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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Getting a Mortgage Despite a Judgment
How to Get a Mortgage Despite a Debt Judgment
A judgment is a painful court order to pay a debt, and can arise ... read more

February 26, 2014

Mortgages

Why Disputing Credit Accounts May Stop Your Home Sale
How a Credit Report Dispute Could Stop You From Buying a Home
Have you ever had a disagreement with a creditor? If yes, you may... read more

February 18, 2014

Credit 101

The Tax Mistakes That Could Wreck Your Mortgage
How Your Taxes Could Hurt Your Homebuying Chances
Are you planning on buying or refinancing a home this year? When ... read more

February 12, 2014

Mortgages

short sale
How Short-Sale Survivors Can Get a Mortgage
Need to finance a home this year? If you had a previous short sal... read more

February 5, 2014

Mortgages

Do You Need 3 Credit Scores to Get a Mortgage?
Do You Need 3 Credit Scores to Get a Mortgage?
In order to get a mortgage these days, home buyers are typically ... read more

January 29, 2014

Mortgages

Self-Employed? The Mortgage Rule You Need to Know
When applying for a mortgage, lenders will classify you as a wage... read more

January 22, 2014

Mortgages