The Mortgage Files

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

4 Things Banks Won’t Tell You About Mortgages

4 Things Banks Won’t Tell You About Mortgages

By Scott Sheldon / July 24, 2015

As the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau strives towards creating more transparency within the mortgage industry, these truths remain. Here are four things you won’t hear from your bank at loan application… ‘You Can Get a Better Deal Elsewhere’ Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac publish mortgagee guidelines banks use to originate loans, in order to ultimately…

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How To Save When Refinancing A Mortgage Bigger Than 417k

By Scott Sheldon / June 12, 2015

If recent mortgage rate movement has spooked you into refinancing, you’ll want make sure to pay particularly close attention if your loan size is bigger than $417,000. Jumbo investors in the marketplace are offering lucrative rates and deals. Which Investor Plays a Role It does not matter where you apply for a mortgage. Whether you…

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How To Prevent Common Surprises In The Mortgage Loan Process

By Scott Sheldon / May 7, 2015

All too often, the water cooler talk circulates and the stories about mortgage companies dropping the ball become ingrained with would be borrowers and the real estate community alike. How to stop changes before they happen… Rates & Loan Fees Change Fees changing and rising, sting the most. Nothing is more frustrating for a consumer…

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