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
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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The Federal Housing Finance Agency just rolled out August 12th, 2020 new change to conventional mortgage refinances. Here’s what you need to know going forward… Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are now assessing 50 basis points loan level pricing adjustment on all refinances for conventional loans going forward. For example, a mortgage that was offered…
Read More about New fee for residential conventional mortgagesBuying a house? Expect multiple offers
Believe it or not, the pandemic has created a unique situation where many markets are experiencing multiple-offer situations on properties for sale. If you’re going to get pre-approved or begin looking for a house here is what you might want to be aware of and what you can best do to position your chances of…
Read More about Buying a house? Expect multiple offersShould you buy a condo or a single family home?
When it comes to purchasing a home especially a first home what you decide to purchase can affect your affordability. Here’s what you might want to think about when you’re deciding to purchase a condo versus a single-family house… When you purchase a condo your payment is comprised of principal, interest, taxes, and insurance and…
Read More about Should you buy a condo or a single family home?Minimum credit scores changing on mortgage programs due to Coronavirus
If you are in the market for mortgage loan financing or will be in 2020 this information could be very pertinent to your situation. Here is what you need to know about what is going on right now and likely will happen throughout the rest of this year… The Coronavirus pandemic is not only a…
Read More about Minimum credit scores changing on mortgage programs due to Coronavirus6 common mortgage loan scenarios you cannot circumnavigate
For some people getting a mortgage can be very challenging based on their financial profile. Following are some things to consider if your financial profile need some extra work and attention These are not all, but these are just some of the scenarios that can mortgage companies often see… I don’t want to apply for…
Read More about 6 common mortgage loan scenarios you cannot circumnavigateCould the 30 year fixed mortgage get to 3%?
Interest rates right now are very close to their all-time historical lows. We’ve seen this a few times before. Here’s what you need to consider when getting what you perceive as the best mortgage rate… Mortgage rates are in flux and have been in flux since the United States started keeping track of these numbers…
Read More about Could the 30 year fixed mortgage get to 3%?Here is the magic cash to payment formula to use when buying a home
Buying a house is a large financial investment. People when seeking a mortgage generally are looking to keep their payments as low as possible in relationship to their income and fixed costs. Here’s what you should look for when deciding how much cash you want to put in your home buying project… The general rule…
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