The Mortgage Files
Nationally syndicated mortgage news and advice from Senior Loan Officer Scott Sheldon.
Find A Sonoma County Real Estate Loan EVEN If You Are Unemployed
Yes you can actually get a Sonoma County real estate loan, if you are unemployed. Think it’s crazy? You bet it is! Unemployment is defined as the people who are receiving unemployment benefits from the government when proactively seeking employment. This is the standard description of unemployment. There is another factor of unemployment to consider…
Read More about Find A Sonoma County Real Estate Loan EVEN If You Are UnemployedHome Buying Sonoma County: Paying Off Debt To Qualify
If you are in the process of home buying or even refinancing a Sonoma County Home, and are using mortgage loan financing your monthly reoccurring debts are going to be used in determining your maximum mortgage amount you can qualify for. This will ultimately determine whether not your loan is approved and subsequently funded. In…
Read More about Home Buying Sonoma County: Paying Off Debt To QualifyThe Role of Second Mortgages In Refinancing
The role of the second mortgage in a refinance situation can sometimes be a challenging obstacle to overcome. Second mortgages usually come in the form of a (HELOC) home equity line of credit or an equity line behind a first mortgage secured against a primary residence, second home or investment property. As values in Sonoma…
Read More about The Role of Second Mortgages In Refinancing640 is the Magic Credit Score For Getting A Mortgage Loan These Days
As we all know getting a mortgage loan today can be challenge. Dealing with adverse credit can be somewhat unpleasant, but necessary to procure mortgage financing. The credit score is an indicator of how likely you are to default on a monthly debt obligation in the next three months. The higher the credit score the…
Read More about 640 is the Magic Credit Score For Getting A Mortgage Loan These DaysHomebuying 101: How Monthly Debt Affects Your Purchasing Power
Are you considering buying a house? If yes, your monthly debt obligations play at significant role in your ability to qualify for a mortgage loan. So the next time you are contemplating purchasing a great new car or truck, be aware of the fact the new auto loan payment will reduce your ability to get…
Read More about Homebuying 101: How Monthly Debt Affects Your Purchasing PowerMortgage Tip: Increase Your Credit Score
So you went ahead and applied for a mortgage loan and you’re all geared up to refinance refinance at today’s fantastic interest rates and your lined up to be preapproved to purchase a house. Your income is good, your assets is good, you got two years on the job, and even don’t have much debt.…
Read More about Mortgage Tip: Increase Your Credit ScoreFHA Condos VS. PUD's
Thinking about buying a condominium or unit in a planned unit development? If yes, first off congratulations on deciding to get preapproved to purchase real estate. The best areas in Sonoma County for condominiums are Rohnert Park followed by a Santa Rosa. Sometimes the property you might be looking at is really a planned unit…
Read More about FHA Condos VS. PUD'sForeclosure Vs. Short Sale Know The Risks
For any homeowners who are in the predicament of choosing a short sale versus a foreclosure, this information is for you. Many people will tell you to just let the property go to foreclosure and in some cases that is the best route, but more often than not, a short sale makes more sense for…
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