The Mortgage Files
Nationally syndicated mortgage news and advice from Senior Loan Officer Scott Sheldon.
5 things to avoid after you sign a purchase contract to buy a home
Shockingly enough people still do the things that can cause themselves heart ache when buying a home. Here’s what you need to know plan on buying a home… Your ability to buy a home rests on the numbers and documentation your mortgage lender has. If there is a change in any of these things, your…
Read More about 5 things to avoid after you sign a purchase contract to buy a homeFHA loan limits for 2017 rise
Just before Thanksgiving the Federal Housing Finance Agency released the conforming loan limits change for 2017. This change resulted in higher loan limits beginning in January for many counties across the country. The FHA has now followed suit. Here is what to know about the FHA Loan Limits changes… The Federal Housing Administration is the…
Read More about FHA loan limits for 2017 rise2017 Loan Limits Change Makes It Easier To Get A Mortgage
The Federal Housing Finance Agency just recently released that the loan limits for 2017 are going up. In many areas throughout the country loan amount sizes are increasing. In particular the conforming loan limit has also risen from $417,000 to $424,100. Here’s what this means… Rising loan limits make it easier to secure mortgage financing.…
Read More about 2017 Loan Limits Change Makes It Easier To Get A Mortgage6 questions every lender will ask
Like it or not when you apply for a mortgage you’re going to go through financial scrutiny. How well your financial picture is in order will determine an easy, slow or difficult process. Here’s what you need to know when your file is reviewed… Mortgage underwriting in today’s environment is a very bureaucratic process. The…
Read More about 6 questions every lender will askAre you a physician? Getting a mortgage just got easier…
One of more unique ways borrowers in the health care industry can get a mortgage is the doctor’s loan. Here’s how the flexible program works… One of the benefits of being a physician when it comes time to getting a mortgage is having more financial flexibility. This can help bridge the gap between renting and…
Read More about Are you a physician? Getting a mortgage just got easier…How your mortgage fees can change
Getting a mortgage can be a costly endeavor if you don’t plan accordingly. Deadlines, qualifying, and paperwork are some of the things you’re going to be dealing with over the course of your escrow. Here’s what you need to know regarding loan costs… Fees can change in part for a slew of reasons, but for…
Read More about How your mortgage fees can changeWhy using your income for a down payment may not fly
Working on your down payment money to buy a home? Here’s something you need to know…your paycheck can work against your down payment savings plan. Buying a home requires precision planning, good income, good credit, manageable liabilities and a healthy down payment. As much as 3.5% of the purchase price can be a big factor…
Read More about Why using your income for a down payment may not flyHow to figure out closing costs on a mortgage
Closing costs are a factor you must account for consider when taking out a mortgage to buy or refinance a home. Here’s what you need to know across the board… When can you take out a mortgage there’s fees that you’re going to pay to various service providers besides just the mortgage company. This includes,…
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