The Mortgage Files
Nationally syndicated mortgage news and advice from Senior Loan Officer Scott Sheldon.
Are you self-employed and having a tough time getting a mortgage?
Are you self-employed and having a tough time getting a mortgage? Here’s what you need to know… When it comes to being self-employed one of the biggest challenges that you’re going to have as an entrepreneur is reporting income. The more income you show the more taxes you pay, and the more taxes you pay…
Read More about Are you self-employed and having a tough time getting a mortgage?What to do when you’re told you can’t qualify for a mortgage
If you’re trying to purchase or refinance a home and you’ve been turned down, read on. Perhaps your income is not up to par, or your credit score is not up to par or there’s some sort of material financial situation making your loan application problematic. Here is what to know… Most mortgage companies generally…
Read More about What to do when you’re told you can’t qualify for a mortgageHow assumable mortgage loans work
If you’ve been thinking about buying a home and have been discouraged about interest rates you might be able to assume the seller’s mortgage. Think it’s too good to be true? It’s not. Here’s some information that you might need to know as it relates to assuming someone else’s mortgage when buying a home… Let’s…
Read More about How assumable mortgage loans workNew Mortgage Loan Limits for 2023
The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced on Tuesday, November 29th the new loan limits for 2023. The new conforming loan limit has increased and has been year over year 7 years in a row. If you’re thinking about purchasing or refinancing a home in 2023 here is what you need to know… The loan limit…
Read More about New Mortgage Loan Limits for 2023How to buy a home 2-1 and 3-2-1 Buydown Program
If you’re thinking about purchasing a home and you’re worried about the mortgage payment. Fear not, some, but not all mortgage companies might offer a buy-down program allowing you to get a below-market interest rate… It’s no surprise mortgage rates are presently on the higher side averaging 6.4 to 6.99 depending on your credit score,…
Read More about How to buy a home 2-1 and 3-2-1 Buydown ProgramIs the mortgage rate or the purchase price you pay for a home more important?
If you’ve been thinking about purchasing a home and you’ve been on the fence because you’re just not sure about the right time, the information that’s going to follow is for you… Trying to time the market to identify a moment in time to pinpoint the right time to purchase a home is an incredibly…
Read More about Is the mortgage rate or the purchase price you pay for a home more important?Why are current mortgage rates so high?
People who are thinking about getting a mortgage to buy or refinance a home are having shell shock relating to the costs associated with doing a mortgage transaction. It’s not as simple as inflation to why mortgage rates are so high. Here’s some information that explains not only why mortgage rates are so high, but…
Read More about Why are current mortgage rates so high?5 reasons you’re not ready to buy a home
Buying a home is considered to be the American dream. Buying a home however is also not for everyone as it requires careful consideration of planning, a little bit of success, and the right people working for you. Just because you can buy a home doesn’t necessarily mean that you should. Here are five reasons…
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