Scott Sheldon

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Scott Sheldon is a senior loan officer and consumer advocate in Santa Rosa, California. His work has appeared in Yahoo! Homes, CNN Money, MarketWatch and The Wall Street Journal. Connect with him at Sonoma County Mortgages.

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Can Student Loans Hurt Your Mortgage Approval?
If not handled properly, your student loan can hurt your chances ... read more

October 21, 2015

Mortgages

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3 Things Homebuyers Need to Know About Mortgage Interest
Mortgage interest is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it’... read more

October 14, 2015

Mortgages

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5 Things That Can Kill Your Mortgage Application
Getting a mortgage can be no small task. These days, borrowers ha... read more

October 7, 2015

Mortgages

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Bad Credit? You Still Might Be Able to Get a Mortgage
Looking for a mortgage loan with bad credit? Believe it or not, y... read more

September 30, 2015

Mortgages

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Can You Still Get a Seller to Pay Your Closing Costs in Today’s Housing Market?
Home prices have risen across the country, and in many areas, the... read more

September 23, 2015

Mortgages

How to Shave Years Off a 30-Year Mortgage
Most strategies to pay off your mortgage faster involve making ra... read more

September 21, 2015

Mortgages