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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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Cosigning a Mortgage: 5 Things to Consider Before Signing on the Dotted Line
Want to be 100% responsible for someone else’s obligation? ... read more

March 26, 2020

Mortgages
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Paying Off Debt to Buy a House
When you buy a house, a big part of a lender’s decision whe... read more

January 21, 2020

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How Bad Credit Can Make Your Mortgage More Expensive
Borrowers who come to the table with lower credit scores can find... read more

February 28, 2019

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A 15-Year Mortgage Can Save You $154K—But Can You Get One?
Is a 15-year fixed mortgage worth it? The answer, absolutely. A s... read more

February 25, 2019

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Can I Get a Home Loan with Bad Credit?
While a 20% down payment and a great credit history make buying... read more

February 25, 2019

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5 Things to Know About Mortgage Loans and Bad Credit
Believe it or not, your credit doesn’t have to be stellar to ge... read more

February 13, 2019

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