The Mortgage Files
Nationally syndicated mortgage news and advice from Senior Loan Officer Scott Sheldon.
How to set the cost of your own mortgage
Mortgages are not cheap. Closing costs and interest paid over time to your lending bank will make the cost of having a mortgage very pricey over the 15-30 years that you have it. When it comes time to getting your mortgage you actually have more control over your loan costs than you think. Here is…
Read More about How to set the cost of your own mortgageWhy your mortgage chances may be slim with this credit card
Credit cards play an integral role in your ability to qualify for home financing. If you carry a charge card in your wallet, this particular type of credit card might be the reason why your mortgage chances are a bit rocky. This is what you need to know about charge cards: Most credit cards have a provision in…
Read More about Why your mortgage chances may be slim with this credit cardThe 2017 Mortgage Rate Environment
The mortgage industry has gone through some changes in the last three months. If you are looking to finance a home in 2017, it is important that you know what the opportunities are and how to capitalize on them. Over the next 12 months, keep these items in mind as you consider your financing arrangements:…
Read More about The 2017 Mortgage Rate EnvironmentThe factors that determine your loan fees
Costs to secure your financing are a big factor when it comes time to getting a mortgage. Knowing why your loan costs (X) dollars is critical in being able to better understand how lenders price loans in the marketplace. This is what you need to know… All loans have fees. All fees are paid for by…
Read More about The factors that determine your loan feesHow to get a mortgage for a manufactured home without mortgage insurance
If you own a manufactured home, or if you are looking to purchase one, here is what you need to know when it comes to mortgage loan financing: Manufactured homes are not the same thing as modular homes. Manufactured homes are constructed, purchased at a dealer, and then moved to their final destination where they…
Read More about How to get a mortgage for a manufactured home without mortgage insurance5 things to avoid after you sign a purchase contract to buy a home
Shockingly enough people still do the things that can cause themselves heart ache when buying a home. Here’s what you need to know plan on buying a home… Your ability to buy a home rests on the numbers and documentation your mortgage lender has. If there is a change in any of these things, your…
Read More about 5 things to avoid after you sign a purchase contract to buy a homeFHA loan limits for 2017 rise
Just before Thanksgiving the Federal Housing Finance Agency released the conforming loan limits change for 2017. This change resulted in higher loan limits beginning in January for many counties across the country. The FHA has now followed suit. Here is what to know about the FHA Loan Limits changes… The Federal Housing Administration is the…
Read More about FHA loan limits for 2017 rise2017 Loan Limits Change Makes It Easier To Get A Mortgage
The Federal Housing Finance Agency just recently released that the loan limits for 2017 are going up. In many areas throughout the country loan amount sizes are increasing. In particular the conforming loan limit has also risen from $417,000 to $424,100. Here’s what this means… Rising loan limits make it easier to secure mortgage financing.…
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