The Mortgage Files

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

Chart showing mortgage rates with points and the impact on pricing in high-interest rate environments.

How mortgage rate pricing works when rates decline

By Scott Sheldon / October 9, 2024

When interest rates are high, here’s how mortgage pricing works. Mortgage companies make money in two ways: the origination of the loan and the servicing of the loan, which involves collecting your monthly mortgage payments. When interest rates are higher, say around 7%, mortgage aggregators assess the value of that mortgage. They think, “If rates…

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"A concerned homeowner holding mortgage documents in front of a house, with fluctuating interest rates represented in the background, symbolizing the uncertainty and risks of refinancing."

The Hidden Risk of Lower Interest Rates: Why Refinancing May Not Be as Simple as It Seems

By Scott Sheldon / October 2, 2024

The Hidden Risk of Lower Interest Rates: Why Refinancing May Not Be as Simple as It Seems As the possibility of lower interest rates looms on the horizon, many homeowners and buyers are excited about the idea of refinancing their loans and saving on their monthly payments. However, there’s a risk that comes with those…

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