The Mortgage Files
Nationally syndicated mortgage news and advice from Senior Loan Officer Scott Sheldon.
Be careful getting a mortgage if you have a bankruptcy
A bankruptcy can possibly be a detrimental blow to your mortgage chances if it’s not handled in the right way. Following is what you should take into consideration if you have a bankruptcy in your past or will be filing an upcoming bankruptcy… First things first for our purposes we are discussing a Chapter 7…
Read More about Be careful getting a mortgage if you have a bankruptcyShould you do a cash-out refinance or get a home equity line of credit?
As mortgage rates continue to remain flat, it might not be a bad thing to consider really weighing out both options of getting a home equity line of credit or doing a Cash out refinance for that home improvement project or debt consolidation you have been thinking about. If you’re looking to pull money out…
Read More about Should you do a cash-out refinance or get a home equity line of credit?Does your mortgage lender know how to do purchase business?
Purchasing a home is a large financial move and there is a ton of details that go into the process; including everything from getting a mortgage to finding the right house in the right neighborhood within the area and location your desiring to purchase in. Then there’s crafting the offer and packaging it in a…
Read More about Does your mortgage lender know how to do purchase business?Why waiting to pull credit may not make sense for getting a mortgage
Everyone wants to be a credit expert especially when it comes time to getting a mortgage. The unfortunate truth is most people do not have the expertise or time to accurately enhance their credit scores. If you’re trying to work on your credit for getting a mortgage here’s what you should plan for… There are…
Read More about Why waiting to pull credit may not make sense for getting a mortgageHere’s how to get the most benefit from your first-time home buyer researching
As a first-time home buyer taking the plunge to home ownership is a big step. You need to be feeling good about your personal debts and cash flow. Here is what you want to consider when researching so you can make the most informed home buying decision… The things you should consider when deciding whether…
Read More about Here’s how to get the most benefit from your first-time home buyer researchingBe wary about paying off this type of debt when getting a home mortgage
Most mortgage companies will let you pay off debt to qualify for a mortgage. The beauty of doing so is borrowing power increase. Here’s what you know when paying off debt to getting a bigger mortgage amount…. Paying off debt to qualify is a wonderful way to drive borrowing power. For example, let’s say you…
Read More about Be wary about paying off this type of debt when getting a home mortgageCommon questions on financed pmi mortgage loans
The two most common loans available in the marketplace are Conventional loans and FHA Loans. FHA Loans are insured by the Federal Housing Administration and Conventional mortgages are backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. When you use an FHA loan to purchase or refinance a house there is an upfront mortgage insurance premium calculated…
Read More about Common questions on financed pmi mortgage loansThese little nuances may affect your first-time buyer mortgage options
Purchasing a house for the first time requires careful planning and consideration so you can make the right financial choice for you and your family. Here’s what you ought to consider when your determining whether or not you should pull the trigger on the big ticket purchase… There’s two types of mortgage loans available in…
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