The Mortgage Files
Nationally syndicated mortgage news and advice from Senior Loan Officer Scott Sheldon.
Here’s the loan process and what not to do when getting a mortgage
When you’re getting a mortgage the process can seem a little bit scary because it’s unfamiliar and most people don’t take out mortgages that often, so the unfamiliarity of the process can seem daunting stressful and somewhat cryptic. Here is how the mortgage process works and most importantly what you should avoid doing when getting…
Read More about Here’s the loan process and what not to do when getting a mortgageBe careful getting a mortgage if you have a bankruptcy
A bankruptcy can possibly be a detrimental blow to your mortgage chances if it’s not handled in the right way. Following is what you should take into consideration if you have a bankruptcy in your past or will be filing an upcoming bankruptcy… First things first for our purposes we are discussing a Chapter 7…
Read More about Be careful getting a mortgage if you have a bankruptcyShould you do a cash-out refinance or get a home equity line of credit?
As mortgage rates continue to remain flat, it might not be a bad thing to consider really weighing out both options of getting a home equity line of credit or doing a Cash out refinance for that home improvement project or debt consolidation you have been thinking about. If you’re looking to pull money out…
Read More about Should you do a cash-out refinance or get a home equity line of credit?Does your mortgage lender know how to do purchase business?
Purchasing a home is a large financial move and there is a ton of details that go into the process; including everything from getting a mortgage to finding the right house in the right neighborhood within the area and location your desiring to purchase in. Then there’s crafting the offer and packaging it in a…
Read More about Does your mortgage lender know how to do purchase business?Mortgages: why you need to read the fine print
Every consumer wants to get a fair and reasonable deal on the cost of borrowing funds refinance your home or purchase a home. However, what many people get fooled into is believing that whatever they’re seeing on the internet or receiving in their mailbox is is the best choice for them. Here is what you…
Read More about Mortgages: why you need to read the fine printHere is the magic cash to payment formula to use when buying a home
Buying a house is a large financial investment. People when seeking a mortgage generally are looking to keep their payments as low as possible in relationship to their income and fixed costs. Here’s what you should look for when deciding how much cash you want to put in your home buying project… The general rule…
Read More about Here is the magic cash to payment formula to use when buying a homeHow a bank statement program might help you get a mortgage more easily
One of the challenges some families may have when seeking a mortgage is not showing enough income on paper via tax returns to qualify. Here’s some nuances about bank statement programs that might help you land a mortgage more successfully… Traditionally when getting a mortgage most mortgage companies are going to want your W-2s or…
Read More about How a bank statement program might help you get a mortgage more easilyWhy waiting to pull credit may not make sense for getting a mortgage
Everyone wants to be a credit expert especially when it comes time to getting a mortgage. The unfortunate truth is most people do not have the expertise or time to accurately enhance their credit scores. If you’re trying to work on your credit for getting a mortgage here’s what you should plan for… There are…
Read More about Why waiting to pull credit may not make sense for getting a mortgage