The Mortgage Files

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

The number one thing you need to watch out for on FHA and VA mortgages

The number one thing you need to watch out for on FHA and VA mortgages

By Scott Sheldon / September 2, 2020

Both programs offer extremely attractive interest rates, incredibly flexible qualifying, and also support less than perfect credit. Overall the programs are very favorable to producing an outcome that is practical and affordable. However, there is something you need to know about government mortgages that can be particularly difficult depending on your financial situation. Here is…

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how the ppp loan may hurt your mortgage

How the new PPP Loan may adversely affect your mortgage

By Scott Sheldon / May 11, 2020

If you’re looking for mortgage loan financing and you have taking out or considering the new federal paycheck Protection Program mortgage loan here’s some things you need to know… Residential Mortgage financing does require a certain amount of monthly income and having expenses that are low enough to be in alignment with a new proposed…

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How to navigate mortgage appraisal situations during the Coronavirus pandemic

How to navigate mortgage appraisal situations during the Coronavirus pandemic

By Scott Sheldon / May 2, 2020

One of the things that have changed since the coronavirus has taken shape is how mortgage lenders are viewing appraisals. If you’re buying or refinancing a home here’s what you need to know… If you have a very good strong financial package typically 20% equity with good credit score and sufficient savings in the bank…

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Why a 6 Month job gap on your FHA Mortgage could be an issue

How the FHA 100 mile rule limits your ability to rent out and buy a home

By Scott Sheldon / December 26, 2019

FHA Loans are one of the most flexible loan programs available in the US housing market today. They are incredibly flexible only require a 3.5% down payment and offers very makes sense underwriting. If you’re looking at an FHA loan however and you already own a house and your desiring to borrow money to buy…

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Why interest rates probably will not go down any lower

Mortgage rate too good to be true? It probably is…

By Scott Sheldon / August 18, 2019

So, you got a mortgage rate that sounds too good to be true but now you can’t close Mortgage rates are presently near their historic lows on 30-year fixed rate mortgage with the average 30-year fixed being between 3.375% and 4.125%. As such people are refinancing in droves taking advantage of the dip in rates.…

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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 Refinancing Today Trumps Waiting for Lower Rates Tomorrow

Mortgages: why you need to read the fine print

By Scott Sheldon / May 5, 2019

Every consumer wants to get a fair and reasonable deal on the cost of borrowing funds refinance your home or purchase a home. However, what many people get fooled into is believing that whatever they’re seeing on the internet or receiving in their mailbox is is the best choice for them. Here is what you…

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why the va mortgage is the best home loan

Why the VA mortgage is the best home loan

By Scott Sheldon / April 9, 2019

If you served in the military a VA mortgage if you can qualify supports, the maximal amount of borrowing power with the lowest possible payment. Here are some things to consider when looking at a VA mortgage… The US Department of Veterans Affairs guarantees loans up to 100% loan to value for purchase rate and…

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