The Mortgage Files
Nationally syndicated mortgage news and advice from Senior Loan Officer Scott Sheldon.
Who Is Paying Your Debt May Alter Your Mortgage
Getting a mortgage is probably largest transaction of your life, no doubt, it will have an impact on your finances for the next 30 years. If you carry consumer liabilities, these unequivocally reduce ability to borrow money. If someone else pays your debt, determining financial responsibly for that party becomes critical. Consumer Obligations What we…
Read More about Who Is Paying Your Debt May Alter Your MortgageWhy Some Aspects Of Today's Lending Still Do Not Make Sense
Banks want you to believe getting a these days is easier and that may be case if, you’re financial house is in order. Here is what you need to know about how to plan for the nuances, that may illogically arise… The reality is that if you’re going to be getting a mortgage in today’s…
Read More about Why Some Aspects Of Today's Lending Still Do Not Make SenseWhy Moving Money Around Can Be Problematic For Getting A Mortgage
Keeping your money in one place is vital to a mortgage transaction. Cash to close and savings post closing escrow become critically important to sealing the deal. Here is what to know if you’ve been moving money around and are applying for a mortgage… It’s An Issue For Banks Moving money around in different accounts…
Read More about Why Moving Money Around Can Be Problematic For Getting A MortgageThink You Can't Buy A House Because Its A Seller's Market?
Have you decided to put off purchasing a home? If you’re worried you’re paying too much for a house- think again. Here’s why: Higher Home Prices Let’s take a pause and rewind to 2012, the unemployment rate exceeded 8%, short sales and foreclosures were rampant, consumer confidence was low, the prospectus of job growth was…
Read More about Think You Can't Buy A House Because Its A Seller's Market?Quirky Mortgage Borrowers Are Still Getting Loans
Had a previous bad credit event? Don’t have two years in the same field? Income not three times your proposed payment? Fear not, when your financial picture doesn’t fit the box, here’s how you may still qualify some lenders… To get a mortgage, you must have the four pillars lenders use to frame together a…
Read More about Quirky Mortgage Borrowers Are Still Getting LoansHow To Buy A Home Without 20% Down And No Mortgage Insurance
The days of needing 20% down to buy a home are long gone. To compensate, lenders charge private mortgage insurance as means to offset risk, driving up would-be borrowers’ mortgage payments. Here’s how you can buy a home with less than 20% down and still avoid dreaded PMI… Quick PMI Nuts And Bolts Private mortgage…
Read More about How To Buy A Home Without 20% Down And No Mortgage InsuranceFunky Property Types You Can Still Get A Mortgage On
Looking to purchase real estate other than a traditional cookie-cutter single-family home? If you’ve ever been told you can’t get residential mortgage financing on that oddball property, think again. While challenging as it may be to purchase an alternative property type with debt, it can be done. Here’s what you need to know if you…
Read More about Funky Property Types You Can Still Get A Mortgage OnJumping Through Hoops To Get A Mortgage? Here's A Quick Fix
Ever here one of those stories in the break room how getting a mortgage is difficult? “I had to jump through so many hoops to get my mortgage, it was ridiculous. They keep asking me for financial information, I swear I already provided them.” Reality check-obtaining a mortgage is no easy feat these days no…
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