Net Tangible Benefits For Refinancing a Home Loan
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What is Net Tangible Benefits For Refinancing

This guide covers what is the definition of net tangible benefits for refinancing. When mortgage rates were at a 3-year low, mortgage lenders could not keep up the volume of refinancing loan applications. Experts are anticipating mortgage rates to drop in the coming weeks and months: The Federal Reserve Board (The Fed) has recently did…

VA Guidelines on Charge-Offs and Collections
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VA Guidelines on Charge-Offs and Collections on VA Loans

This article discusses the revised VA guidelines regarding charge-offs and collections. According to the VA Guidelines on Charge-Offs and Collections, veteran borrowers may still be eligible for VA home loans even if they have outstanding charge-offs and collections accounts, provided they receive an approved/eligible status from the automated underwriting system (AUS). VA guidelines on charge-offs…

Steps in Mortgage Process
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Steps in Mortgage Process For Closing Home Loan on Time

This guide covers the steps in mortgage process for closing home loan on time. Homebuyers looking to purchase a new home or homeowners looking to refinance their current home loans need to go through steps in mortgage process. The first steps in mortgage process are the qualification and pre-approval stages. The pre-approval stage is by…

Update Credit Report Fast
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Get Recent Update Credit Report Fast With a Rapid Rescore

In this blog post, we’ll delve into the most recent methods to update credit report fast using rapid rescore to boost credit scores and meet mortgage qualifications or secure optimal rates. Lenders usually establish a minimum requirement for different loan programs, making credit scores very important when it comes to qualifying for a mortgage. Moreover,…

Losing Job During Mortgage Process
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Home Loan Approval After Losing Job During Mortgage Process

This guide covers how to close on home loan after losing job during mortgage process. We will show you qualifying for home loan after losing job during mortgage process. Losing job during mortgage process does not happen often. However, there are times when it is inevitable and does happen to the best of us. Loss…

Mortgage Underwriter Errors When Underwriting Borrowers
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Mortgage Underwriter Errors

This guide covers mortgage underwriter errors causing borrowers a loan denial. Mortgage underwriter errors do happen. Underwriters are human and are not perfect. There are thousands of pages when it comes to mortgage agency guidelines that it is impossible to remember it all. Many loan officers often get frustrated when they know a particular agency…

Credit Score Mortgage Guidelines For Home Loans
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Credit Score Mortgage Guidelines For Home Loans

In this blog, we will cover and discuss the credit score mortgage guidelines for home purchase and refinance. What is a Good credit score and credit score mortgage guidelines? Credit score mortgage guidelines vary between mortgage loan programs. All loan programs, with the exception of VA loans, have minimum credit score mortgage guidelines. Lenders look…

Chapter 13 Trustee Mortgage Approval
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Chapter 13 Trustee Mortgage Approval During Bankruptcy

Homebuyers and homeowners can secure Chapter 13 Trustee Mortgage Approval under the Chapter 13 Bankruptcy repayment plan. FHA and/or VA loans are accessible for homebuyers in this phase. Amidst a booming housing market, numerous homeowners find themselves with substantial equity in their properties.. Numerous individuals may need to pay more attention to their home equity….

Mortgage Denied After Pre-Approval

Mortgage Denied After Pre-Approval By Underwriters

In this blog post, we will explore a tackle problem many borrowers face – Mortgage Denied After Pre-Approval. The landscape of qualifying for a residential mortgage loan has undergone significant changes in recent years, presenting distinctions from past processes. Despite obtaining pre-approval, instances of mortgage denied after pre-approval persist, leaving many borrowers needing clarification. It’s…

Difference Between FHA And Conventional Mortgage
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Difference Between FHA and Conventional Mortgage Guidelines

This guide covers the difference between FHA and Conventional mortgage guidelines. Many homebuyers, especially first-time buyers shopping for homes often wonder the difference between FHA and Conventional mortgage guidelines. They often do not understand the main difference between FHA and Conventional mortgage guidelines and which loan program is best for them. There are big differences…

Fannie Mae Multi-Family Mortgage
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UPDATED 2-to-4 Unit Fannie Mae Multi-Family Mortgage

This manual addresses the modifications in down payment and self-sufficiency for multi-family properties designated as owner-occupant primary residences by the Fannie Mae Multi-Family Mortgage Guidelines. The Fannie Mae Multi-Family Mortgage Guidelines for 2-to-4-unit residences reduce the down payment obligations for owner-occupant borrowers, decreasing it from 15% to 5%. Two-to-four-unit multi-family investment properties do not apply…

Truth In Lending Disclosure During The Mortgage Process (1)
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Truth in Lending Disclosure During The Mortgage Process

This guide covers the truth in lending disclosure during the mortgage process. Mortgage disclosures are required to be disclosed to all mortgage loan applicants by federal law. The Truth In Lending Disclosure is one of the most important mortgage disclosures that need to be disclosed to all mortgage loan applicants in a timely manner.  On…

VA Loan With 500 Credit Scores
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Can I Qualify For a VA Loan With 500 Credit Scores

Can an individual with a credit score of 500 be eligible for a VA loan? Absolutely. The Veterans Administration (VA) oversees and establishes guidelines for VA loans, and there’s no mandated minimum credit score requirement. If the borrower can receive approve/eligible through the automated underwriting system (AUS), they can secure a VA loan, even with…

VA Loans With No Credit Scores
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VA Loans With No Credit Scores Mortgage Guidelines

This blog post will discuss VA loans with no credit scores in detail and examine the DTI (Debt-to-Income) requirements. VA loans stand out for their accommodating mortgage criteria compared to other loan programs. Despite their flexibility, it’s important to note that the Veterans Administration has taken a critical stance on recent late payments within the…

Using Realtor Commission
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Using Realtor Commission For Home Purchase Down Payment

This guide covers using realtor commission for home purchase down payment. This article delves into using realtor commission for a home purchase down payment, emphasizing that such utilization is accepted as qualified funds. At Gustan Cho Associates, our extensive collaboration with real estate agents nationwide has provided us with valuable insights into the challenges faced…

Escrow Account Mortgage Guidelines
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Escrow Account Mortgage Guidelines on Home Mortgage Loans

This article covers escrow account mortgage guidelines and requirements.  Lenders conduct periodic escrow analyses to ensure that the account balance is sufficient to cover upcoming expenses. If the analysis reveals a shortage or surplus in the account, adjustments may be made to the borrower’s monthly escrow payments. Escrow accounts are required by lenders so the…

3-2-1 Buydown Mortgage
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What Is a 3-2-1 Buydown Mortgage?

In this blog, we will cover what a 3-2-1 buydown mortgage is. We will also discuss the differences between a 3-2-1 buydown mortgage versus what is the qualifying mortgage interest rate on a 2-1 buydown mortgage. Home prices are still at an all-time high, with mortgage rates north of seven percent. The current mortgage market…

NON-QM Loan Guidelines
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NON-QM Loan Guidelines on Waiting Period After Foreclosure

This guide covers NON-QM Loan Guidelines on waiting period after housing event . Everyone experiences hardship during some time in their lifetime. Some people lose jobs, some have serious health issues while others find financial difficulty in caring for an aging loved one. Regardless of the individual situation, you should know that there is always…

Buying House Near Airport
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Benefits and Negatives of Buying House Near Airport

  In this blog, we will cover and discuss buying house near airport. Homebuyers need to consider the benefits and negatives of buying house near airport. One of the main benefits is that homebuyers will immediately notice the price of the homes listed near the airport. Alex Carlucci, a loan officer at Gustan Cho Associates,…