The Mortgage Files
Nationally syndicated mortgage news and advice from Senior Loan Officer Scott Sheldon.
What to do if you need last year’s income tax returns to get a mortgage
How’s your income? This is the first of many questions a banker is going to ask when you apply for a home loan. Here is how tax returns play a role in your ability to obtain mortgage loan financing. Generally, you need provide two years of 1040’s to a banker when applying for a home…
Read More about What to do if you need last year’s income tax returns to get a mortgageHow Often Can You Refinance Your Home?
There is no limitation to how frequently you can refinance your home. Do it as often and freely as you like as it financially makes sense to do so. Following are some things to consider when pulling the trigger… Closing Costs Are you throwing good money after bad? If you recently paid fees on your…
Read More about How Often Can You Refinance Your Home?Can You Get Mortgage Financing For Manufactured Or Modular Homes? You May Be Surprised…
Trying to get a loan for a mobile home? You may be surprised learn there is financing options available for non-single-family residence homes. What to know… Your property type holds all the cards in whether or not you’ll be able to obtain competitive loan terms. For starters, you need to own the land. If you…
Read More about Can You Get Mortgage Financing For Manufactured Or Modular Homes? You May Be Surprised…Refinancing: 4 Practical Money Saving Ways To Combine A First & Second Mortgage
Do you want to combine your first and second mortgage into one? Here’s 4 smart some money savings tips to be aware of when you submit a loan application. When you apply to refinance your home with the intent of financing more money beyond the balance of your first mortgage, your total loan amount could…
Read More about Refinancing: 4 Practical Money Saving Ways To Combine A First & Second MortgageFHA’s 2016 Loan Limit Increases May Help You Buy A Home Or Refinance More Easily
If you have been on the fence about buying a home or refinancing the one you already own, the 2016 FHA loan limit increases may financially benefit you. Here’s how… The Federal Housing Administration continues their mission in helping consumers realize the dream of homeownership. In today’s mortgage lending environment there’s three buckets of loan…
Read More about FHA’s 2016 Loan Limit Increases May Help You Buy A Home Or Refinance More EasilyHow The 2016 Loan Limit Increases Will Benefit You
On November 25, 2015, the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced the 2016 new loan limits. Most notably, four counties in California have increased as well as various others throughout the country. Here’s what you need to know regarding the changes… Know Your Loan Category When you apply for a mortgage to buy a home or…
Read More about How The 2016 Loan Limit Increases Will Benefit YouWill Loans With A Few Payments Left Hurt My Home Buying Chances?
If you’re thinking about qualifying for a mortgage, here’s what you must know if you have payments with a few months left to go. Get the facts… When you apply for a mortgage loan, the lender takes in the consideration your credit score, your cash you plan to use to spend on a home, your…
Read More about Will Loans With A Few Payments Left Hurt My Home Buying Chances?How Generating A Bigger Income Plays A Role In Your Borrowing Power
Ever wonder the best way to gain more control of your debt? A low rate and payment helps, but discipline and smart income choices play an important role as well… Income is a crucial component lenders look at when granting you a mortgage loan. It is the basis by which they are going to get…
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