The Mortgage Files

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

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How to increase your investment rate of return using mortgage financing

By Scott Sheldon / September 26, 2021

If you’re looking to get a good return on your money, and you’re looking at bank accounts, you might want to consider paying down your mortgage balance. Before you do, here are some things you should consider… Most bank accounts generate paltry rates of return. Those returns are not getting you any interest on your…

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Should you improve your credit or buy a house now?

By Scott Sheldon / August 29, 2021

One of the challenges to purchasing a home is your credit score. Everyone knows to obtain the best financing available you need to have good credit or even better great credit. But for everybody else, if you’re quiet is questionable or middle of the road this information is for you…   Traditionally, to get a…

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Why you should not hesitate on making offer to buy a home

By Scott Sheldon / May 12, 2021

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 affordable and within your budget… You have found the family home that you could afford and it is priced at…

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3 ways that will prevent you from getting a mortgage

By Scott Sheldon / February 12, 2020

If you want a mortgage, you need to play by the lender’s rules. There’s an old saying called the Golden Rule he who has the money makes the rules. When it comes to getting mortgage loan financing you need to be prepared to show supporting income documentation and have your ducks lined up. Here is…

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Self Employed Borrowers

Here is a legit non-traditional income program for self-employed mortgage borrowers

By Scott Sheldon / June 30, 2019

Traditionally, self-employed mortgage borrowers are more heavily scrutinized by mortgage companies because of their gyrating income. If their business stops the revenue stops and their ability to make a mortgage payment could be impacted. That’s the rationale behind why lenders look at self-employed borrowers more stringently. Lenders request both personal and or corporate returns from…

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How to use seller carry financing to purchase a house with less cash down

Should you buy & build or buy a single family home?

By Scott Sheldon / June 23, 2019

  Purchasing a house is representative of so many different things in life depending on who you ask. Buying a lot and constructing is a monstrous project requiring long-term planning. Here’s some things to consider if you’re trying to weigh out the options… Let’s first look at the example of building home. Building a home…

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Why you need to buy a house if you have access to cash

By Scott Sheldon / March 28, 2018

Buying a house is probably the largest financial transaction most people will ever take on. Following is why you need to consider purchasing a house if you have access to cash… Buying a first home can be a pivotal moment in the milestones of life. Many people want the pride of being able to purchase…

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Tax Forms and Tax Losses

Tax return losses may hurt your mortgage chances

By Scott Sheldon / May 23, 2017

Qualifying for a mortgage involves: an acceptable credit score, sufficient assets and stable income. These are to show you can support a mortgage payment, plus other liabilities. You must have a balance of all three to successfully qualify for financing. The following is what you must know when trying to qualify with “paper losses” on…

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