The Mortgage Files
Nationally syndicated mortgage news and advice from Senior Loan Officer Scott Sheldon.
5 quirky refinance scenarios that work
5 quirky refinance scenarios that work In the last few years mortgage lending guidelines have begun to loosen as the broader economy is stronger now that the recession has past. Following refinance scenarios are eligible for financing… Cash-out refinancing followed by cash-out refinancing just six months after. You heard that right you can do a…
Read More about 5 quirky refinance scenarios that work2019 Conforming Loan Limits Rise
The Federal Housing Finance Agency on November 28th raised the conforming and high balance loan limits for a Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans. Here’s what these changes will mean… Each year the Federal Housing Finance Agency which oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac reviews and evaluates changes on whether to keep the loan amounts…
Read More about 2019 Conforming Loan Limits RiseThese mortgage scenarios will almost always mean paying discount points
Discount point are nothing more than upfront head you pay to purchase a lower interest rate and subsequently a lower monthly payment. In some case the you may not have a choice to pay discount points. Following are those ways… It is reasonable to assume when refinancing with a lower than 660 credit score on…
Read More about These mortgage scenarios will almost always mean paying discount pointsHere is the dicey reality of renting vs buying in Sonoma County
Whether you buy a home or rent a home you will still have a housing payment obligation to make each month. The unfortunate reality in Sonoma County, CA is that in many cases you could be easily paying more in rent than you would for a mortgage. Not everyone who rents should be and not…
Read More about Here is the dicey reality of renting vs buying in Sonoma CountyHow much does it cost to refinance your mortgage?
If you’re trying to refinance your mortgage you should know what the costs are really are going to be and how they play into the mathematical equation of the total picture. Here’s what you need to know when it comes to refinancing your house and paying fees… When you refinance your house your closing costs…
Read More about How much does it cost to refinance your mortgage?Lending guidelines just got easier for conventional traditional mortgages
If you’re in the market for a mortgage and you are paying alimony, the guidelines just got easier to allow you to get a mortgage. Here’s how the new guideline will benefit you if you’re paying alimony… Previously, most mortgage companies would take an alimony payment obligation and use this debt against your income. Last…
Read More about Lending guidelines just got easier for conventional traditional mortgagesTax return losses may hurt your mortgage chances
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…
Read More about Tax return losses may hurt your mortgage chancesHow to remove private mortgage insurance
There is too much information circling around the internet, about how to remove mortgage insurance from your monthly mortgage payment. Unfortunately, it is not as simple as having 20% home equity either. Here is what you need to know about removing this dreaded housing cost. Is the loan insured by FHA or is the loan…
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