The Mortgage Files
Nationally syndicated mortgage news and advice from Senior Loan Officer Scott Sheldon.
How to avoid common self employed mortgage mistakes
If you’re self-employed and trying to get prequalified to buy a home period it is not only the income you show on paper, the total picture matters. Here’s what you need to know if you self employed and applying for a mortgage loan… You’re your own boss, you don’t work for anyone else, and you…
Read More about How to avoid common self employed mortgage mistakesWhen you’re applying for a home loan, make sure you tell your lender everything
If you’re thinking about getting prequalified to buy a home, maybe you have some issues with your credit history in the past, or maybe you cosigned for someone else’s property. These are the types of things you might think might not matter to a mortgage company granting your home loan, but they do matter. If…
Read More about When you’re applying for a home loan, make sure you tell your lender everythingHow your interest free consumer debt may be keeping you from buying a home
If you’re thinking about purchasing a home and you’re carrying any consumer debt, such as installment loans, personal loans, or even low-rate credit cards. These things could adversely affect your ability to purchase a home. If you carry any of these obligations and you are desiring to buy a home the following information is for…
Read More about How your interest free consumer debt may be keeping you from buying a homeWhy is the Cal HFA Shared Appreciation Dream Program as good as it sounds
If you’re looking to buy a home in the State of California and you’re a first-time homebuyer, and you don’t have 20% down or a very small down payment, this program could be a game changer for you and your family. Here’s how the program works, and how you can benefit from a financial standpoint…
Read More about Why is the Cal HFA Shared Appreciation Dream Program as good as it soundsHow earning more income affects your ability to buy a home
If you’re thinking about purchasing a house, it’s not just your credit score and your down payment that counts, it’s also your income, as your income drives affordability. How much income you generate is going to determine whether you’re able to buy a home. Here are some things to know about income when buying a…
Read More about How earning more income affects your ability to buy a homeThis FHA lender rule could be problematic for your mortgage
If you’re applying for a residential mortgage loan and you’re looking at an FHA loan to purchase or refinance a home this lender requirement could be problematic for you as it relates to qualifying… All FHA Mortgage Lenders in the United States use a system by Hud called FHA Connection. Its database is used to…
Read More about This FHA lender rule could be problematic for your mortgageWhy Silicon Valley Bank failed and why it’s good news for mortgage rates going forward
The recent failure of Silicon Valley Bank points to a broader issue that banks particularly depository institutions face as relates to their financial stability. Here is how this benefits your finances when buying or refinancing a home… Here is how a bank works, a bank takes the depositor’s money, and lends it out. They do…
Read More about Why Silicon Valley Bank failed and why it’s good news for mortgage rates going forwardShould I pay discount points when locking my interest rate?
For those looking to purchase to refinance a home, there might be some shellshock as it relates to costs associated with getting a home loan these days. It’s no surprise we are still in an inflationary environment and home loan rates are still feeling the effects of the broader inflationary environment. As a result, you…
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