The Mortgage Files
Nationally syndicated mortgage news and advice from Senior Loan Officer Scott Sheldon.
Watch out for these two sneaky mortgage practices
It’s no surprise the housing market has tight inventory and mortgage rates are on the rise. As the overall market continues to contract banks are coming up with innovative ways to elicit business. The following tricks are ethically questionable… The first trick banks use is associated with credit reporting. Mortgage companies must pull a copy…
Read More about Watch out for these two sneaky mortgage practices3 things you will never hear from a big internet mortgage lender
Working with an internet lender may or may not be in your best interests. Whoever you hire to help you with mortgage loan financing should be well-versed and experienced in mortgage financing. Here are 3 things you will never hear from an internet only lender…. If you don’t fit our programs, you probably will not…
Read More about 3 things you will never hear from a big internet mortgage lenderLoan programs to look at with little or no down payment
Looking to buy a primary home or maybe a move up home, but don’t have any cash? Following are some programs they could be available to you to help you purchase a house… VA financing… if you are a military veteran you can purchase a house with no money down using a VA loan. The…
Read More about Loan programs to look at with little or no down payment5 reasons you will not be able to buy a house in Sonoma county
The Sonoma County housing market has an average housing price at 648,000. Housing prices in Sonoma County are indeed expensive. Following is what you need to know if you plan to buy a house in Sonoma County in the current market… 1. You don’t have a down payment or any access to cash. In a…
Read More about 5 reasons you will not be able to buy a house in Sonoma countyWhat you need to know when buying a condo
Condo units are easier on the pocketbook than single-family residences. Condos offer home ownership at a fraction of the cost but like all real estate comes with different nuances. Here’s what you need to know when purchasing a condo unit… How much do you qualify for? This should be priority number one for all home…
Read More about What you need to know when buying a condoAre there really no houses available for home buying?
The median house price in Sonoma County recently hit $670,000. If you feel there is simply not enough inventory to choose from you may want to think again. Here is why… First order of business-what does your financial capacity support purchasing? Your buying power is your future. Put another way if your buying power supports…
Read More about Are there really no houses available for home buying?How to balance a budget with a mortgage
Balancing a mortgage payment with other monthly liabilities in your life can be a balancing act. Here’s some tips to follow when trying to juggle liabilities, while still being able to save money. The ideal Financial profile is healthy blend of cash, credit and income. Simply put, the optimal financial profile would be to…
Read More about How to balance a budget with a mortgageHow a recast mortgage will benefit you as a consumer
Deciding which mortgage company to handle your financing can often be a tedious process requiring hours of time, comparing various rates, fees, terms experience and quality of the person that you’re working with. Here is one additional factor to consider… You ought to select the lender whose terms are all woven into the fabric of…
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