The Mortgage Files

Nationally syndicated mortgage news and advice from Senior Loan Officer Scott Sheldon.

Should You Consider an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Who Is an ARM Appropriate For?

By Scott Sheldon / October 14, 2026

An adjustable-rate mortgage can save money for the right borrower, but only when the initial savings, timeline, and future payment risk all fit the plan.

Should you take out an adjustable rate mortgage?

By Scott Sheldon / September 4, 2022

With interest rates as high as they are consumers want adjustable-rate mortgages for payment relief. If you’re thinking about an adjustable-rate mortgage versus a fixed-rate mortgage here are some things, you need to be aware of… The first few years of the mortgage loan are called a teaser rate.  A teaser rate is short-term and…