The Mortgage Files
Nationally syndicated mortgage news and advice from Senior Loan Officer Scott Sheldon.
Your choices if you’re self employed and you don’t show enough income for a mortgage
Mortgage companies use your net income from your tax returns to qualify you. The excuse my accountant won’t let me do that, or I have to pay more taxes is incongruent with mortgage loans. Here is what you need to know… Part of being an entrepreneur is also bearing the costs that come with it…
Read MoreWhy purchase price should secondary to this one thing when buying a home
Here is the number one thing you need to be concerned about when buying a house and it’s not the purchase price… For people buying a house, the prospect of the market being over-inflated, the market being too high, or the purchase price of the house being too much those are all concerns however, there’s…
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 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 MoreWhy your granny unit might ding your mortgage application
People trying to refinance their mortgages to take advantage of favorable current market conditions might come to realize they have a problem with their house. A granny unit can be a wonderful opportunity to maintain a mortgage, drive affordability as part of the broader budget, however, if it’s not done in the right way, it…
Read MoreWhy your mortgage loan application might be delayed
With interest rates being at historical lows more and more people are applying for mortgages and nationally mortgage banks and lenders across the country are experiencing unprecedented amounts of volume, expect delays. If you’re purchasing or refinancing a home follow is what you need to understand and be aware of… The coronavirus pandemic has created…
Read MoreTypes of mortgages that may cost more
It’s no surprise 30-year mortgage rates today are under 3% with good credit, good equity, and good income. What you might not know is that not all loan situations are considered equal. Here are the several types of financing situations that might end up costing you more money… Please know your neighbor down the street…
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