The Mortgage Files
Nationally syndicated mortgage news and advice from Senior Loan Officer Scott Sheldon.
Did you know the credit score you need to get a mortgage is less than 600?
The credit score to get a mortgage to buy a house is a lot less than you think. Here’s what the magic credit score is and what options you have available if your credit score is not the greatest and you’re looking to purchase or refinance a home… Despite what you read on the internet…
Read More about Did you know the credit score you need to get a mortgage is less than 600?Is waiting to apply for a mortgage after taxes the right move?
During this time of year, it’s customary for borrowers to feel the need to apply for a mortgage after they file their tax returns. Unfortunately, this is more of an emotional desire than a practical one for most would be mortgage borrowers. Lenders do not need your tax returns necessarily for a loan application unless…
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If you hate your mortgage as much as everyone else does, this article is for you. One of the things people hate about home mortgages is the amount of interest they pay over the total term of the loan. Following is a strategy to help you pay off your house faster without breaking your pocket…
Read More about Here is an easy way to save thousands in mortgage interest expense without refinancingNew tax bill 2018- why people should refinance their equity lines and second mortgages
The new 2017 tax plan is spelling unwelcome news for mortgage borrowers who hold home equity lines of credit. Here is what to know if you have a home equity line of credit or a second mortgage on your home… What are home equity lines of credit? Home equity lines of credit are essentially enormous…
Read More about New tax bill 2018- why people should refinance their equity lines and second mortgagesWhy the credit score you think you have might not be correct for a mortgage
Consumers thinking about getting a mortgage should know where they stand. Here is what you might not know about your credit score when it comes to applying for a mortgage. The truth is not all credit reports are created equal. Many of the consumer credit reporting services that are available in the market place today…
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This local county housing market continues to evolve and show strong signs of growth and appreciation. Here is what you need to know if you are going to be buying a house in 2018… Two things to watch for is interest rates and home prices. Both heavily can affect your ability to borrow and ultimately,…
Read More about 2 things to watch for buying a house in 2018These mortgage scenarios will almost always mean paying discount points
Discount point are nothing more than upfront head you pay to purchase a lower interest rate and subsequently a lower monthly payment. In some case the you may not have a choice to pay discount points. Following are those ways… It is reasonable to assume when refinancing with a lower than 660 credit score on…
Read More about These mortgage scenarios will almost always mean paying discount pointsHow your mortgage payment changes per every $100,000 in purchase price
One of the questions home buyers have when house hunting is the relationship between their monthly mortgage payment and how much purchase price they are looking to take on. Here’s what you can use as a guide when you’re house hunting to help determine that bridge that gap… In most instances, for every $100,000 of…
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