The Mortgage Files
Nationally syndicated mortgage news and advice from Senior Loan Officer Scott Sheldon.
Can you get a mortgage with a brand new job or a recent raise?
One of the most important things consumers have to deal with when securing mortgage loan financing besides having a good credit score and a good down payment is having income to actually offset the proposed liability i.e, a mortgage payment. Income is single-handedly the most important thing because it drives affordability. Lenders and banks know…
Read MoreHow to get a mortgage if your income was affected by Covid_19 in 2020
If you experienced any financial difficulty in 2020 and are now back on your feet and looking to purchase or refinance a home this information is for you… Every mortgage company is going to review your situation a little bit differently unfortunately, it’s not one size fits all as a result some lenders have an…
Read MoreHow to spruce up your offer to buy a home
Let’s say if you are in the market to be buying a home in the current environment here some things you might want to be aware of with regards to acting on a house that’s within your budget… Let’s say as a result the house you could afford is say $650k. For whatever reason, you…
Read MoreCan you realistically buy a home with no money down?
In order to be successful in real estate, you need to take the advice of a good quality lender experienced in the local area in which looking to purchase. While it is possible to secure a no down payment program, closing on a home in this unique real estate market is another matter. Following is…
Read MoreShould you buy an existing home or build a new one?
In this environment, it’s no easy feat to get your foot in the door with real estate. You really have to avenues buy a house already in existence or build a new one. Here’s the skinny on both… Building a home Building a house is not for the faint of heart. It requires a considerable…
Read MoreHow much money you need to purchase a home
The old adage you need 20% down to buy a home these days couldn’t be further from the truth. Contrary to popular belief, you only need a very small down payment to be successful in purchasing a home. 20% down is the old school mantra of lending however if you can put down 20% your…
Read MoreHow to get a mortgage without tax returns for 2021
It goes without saying getting mortgage loan financing could be a little bit of an arduous process for some folks particularly those who have challenges showing income are in the self-employed category. The stated income loans and the loans that were created for self-employed borrowers unfortunately are very far and few these days and in…
Read MoreHow to handle this mortgage rate environment
With the new administration we have, the extra stimulus the federal government is working its way through the markets, inflation, or fears of inflation is definitely upon us and as result, an unstable mortgage rate environment is upon us… The reality of it is no mortgage loan officer no matter how good they are has…
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