The Mortgage Files
Nationally syndicated mortgage news and advice from Senior Loan Officer Scott Sheldon.
How to avoid a contingent offer to buy a new home without selling your current home first
Buying a new home while still owning your current home can be a challenging process, especially in today’s market. When you want to purchase a new home without selling your current home first, you may be required to make a contingent offer. A contingent offer means that the purchase of your new home is dependent…
Read More about How to avoid a contingent offer to buy a new home without selling your current home firstNew Mortgage Loan Limits for 2023
The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced on Tuesday, November 29th the new loan limits for 2023. The new conforming loan limit has increased and has been year over year 7 years in a row. If you’re thinking about purchasing or refinancing a home in 2023 here is what you need to know… The loan limit…
Read More about New Mortgage Loan Limits for 2023How to avoid getting a jumbo loan due to Coronavirus
Securing mortgage loan financing right has become a little bit of a challenge for some families desiring to borrow money. Here are some considerations you need to be aware of if you’re looking for a jumbo mortgage during the coronavirus pandemic… If you’re looking to mortgage a house and the size of a loan that…
Read More about How to avoid getting a jumbo loan due to CoronavirusCOVID_19 How a mortgage forbearance works
As the coronavirus continues to worsen and make life difficult for many families, one risk is the loss of income due to being furloughed or temporarily laid off. Here is what you need to know about a forbearance, what it is and how it works. You are obligated to repay the money that you borrowed…
Read More about COVID_19 How a mortgage forbearance worksHow to get a mortgage if you’ve been furloughed to do to COVID_19
The coronavirus has undoubtedly created a significant amount of challenges for mortgage companies and families across America. Some lenders are changing credit score requirements, others are pulling out of the market entirely, and others are making restrictions on what types of loans they will fund. If you are in the process of getting a mortgage…
Read More about How to get a mortgage if you’ve been furloughed to do to COVID_19Fannie & Freddie change home mortgage appraisals over COVID_19
The coronavirus has just changed the way in which mortgage lenders are now appraising homes. Due to market volatility and changing market conditions, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac just recently announced that they’re going to be loosening appraisal standards. Here’s how these new appraisal standards apply to you… On purchase transactions for a primary residence…
Read More about Fannie & Freddie change home mortgage appraisals over COVID_19Why you shouldn’t be solely focused on credit when it comes to getting a mortgage
For you to successfully purchase a home or refinance a home, you’ll want to pay attention to your overall financial picture. Each mortgage lender requires a blend of healthy credit, manageable debt, and income as a basis for support for the whole picture. The following are some of the things to consider when it comes…
Read More about Why you shouldn’t be solely focused on credit when it comes to getting a mortgageWhy your income is your lifeline to finance a home
Getting mortgage loan financing requires you have a blend of sufficient, cash ample credit and income to offset a proposed new expense. You must have the right combination of all three in order to purchase or refinance a home. What might not make sense however is the lifeline that’s going to link all the pieces…
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