The Mortgage Files
Nationally syndicated mortgage news and advice from Senior Loan Officer Scott Sheldon.
4 proven ways real estate will make your wealthier
If you’re thinking about buying a home, good, it’s a sound financial decision and it’s the bedrock by which most Americans in America have created wealth for themselves and their families. Here are the four pillars of owning real estate and how they all work in tandem with each other to make you wealthier as…
Read More about 4 proven ways real estate will make your wealthierHow a future recession may impact your plan to buy a home
If you’ve been thinking about purchasing a home and you’ve been on the fence because of economic conditions. The following information could assist you in helping to determine when and/or if you should purchase a home… The concern many home buyers have right now is “I want to wait and see”. Purchasing a home in…
Read More about How a future recession may impact your plan to buy a homeDoes waiting for the right time to buy a home make economic sense?
If you’ve been thinking about whether you should purchase a home, you might want to think about applying with a lender. This helps to get a read on where you are financial picture. If you’ve been thinking about purchasing a home, but you’re just not quite sure yet here are some things to consider… …
Read More about Does waiting for the right time to buy a home make economic sense?Federal reserve’s change to policy
Here is what the federal reserve’s change to monetary policy on June 15th, 2022, means for mortgage rates. If you’re buying or refinancing a home the information in this article is for you. The Federal Reserve increased interest rates on June 15th by 75 basis points. This is to curb surging inflation and tame what…
Read More about Federal reserve’s change to policyShould you refinance into a higher rate mortgage?
It is no surprise inflation is upon us, and interest rates are feeling the rising cost of goods and services. Everything seems like it is going up in price. Mortgage rates are no exception. One thing you might want to consider as it relates to refinancing your house is there is a net tangible benefit.…
Read More about Should you refinance into a higher rate mortgage?Your ex can make your mortgage application difficult
You’re trying to purchase or refinance a home. You have an ex that you’re dealing with that you were either married to or on the title to a property with. The mortgage process depends on what that communication looks like with that other person. It could be very easy or more technical and challenging. Yes,…
Read More about Your ex can make your mortgage application difficultFederal reserve hikes interest rates
Probably the biggest misnomer in mortgage finance is what consumers’ interest rates do when the Federal Reserve hikes interest rates up. The Federal Reserve is trying to control and stimulate the economy or slow down the economy based on economic conditions. What they do or don’t do, does influence mortgage rates. But it is not…
Read More about Federal reserve hikes interest ratesWill co-signing on someone else’s mortgage hurt my mortgage chances?
One of the most misunderstood things in the areas of mortgage finance is cosigning. What it means, what it does for the loan, and what it does to your financial future. It’s a bit murky what the reality is versus what you may hear or read. If you are thinking about cosigning, or you’ve been…
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