The Mortgage Files

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

3 things to know that make your mortgage difficult

3 things to know that make your mortgage difficult

By Scott Sheldon / November 21, 2021

Most people understand that getting mortgage financing is not the most fun thing in the world to do.  There’s an examination that takes place which is these requests for paperwork on the process and these requests for paperwork in the process can sometimes, for someone that doesn’t have familiarity with the mortgage process make it…

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Is a 50 year mortgage a good move?

By Scott Sheldon / March 16, 2017

Are you looking to afford a mortgage? A 50 year mortgage may be an option, but here are some things to consider when looking at a long mortgage term. These loans are not bought and sold by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. They are smaller banks and portfolio lenders that offer unique financing and as…

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3 things you will not like about today’s mortgage process

By Scott Sheldon / July 19, 2016

These things about today’s mortgage loan process will drive you crazy. Know what lenders will want…. Patriot Act This says lenders do not make loans to drug dealers, money launderers or terrorists.  Obviously, 99.9% of today’s mortgage loan borrowers are completely on the up and up. However, this does not change the fact mortgage lenders…

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Refinancing? What To Expect If You’re Rusty On The Financials

Refinancing? What To Expect If You’re Rusty On The Financials

By Scott Sheldon / June 25, 2015

Homeowners who have not taken out a mortgage in a few years are often astonished at the amount of paperwork they’ll need in the mortgage loan process. If you have not refinanced in the last five years, here’s what to get up to speed on… Paperwork to Compile Scrounging up supporting documentation is the least…

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