The Mortgage Files

Nationally syndicated mortgage news and advice from Senior Loan Officer Scott Sheldon.

Why Refinancing May Still Make Sense Even If You Plan To Sell In A Few Years

By Scott Sheldon / July 3, 2015

Refinancing could still make sense even if you plan to sell the home down the road. Here are several reasons to consider refinancing anyway. Financial Circumstances Can Change Let’s say you plan to sell your house in five to seven years. No matter how well you plan for the future financially, things happen. Job loss,…

Refinancing? What To Expect If You’re Rusty On The Financials

By Scott Sheldon / June 25, 2015

Homeowners who have not taken out a mortgage in a few years are often astonished at the amount of paperwork they’ll need in the mortgage loan process. If you have not refinanced in the last five years, here’s what to get up to speed on… Paperwork to Compile Scrounging up supporting documentation is the least…

How Financial Inconsistencies Could Affect Your Credit When Applying For A Mortgage

By Scott Sheldon / June 19, 2015

The information you submit on your mortgage loan application should be incredibly accurate. This includes submitting full legal names and addresses as accurately as possible. Here’s why… Submitting a Loan Application When you apply for a home mortgage loan, your lender inputs the information you provide them for the purposes of procuring credit. This information…

How To Save When Refinancing A Mortgage Bigger Than 417k

By Scott Sheldon / June 12, 2015

If recent mortgage rate movement has spooked you into refinancing, you’ll want make sure to pay particularly close attention if your loan size is bigger than $417,000. Jumbo investors in the marketplace are offering lucrative rates and deals. Which Investor Plays a Role It does not matter where you apply for a mortgage. Whether you…

How Buying A Home Will Make You More Credit Worthy

By Scott Sheldon / June 5, 2015

If you have never owned a home before or it’s been a few years since you have, you’re missing out on credit advantages. That’s right, when you buy a home you automatically become more credit worthy. Remember these tips when inking a real estate deal… Recorded Legal Transaction When you rent, you have an agreement…

3 Real No Income, No Appraisal, No Debt Ratio Loan Programs To Know About

By Scott Sheldon / May 29, 2015

Looking to avoid all the paperwork associated with getting a mortgage? Here are three loan programs with no laundry list. See if you’re eligible… Most mortgage loan products require you to provide two years of tax returns and W-2s, 30 days of pay stubs and at least two months of bank statements to provide a…

How Conventional Loans Can Get Pricey

By Scott Sheldon / May 21, 2015

 Conventional loans are crème de la crème of home mortgage market. This loan type offers the best possible terms and fees along sustainable long-term affordability. Little equity and credit blemishes can make your mortgage more pricey. What to know… Conventional Loans Mortgages originated by banks, lenders and brokers across the country and sold on the…