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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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How Student Loans Can Hurt Your Mortgage Application
Whether you’re a parent proudly financing higher education ... read more

June 6, 2022

Mortgages
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Buying a Car Before Buying a House: What’s the Right Order?
Buying a car can affect your credit score—and your home purchas... read more

July 7, 2021

Loans
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Should You Get an FHA or Conventional Loan?
You found your dream home, but now comes the hard part: figuring ... read more

June 8, 2021

Mortgages
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How Much Cash Do You Really Need to Buy a Home?
Are you ready to buy a home? It’s an exciting—and stressfulâ€... read more

June 7, 2021

Mortgages
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How Much Money Do You Need to Buy a House?
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the median sales price of ne... read more

August 17, 2020

Mortgages
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How to Explain a Cash Deposit for a Mortgage
After months of searching, planning and saving, you’re finally ... read more

July 14, 2020

Mortgages