The Mortgage Files
Nationally syndicated mortgage news and advice from Senior Loan Officer Scott Sheldon.
3 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 paymentThe percentage down to purchase a rental property might less than you think
To purchase a rental property the consensus down payment needed 20%. However, the requirement to purchase a rental property is much lower than you think. Here’s what you need to know if you’re buying a rental property…. To purchase a property for rental income purposes 15% down is the requirement. If you’re purchasing a rental…
Read More about The percentage down to purchase a rental property might less than you thinkWhat to know when co-signing on someone else’s mortgage
Co-signing is a way to help a family member or a friend get approved for credit. When you co-sign on someone else’s mortgage you are effectively lending a portion of your credit and income to help someone else qualify. Here’s what co-signing means when it comes time to getting a mortgage… If you have a…
Read More about What to know when co-signing on someone else’s mortgageAre 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 mortgageWhy you need to buy a house if you have access to cash
Buying a house is probably the largest financial transaction most people will ever take on. Following is why you need to consider purchasing a house if you have access to cash… Buying a first home can be a pivotal moment in the milestones of life. Many people want the pride of being able to purchase…
Read More about Why you need to buy a house if you have access to cashHow 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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