The Mortgage Files
Nationally syndicated mortgage news and advice from Senior Loan Officer Scott Sheldon.
How to align expectations with market conditions to buy a home
You have decided to you want to buy a home. You supply the lender with all your paperwork, and you know you can afford a mortgage even if it’s a little outside of your payment comfort, but for whatever reason you just can’t seem to get into a contract. The stars are not aligning, which,…
Read MoreWhy the current mortgage dilemma is a bigger problem than most think!
If you have a really low mortgage rate on your home right now, but you want to buy another home, there needs to be some sort of justification, for giving up the historic, low-interest rate to go into a higher-priced mortgage, here are some things consumers have to weigh out as a relates to making…
Read MoreHow your credit cards shape your ability to get a mortgage
Maintaining a personal budget and having a good financial plan associated with your income is a good 1st step in preparing yourself to get mortgage loan financing. Whether you are buying a home or refinancing, consumer debts matter. It can make or break your situation. Here are some things you might want to give some…
Read MoreThe #1 mistake consumers make when getting a mortgage…
To apply for a mortgage, get approved and close escrow you must have some sense of urgency. Whether you are buying a home or refinancing a home, your mortgage application needs to get moved up the priority scale in your life. If you don’t have that sense of urgency you may leave money on the…
Read MoreWorking two jobs is now easier to get a mortgage
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are starting to take a more balanced approach in the way they view mortgages. The change about self-employment income not hurting your W-2 income is one such example of that. Here’s what you need to know if you have both income types are looking for a mortgage… Up until recently…
Read MoreHow mortgage lender credits work
How mortgage lender credits work with rates If you’re getting a mortgage or plan to be you might be working with a situation where a lender credit is needed. Here is what you need to know with how lender credits work with regards to interest rates and government required disclosures… When you select a mortgage…
Read MoreHow to create wealth with your income and finances
For anyone who is ever thought about getting a mortgage, saving money and getting ahead financially this is for you. Following is what you should have for the most optimal financial profile… To purchase or refinance a house you need to have a blend of cash, credit and income. You would want your income to…
Read MoreHow to get a mortgage without providing tax returns
If you’re looking to purchase or refinance a house providing tax returns can sometimes just be inconvenient especially if your tax returns have various extending schedules. Here’s what you need to know if you’re looking to borrow money on a mortgage without providing the laundry list of financial documentation most banks and lenders require… Not…
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