The Mortgage Files
Nationally syndicated mortgage news and advice from Senior Loan Officer Scott Sheldon.
These forms of income can help you land a mortgage
In today’s world of mortgage lending showing enough income is paramount to qualifying. Here are some alternative income forms that can be used for a mortgage qualifying… Mortgage banks look for income to offset debt. If you’re monthly debt payments exceed your income you may have a tough time qualifying for a mortgage. Underwriting which…
Read More about These forms of income can help you land a mortgageAxing The Car Lease May Help Your Home Buying Efforts
Obtaining financing to buy a home is undoubtedly a process of documenting, explaining and documenting some more. Here is how a car lease can be a hurdle for home buying plan. Work-around options… What You Pay Counts When you apply for a mortgage loan, a mortgage broker is going tally up total payments you make…
Read More about Axing The Car Lease May Help Your Home Buying EffortsCan You Get Mortgage Financing For Manufactured Or Modular Homes? You May Be Surprised…
Trying to get a loan for a mobile home? You may be surprised learn there is financing options available for non-single-family residence homes. What to know… Your property type holds all the cards in whether or not you’ll be able to obtain competitive loan terms. For starters, you need to own the land. If you…
Read More about Can You Get Mortgage Financing For Manufactured Or Modular Homes? You May Be Surprised…Refinancing: 4 Practical Money Saving Ways To Combine A First & Second Mortgage
Do you want to combine your first and second mortgage into one? Here’s 4 smart some money savings tips to be aware of when you submit a loan application. When you apply to refinance your home with the intent of financing more money beyond the balance of your first mortgage, your total loan amount could…
Read More about Refinancing: 4 Practical Money Saving Ways To Combine A First & Second MortgageHow The 2016 Loan Limit Increases Will Benefit You
On November 25, 2015, the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced the 2016 new loan limits. Most notably, four counties in California have increased as well as various others throughout the country. Here’s what you need to know regarding the changes… Know Your Loan Category When you apply for a mortgage to buy a home or…
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It is no secret the cost of housing is expensive. Rising rents, and a strong real estate market, make it harder for first-time buyers to get a piece of the American dream. Buying a home means getting yourself credit worthy in these four areas: Credit Debt Income Assets If you do not know where you…
Read More about Here Is The Biggest Obstacle First-Time Home Buyers Face And Its Not Credit ScoreHow To Save When Refinancing A Mortgage Bigger Than 417k
If recent mortgage rate movement has spooked you into refinancing, you’ll want make sure to pay particularly close attention if your loan size is bigger than $417,000. Jumbo investors in the marketplace are offering lucrative rates and deals. Which Investor Plays a Role It does not matter where you apply for a mortgage. Whether you…
Read More about How To Save When Refinancing A Mortgage Bigger Than 417kWhy Applying For A Mortgage Does Not Automatically Tank Your Credit Score
There is a fair amount of misconception that applying for a mortgage causes your credit score to drop each time. Not the case. The sole act of having your credit report in conjunction with submitting a loan application to a mortgage company does not automatically constitute a reduction in your credit score. Here’s the skinny……
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