The Mortgage Files
Nationally syndicated mortgage news and advice from Senior Loan Officer Scott Sheldon.
4 Signs You’re Not Ready to Buy a House
4 signs you’re not ready to buy a house when it comes to purchasing a home. It’s probably one of the highest-ticket purchases you’ll ever make in life, if not the most high-ticket purchase. You want to, of course, make sure that affordability is number one. This is primary, above all else. However, just because…
Read MoreHow to Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage Without a Hard Credit Check
How to Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage Without a Hard Credit Check In the quest for homeownership, getting pre-approved for a mortgage is a crucial step. Most mortgage companies require a hard credit check during this process, which can sometimes negatively impact your credit scores. You’ve probably seen warnings about this online. However, there are…
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