The Mortgage Files
Nationally syndicated mortgage news and advice from Senior Loan Officer Scott Sheldon.
Are 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…
Read More about How a recast mortgage will benefit you as a consumerDid you know the credit score you need to get a mortgage is less than 600?
The credit score to get a mortgage to buy a house is a lot less than you think. Here’s what the magic credit score is and what options you have available if your credit score is not the greatest and you’re looking to purchase or refinance a home… Despite what you read on the internet…
Read More about Did you know the credit score you need to get a mortgage is less than 600?New tax bill 2018- why people should refinance their equity lines and second mortgages
The new 2017 tax plan is spelling unwelcome news for mortgage borrowers who hold home equity lines of credit. Here is what to know if you have a home equity line of credit or a second mortgage on your home… What are home equity lines of credit? Home equity lines of credit are essentially enormous…
Read More about New tax bill 2018- why people should refinance their equity lines and second mortgagesWhy the credit score you think you have might not be correct for a mortgage
Consumers thinking about getting a mortgage should know where they stand. Here is what you might not know about your credit score when it comes to applying for a mortgage. The truth is not all credit reports are created equal. Many of the consumer credit reporting services that are available in the market place today…
Read More about Why the credit score you think you have might not be correct for a mortgageWhy the media is the worst gauge for the direction mortgage rates
If you’re in the market for a mortgage, the worst gauge the direction of mortgage rates is the media. Here’s why … Mortgage rates trade in lockstep with the mortgage back securities market which changes with the ebb and flow of the stock market. As Money flows in and out of stocks, the same happens…
Read More about Why the media is the worst gauge for the direction mortgage ratesHere is something most married folks do not realize when applying for an FHA Loan
Today’s world of mortgages is made up by two sorts of loans government backed loans and government insured loans. Government insured loans are hugely popular. The FHA Loan is the benchmark government loan appealing to many due to its flexible guidelines and lower down payment options. Here is one pitfall you need to know if…
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