The Mortgage Files
Nationally syndicated mortgage news and advice from Senior Loan Officer Scott Sheldon.
Buy a New Home Without Selling First | Avoid Contingent Offers
By Scott Sheldon
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January 21, 2026
How to Buy a New Home Without Selling First One of the biggest challenges many homebuyers face today is wanting to buy a new home while still owning their current one. It’s an extremely common situation. You’ve built equity, you’re ready for the next chapter, but you can’t—or don’t want to—sell your current home before…
Read MoreHow to avoid getting a jumbo loan due to Coronavirus
By Scott Sheldon
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April 22, 2020
Securing mortgage loan financing right has become a little bit of a challenge for some families desiring to borrow money. Here are some considerations you need to be aware of if you’re looking for a jumbo mortgage during the coronavirus pandemic… If you’re looking to mortgage a house and the size of a loan that…
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