along the way. Most people are surprised when he says "call me on nights or weekends with questions I really don't mind." He is willing to explain everything until you understand it no matter what the cost.

When he is not helping people's dreams come true through real estate, Clark enjoys working with youth, both locally as well as in Africa. Clark helped found Real Life Church in Maple Valley in 1998, and as a facilitator for the Pacific Institute, Clark travels abroad a couple times per year to teach young people, not only how to reach their dreams, but how to have those dreams in the first place. After living in South Puget Sound for the past 12 years, his exact words after every flight home are "there is no place like home."

Mike Hovey, Loan Production Manager, Loan Officer
Licensed Loan Originator #510-LO-33365
Mike, our Loan Production Manger, began his mortgage career in 1975 as an assistant loan officer. Mike learned each aspect of mortgage lending from the ground up. Working in processing, underwriting, escrow and origination gave Mike in-depth insight and knowledge of all aspects of the loan process. With his extensive experience and knowledge Mike easily educates and guides clients throughout their transactions.

In over thirty years of developing customer relationships, Mike's top priority has always been taking care of his clients. "Take care of the client and the deal with take care of itself", is Mike's favorite saying. When clients are satisfied the details of the transaction seem to fall into place.

Mike works hard to earn each client's confidence and trust. The highest compliment he can receive is your endorsement to family and friends. His success depends on return and referral business. That's why your complete satisfaction is his goal each and every time.

Egil has been happily married for over twenty years to his wife LeAnn who has worked for Mortgage Master Service Corporation since 1985. They have four wonderful children. Egil is a big sports fan and fills his "free" time playing basketball.

Rhonda Porter, Loan Officer, CMPS™
Licensed Loan Originator #510-LO-32047
Rhonda is truly passionate about helping her clients find the mortgage best suited for their needs. The result is that 100% of her business is referred from satisfied clients, trusted financial advisors and the most experienced Realtors in the Pacific Northwest. Her mission is to carefully guide clients through the entire loan process, so they feel confident as they make choices about the many options available for their financing strategy. Rhonda has a wide range of experience dating back to 1986, including the title and escrow industry, which has given Rhonda an invaluable perspective. Because of her background, it is crucial for her clients to be as happy with her from start to finish with their transaction.

Rhonda has been recognized by the Seattle King County Association of Realtors as a nominee for Affiliate of the Year in 1997. She is the Founder of R TEAM, a network group for Real Estate Agents to help them promote listings and buyers needs, which she started over 10 years ago. She constantly works on continuing her education including courses in Certified Financial Planning and recently obtained her CMPS™ (Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist™) designation.

Outside of the office, there's nothing more she enjoys than vacationing with her husband and their children, especially to places of historical significance. She also loves cooking and wine-tasting. For more information about Rhonda, please visit www.rhondaporter.com.

Bill Reilly, Loan Officer
Licensed Loan Originator #510-LO-31986
Bill provides excellent service and accurate, timely information to keep the mortgage experience as stress-free as possible. Bill has total of thirty years of experience in the Mortgage and Real Estate Industry - for the past twenty plus years he has been a mortgage consultant. In addition, he as worked in Title Insurance, and as a Real Estate Investor, and Property Manager.

Bill was born in Rochester, New York and has lived in the Seattle area since 1977. He enjoys following almost all sports. In 2002 Bill was the Men's and Senior Men's Club Champion at Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club.

Mick Schmaltz, Loan Officer
Licensed Loan Originator #510-LO-34434
Mick has been in the mortgage and real estate industries since 1987; he joined the Mortgage Master Service Corporation team as a loan officer 2002. As a long time resident of the area, Mick has developed an in-depth understanding of our community. This knowledge is an integral part of proving clear, relevant information to make it easy for you to make informed decisions and to help you to achieve your mortgage and real estate goals.

Professionalism, respect and adherence to ethical principles earn Mick frequent praise from his clients. These values (and a dedicated support team) play an integral role in his track record of closing loans on time. Mick is dedicated to prompt communication to ensure your needs are met in a timely manner.

Clients appreciate Mick's result driven service and his commitment to treating each client like their transaction is his only priority.

Larry Swanberg, Loan Officer
Licensed Loan Originator #510-LO-34522
Larry enjoys giving clients the best service, pricing and mortgage for their needs. He finds it rewarding to find mortgage products that best match each client's unique needs. He is particularly strong when it comes to helping clients with special needs. Before joining the loan industry in 2001 he worked in auto dealership business management for 25 years. This helped him develop strong communication and team skills which now help him achieve timely loan closings for clients.

Larry has lived in the Kent area all of his life. He enjoys golf, swimming and relaxing at his cabin in eastern Washington.

Sommer Thuney, Loan Officer
Licensed Loan Originator #510-LO-35210
The mortgage business is rewarding for Sommer because she can use her creativity and resourcefulness to determine the best home loans for her clients. She helps many clients refinance their existing homes to a lower payment and enjoys educating first time home buyers in the process of purchasing their dream homes. She also helps credit challenged borrowers in repairing past blemishes. Her specialty is facilitating investors with their rental properties. She finds it reward to help clients through one of the most important financial decisions of their lives. Her sincerity, loyalty and dedication have endeared her to her clients. Sommer is easy to reach anytime you need her, 24/7.

In her free time, Sommer enjoys cooking and gardening - two of the most relaxing things she never thought she would enjoy doing. She loves to spend time at home with her fiancée and their three cats. She also enjoys networking in the community and educating herself on a wide range of topics.