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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buying a home
3 Things You’d Better Have If You’re Serious About Buying a Home
If you’re looking to buy a home in today’s competitive re... read more

September 17, 2015

Mortgages

Is Your Credit Score Good Enough to Get a Better Mortgage?
Credit is the biggest hot-button topic in mortgage lending by far... read more

September 12, 2015

Mortgages

first-time homebuyer
First-Time Homebuyers Have One Big Hurdle to Overcome
It’s no secret: Housing costs are expensive. Rising rents and a... read more

September 9, 2015

Mortgages

mortgage rate
Is That Super-Low Mortgage Rate Too Good to Be True?
Have you ever heard about the great low mortgage rates in the med... read more

September 6, 2015

Mortgages

fha loan
Does an FHA Loan Limit Your Homebuying Options?
In many housing markets, there is more demand for homes than ther... read more

September 3, 2015

Mortgages

mortgage downpayment
Here’s How to Buy a House Without a 20% Down Payment
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you may need less money... read more

August 29, 2015

Mortgages