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ByGustan Cho
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In this blog, we will cover the frequently asked question of what are the steps to buying a house in Washington DC for first-time homebuyers. Washington DC is becoming a very sought-after place for homebuyers in recent years. Washington D.C, the nation’s capital, home to the White House, Capitol Building, and several other key government…
ByPeter Arcuri
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This guide covers the volatility of mortgage rates during the Covid-19 pandemic. Mortgage Rates During The COVID-19 Pandemic is two-fold. Mortgage rates are at historic lows for prime borrowers. Prime borrowers are mortgage borrowers with at least 740 credit scores, low debt-to-income ratios, 25% down payment, and no loan-level pricing adjustments. However, any borrower with…
ByAnngelli Abenes
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This guide covers the process of qualifying borrowers for mortgage on home purchases and refinances. From the application stage to closing, the mortgage process has numerous steps. One of the most crucial steps is qualifying borrowers for mortgage during the initial call. Even though many borrowers may have previously gone through the mortgage process, it…
ByMargarett Jurilla
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In this blog, we will cover and discuss the various mortgage options home buyers with bad credit have in qualifying and getting approved on a mortgage loan. We get countless daily calls from home buyers with bad credit asking for advice on the types of mortgage options they have in getting approved for a mortgage….
ByAnngelli Abenes
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In this blog, we will be discussing the factors that are considered layered risks in manual underwriting. FHA and VA loans are the two primary loan programs that permit manual underwriting. When a VA or FHA loan receives a refer/eligible finding on the automated underwriting system (AUS), the application can still proceed with manual underwriting….
ByAlex Carlucci
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This article will cover qualifying for non-QM loans for self-employed borrowers’ home purchases with no income tax returns. In 2023, over thirty million people were self-employed in the United States. That is about 10% percent of the workforce. Lenders must follow strict and specific guidelines for self-employed borrowers on traditional mortgage loans with traditional income…
ByAnngelli Abenes
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If you have lower credit scores and multiple prior derogatory credit tradelines, FHA loans are your best bet to get an approve/eligible per automated underwriting system (AUS).
ByGustan Cho
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This guide covers second home guidelines on non-QM and conventional loans. Second-home financing is different than investment properties. Homebuyers are eligible to finance second and investment homes with conventional loans. However, lenders consider investment homes higher risk than second home financing. Therefore, higher risk means higher rates and more down payment. This is why many…
ByGustan Cho
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This Article Is About FHA AUS Approval Versus Manual Underwriting On FHA Loans HUD, the parent of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has recently changed its algorithms on the Automated Underwriting System (AUS) to make harder to get an approve/eligible per AUS on FHA Loans. This only applies for borrowers with credit scores of under…
ByGustan Cho
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This guide covers credit in mortgage process. We will cover the difference between credit scores vs credit reports. Credit in mortgage process is probably one of the most important factors when it comes to residential home mortgages. There are two ways mortgage lenders view credit. Borrowers need to meet minimum credit score requirements. The minimum…
ByAlex Carlucci
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In this article, we will be comparing FHA loans vs VA loans. VA loans by far are the best mortgage loan program in the nation. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is the federal government agency administering the agency mortgage guidelines on VA loans. The role of the Veterans Administration (VA) and the U.S. Department…
ByGustan Cho
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In this article, we will cover and discuss non-QM and bank statement mortgage with no income verification. Non-QM and bank statement mortgage loans do not require income verification. Therefore, income tax returns are not required on non-QM and bank statement mortgage loans. Gustan Cho Associates offer a wide variety of mortgage products. Over the past…
ByBrent Norkus
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This guide covers shopping for insurance for the best premium and terms during the mortgage process. Shopping for insurance is one of the tasks required during the mortgage process. Borrowers need to get a homeowners insurance declaration page to their loan officer prior to the clear to close. Shopping for insurance with the best premiums…
ByMargarett Jurilla
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In this blog, we will cover and answer the FAQ of can I buy house in Maine with 580 FICO with no active credit accounts. The short answer is yes. The best loan program for lower credit with no active credit tradelines is FHA loans. You can buy a house in Maine with 580 FICO…
ByGustan Cho
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This guide covers realtors marketing package for home buyers, real estate agents and referral partners. Home buyers rely on their real estate agents for advice, and one of the most important roles of a realtor is to give their home buyers a referral to a loan officer. Giving the wrong loan officer referral partner as…
ByGustan Cho
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This guide covers how does mortgage process work after being pre-approved. Most folks consult with a loan officer when they are ready to purchase a home. It is unfortunate that many homebuyers, especially first-time home buyers go through stress and many have gotten last-minute mortgage loan denials even though they have prepared for months on…
ByRavinder Sharma
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In this article, we will cover and discuss what is home staging for home sellers and its benefits. Home staging is window dressing a home to maximize its appeal for potential home buyers. Home staging is a form of art. Professional home staging consultants’ mission is to create illusions. What is home staging to make…
ByGustan Cho
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This blog will discuss buying a home and getting a mortgage with bad credit in Nevada. Nevada has many amenities, including no state income taxes, few regulations and restrictions, and plenty of job opportunities. We will discuss consumers’ options for obtaining a mortgage with bad credit in Nevada. Saving for a larger down payment (typically…
ByAlex Carlucci
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HUD, the parent of FHA, has strict rules on financing home buyers who are buying property flips.
ByMargarett Jurilla
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Most people don’t know that the VA does not limit the amount that you can borrow. The VA guarantee limits the amount that most lenders will allow with zero down, but with a down payment there are no VA loan limits.
ByPeter Arcuri
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Austin, Texas has one of the highest in-migration rates in the nation. The Austin housing market is booming. There is a major shortage of housing in Austin, Texas due to the mass migration to this Texas city.
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