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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Are you handling your debt the smartest way possible?
Can Refinancing to a Higher Mortgage Rate Actually Lower Your Debts?
Your ability to save money can become compromised by the financia... read more

February 21, 2017

Mortgages

Mortgages aren't cheap, but there are some ways you can keep your lending costs down when buying a home.
Here’s How You Can Control the Cost of Your Mortgage
Mortgages are not cheap. Closing costs and interest paid over tim... read more

February 15, 2017

Mortgages

Here's what you need to know about buying a home in 2017.
Looking to Get a Mortgage in 2017? Here’s What You Need to Know
[UPDATE: Some offers mentioned below have expired and/or are no l... read more

January 22, 2017

Mortgages

Buying a home? Here's what determines mortgage rates.
What Determines the Total Cost of Your Mortgage
Costs to secure financing are a big factor when it comes to getti... read more

January 17, 2017

Mortgages

If you're looking to purchase a manufactured home, or if you already own one and want to refinance, here are some things to keep in mind.
How to Get a Loan for a Manufactured Home
If you’re looking to purchase a manufactured home, or if yo... read more

January 6, 2017

Mortgages

Here are five homebuying deal breakers.
Buying a Home in 2017? These 5 Things Could Jeopardize Your Mortgage
Shockingly, enough people still do things that can cause themselv... read more

December 29, 2016

Mortgages