The Mortgage Files

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

3 solid reasons why the best time to buy a home is towards the end of the year

By Scott Sheldon / December 12, 2019

One factor on every home buyer’s mind is whether they’re getting a deal. One of the best-kept secrets of in real estate buy at the end of the year if you can swing it. Every year the Federal Housing Finance Agency which oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac releases their annual loan limits. The loan…

Here is one surefire way of making the mortgage loan process more of a hassle

By Scott Sheldon / December 8, 2019

When you’re refinancing or purchasing a home. There is going to be inevitable paperwork that the mortgage company is going to require. If you plan on seeking a mortgage anytime soon, please take heed in the information that follows… Mortgage companies are under federal requirements to specifically document ATR ability-to-repay. To meet government required consumer…

New loan limits for 2020 makes getting a mortgage easier

By Scott Sheldon / December 1, 2019

The Federal Housing Finance Agency which oversees loans bought by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced to change to the conforming loan limit last week. Here’s what the change means for you… Every year the Federal Housing Finance Agency releases its loan limits for the next year. Over the last 4 years, the agency has…

3 pricey mortgage loan scenarios to watch for

By Scott Sheldon / November 24, 2019

When it comes to purchasing or refinancing a house one of the factors that can play a role in your ability to secure financing is your credit score, your property type and the purpose of what you’re desiring to secure that mortgage for. Here are some things to consider if you fall into one of…

What to expect with mortgage rates over the next few months

By Scott Sheldon / November 17, 2019

If you’ve been waiting to pull the trigger on a new house purchase or a refinance and you’re waiting for an interest rate you may get your wish over the course of the next couple of weeks. That said that’s not without some potential risk you otherwise might incur by waiting for what may or…

How your mortgage payment relates to purchase price

By Scott Sheldon / November 2, 2019

Buying a home means the careful planning of your finances and making sure it’s really something that you can support? One of the biggest challenges home buyers face is budgeting for a new mortgage payment. If you’re going to be buying a house here are the things you might want to consider as it relates…

Types of loans you can get based on your credit score

By Scott Sheldon / October 20, 2019

Credit is one of the biggest parameters of a lender’s decision to grant you a loan approval or not. There’s a lot of misconceptions out there floating around the internet about what you can and can’t do with the type of credit that you have. Here’s some things to consider if you’re worried about your…

8 common mortgage misconceptions most consumers ask about

By Scott Sheldon / October 13, 2019

The internet is full of information about purchasing or refinancing a house. Some of it tangible some of it not worth the paper it’s written on. Here are seven of the most common misconceptions with regards to getting a mortgage… Pulling credit for a mortgage automatically tanks your credit score. The reality of it is…