The Mortgage Files
Nationally syndicated mortgage news and advice from Senior Loan Officer Scott Sheldon.
Here’s what you should be focused on when buying a home and it’s not the purchase price
Buying a home for the first time or even a second or third time is a detailed and meticulous endeavor that should be carefully considered by weighing out all your options. Consider this when buying a home with a mortgage… The problem homebuyers can sometimes run into is it they get so wrapped around the…
Read More about Here’s what you should be focused on when buying a home and it’s not the purchase priceCan you use roommate income to get a mortgage?
Refinancing or purchasing a house requires an apple supply of cash, credit and income. Here’s what you need to know with regards to getting a mortgage loan with roommate income. Generally, to get a mortgage you cannot use roommate income to qualify. In the lending world this type of income is called border income. Most…
Read More about Can you use roommate income to get a mortgage?Here’s how to get the most benefit from your first-time home buyer researching
As a first-time home buyer taking the plunge to home ownership is a big step. You need to be feeling good about your personal debts and cash flow. Here is what you want to consider when researching so you can make the most informed home buying decision… The things you should consider when deciding whether…
Read More about Here’s how to get the most benefit from your first-time home buyer researchingWhat loan program you may be eligible for based on your credit score
Your credit plays an infinite role in your ability to get a mortgage loan. How good your credit stacks and what your credit history reveals may direct you into one program versus another. Here’s how your credit score drives what program you are eligible for. It’s no secret getting a mortgage is a bureaucratic and…
Read More about What loan program you may be eligible for based on your credit scoreBe wary about paying off this type of debt when getting a home mortgage
Most mortgage companies will let you pay off debt to qualify for a mortgage. The beauty of doing so is borrowing power increase. Here’s what you know when paying off debt to getting a bigger mortgage amount…. Paying off debt to qualify is a wonderful way to drive borrowing power. For example, let’s say you…
Read More about Be wary about paying off this type of debt when getting a home mortgageCommon questions on financed pmi mortgage loans
The two most common loans available in the marketplace are Conventional loans and FHA Loans. FHA Loans are insured by the Federal Housing Administration and Conventional mortgages are backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. When you use an FHA loan to purchase or refinance a house there is an upfront mortgage insurance premium calculated…
Read More about Common questions on financed pmi mortgage loansThese little nuances may affect your first-time buyer mortgage options
Purchasing a house for the first time requires careful planning and consideration so you can make the right financial choice for you and your family. Here’s what you ought to consider when your determining whether or not you should pull the trigger on the big ticket purchase… There’s two types of mortgage loans available in…
Read More about These little nuances may affect your first-time buyer mortgage optionsWhy you may need to pay the piper with your self-employed income for a loan
Applying to purchase or refinance a mortgage is going to require you providing an ample supply of credit, cash and documentable income to support the loan that you are seeking. Contrary to popular belief a mortgage loan is not made against the property, but rather against your ability to repay. Here’s some things you need…
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