Adding Yourself To Another Bank Account

Adding Yourself To Another Bank Account To Qualify For Mortgage

This BLOG On Adding Yourself To Another Bank Account To Qualify For Mortgage Was UPDATED And PUBLISHED On June 25th, 2020 One of the requirements borrowers need to provide lenders is two months’ bank statements as part of the documents that are required. Lenders will carefully analyze 60 days of bank statements when processing and…

Illinois COVID-19 Recession

Illinois COVID-19 Recession Hurt Illinois Homeowners

BREAKING NEWS: Illinois COVID-19 Recession Hurt Illinois Homeowners Illinois COVID-19 Recession is hurting Illinoisans more so than any other homeowner in the nation. The U.S. economy was booming prior to the coronavirus pandemic Most states were raking in billions in revenues and had billions in reserves However, that was not the case with Illinois Illinois…

Do All Lenders Have The Same Collections And Charge Off Guidelines

Do All Lenders Have The Same Collections And Charge Off Guidelines

This ARTICLE On Do All Lenders Have The Same Collections And Charge Off Guidelines Was PUBLISHED On June 21st, 2020 One of the most common questions asked by borrowers is Do All Lenders Have The Same Collections And Charge Off Guidelines. Over 75% of our borrowers at Gustan Cho Associates are folks who have been…

Minimum Loan Amount

Minimum Loan Amount On Mortgage Programs On Home Purchases

This BLOG On Minimum Loan Amount On Mortgage Programs On Home Purchases Was PUBLISHED On June 22nd, 2020 Most home buyers and refinance mortgage loan borrowers know about maximum loan amounts. FHA has a maximum loan amount of $331,760 in most parts of the country unless the property is located in a high-cost area Many…

Conforming Mortgage Credit Guidelines

Conforming Mortgage Credit Guidelines For Home Buyers

This BLOG On Conforming Mortgage Credit Guidelines For Home Buyers Was UPDATED And PUBLISHED On June 20th, 2020 Conforming Mortgage Credit Guidelines For Home Buyers After Deed In Lieu And Short Sale Conforming Mortgage Credit Guidelines For Home Buyers After Deed In Lieu And Short Sale requires a 4 year mandatory waiting period after the deed…

Real Estate Investments

Real Estate Investments That Are Safe With Best Returns

This BLOG On Real Estate Investments That Are Safe With Best Returns Was UPDATED And PUBLISHED On June 19th, 2020 A trend many are seeing in the financial markets is a growing appetite for real estate investments such as commercial and residential real estate with secured income as the option. Millennials, many who saw their…

New Changes In Home Buying Process

New Changes In Home Buying Process And How It Affects Home Buyers

This BLOG On New Changes In Home Buying Process And How It Affects Mortgages Was PUBLISHED On June 17th, 2020 The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, also known by many as the CFPB, has implemented new changes in the home buying process which took effect on October 3, 2015. The new changes in home buying process…

When Is The Right Time To Refinance

When Is The Right Time To Refinance Mortgage For Homeowners

This BLOG On When Is The Right Time To Refinance Mortgage For Homeowners Was UPDATED And PUBLISHED On June 16th, 2020 Question: When Is The Right Time To Refinance? Answer: There are several answers to this question. The answer to the question of when is the right time to refinance is when the mortgage rates…

Mortgage With Marginal Credit Scores

Mortgage With Marginal Credit Scores And Bad Credit Guidelines

This BLOG On Mortgage With Marginal Credit Scores And Bad Credit Guidelines Was UPDATED On August 9th, 2018 Applying for a mortgage with marginal credit scores can be extremely risky. Every mortgage loan program has minimum credit score requirements Most lenders have overlays A lender credit score requirements may be higher than the minimum federal mortgage…

Illinois Leads In Job Loss

Illinois Leads In Job Loss During The COVID-19 Lockdown

BREAKING NEWS: Illinois Leads In Job Loss During The COVID-19 Lockdown Illinois Leads In Job Loss during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown due to the governor extending reopening the state. Illinois was the first state to order the coronavirus pandemic shut down in early March 2020. Illinois has the strictest stay-at-home order and is still in…

Freddie Mac HomeOne Mortgage

Freddie Mac HomeOne Mortgage Guidelines For First Time Home Buyers

This BLOG On Freddie Mac HomeOne Mortgage Guidelines For First Time Home Buyers Was PUBLISHED On June 12th, 2020 Freddie Mac has come out with a new Loan program called Freddie Mac HomeOne Mortgage to help first-time home buyers. This program is designed to attract clients who may be looking into low down payment options,…

5 Signs Bitcoin Is Going Mainstream

5 Signs Bitcoin Is Going Mainstream In Today’s Financial Markets

This article On 5 Signs Bitcoin Is Going Mainstream In Today’s Financial Markets Was PUBLISHED On June 11th, 2020 Almost a decade ago, when cryptocurrency was introduced, many were skeptical of it. Bitcoin especially, being one of the earliest cryptocurrencies to be issued, faced many controversies – some of which even prevailing to this day. Isn’t…

What Do Mortgage Underwriters Look For

What Do Mortgage Underwriters Look For During Review

This BLOG On What Do Mortgage Underwriters Look For During Review Was UPDATED And PUBLISHED On June 9th, 2020 What Do Mortgage Underwriters Look For Underwriting Review: The underwriting department of a mortgage company is probably the most important department. Mortgage Underwriters are the people that will approve a loan file and issue a clear…

Economy Add 2.5 Million Jobs

Economy Add 2.5 Million Jobs In May Surging Consumer Confidence

BREAKING NEWS: Economy Add 2.5 Million Jobs In May Surging Consumer Confidence The breaking news this morning on the U.S. Economy Add 2.5 Million Jobs surprised economists. The coronavirus pandemic has devastated the U.S. economy Prior to the pandemic, the U.S. economy was booming Unemployment rates were under 3.5% The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit…

Mortgage Underwriting During The Covid-19 Pandemic

Mortgage Underwriting During The Covid-19 Pandemic

BREAKING NEWS: Mortgage Underwriting During The Covid-19 Pandemic Mortgage Underwriting During The Covid-19 Pandemic is more scrutinized than it ever used to be. Lenders are paranoid about being able to sell their originate and fund after closing The mortgage industry is in chaos due to the coronavirus pandemic The once strong mortgage market is now…

Foreclosure During Pandemic For Unemployed Homeowners

Foreclosure During Pandemic For Unemployed Homeowners

BREAKING NEWS: Foreclosure During Pandemic For Unemployed Homeowners. The coronavirus pandemic really hit the U.S. hard. Prior to the pandemic, the U.S. economy was booming. Americans enjoyed a great economy, strong employment, little to no inflation, the lowest unemployment rate in U.S. history, a strong housing market, an all-time high value on their 401ks. In…

Choosing A Home Builder

Choosing A Home Builder For First Time Home Buyers

This ARTICLE On Choosing A Home Builder For First Time Home Buyers Was PUBLISHED On May 22nd, 2020 Choosing A Home Builder and buying a new construction home For First Time Home Buyers has its benefits. Who does not want to live in a brand new home Everything is new New framing, windows, roofing, appliances,…

Emergency Relief Screw-Up

Emergency Relief Screw-Up Affects Student Loan Borrowers

BREAKING NEWS: Emergency Relief Screw-Up Affects Student Loan Borrowers Emergency Relief Screw-Up Affects over credit reports of more than 5 million student loan borrowers. One of the biggest hurdles in qualifying for a mortgage for homebuyers are student loans Most student loans are federally-backed student loans Many homebuyers often encounter hurdles and issues when qualifying…

CARES ACT Mortgage Forbearance

CARES ACT Mortgage Forbearance Help For Unemployed Homeowners

BREAKING NEWS: CARES ACT Mortgage Forbearance Help For Unemployed Homeowners During these crazy economic times, the COVID-19 coronavirus has created numerous stimulus packages from the government as well as individual lending institutions. Whether you have a personal loan, auto loan, credit card, or even a mortgage, you may be eligible for payment forbearance. The term…

Illinois Is The Only State Shutdown

Illinois Is The Only State Shutdown And Not Reopened

BREAKING NEWS: Illinois Is The Only State Shutdown And Not Reopened Illinois Is The Only State Shutdown and both small businesses and workers are hurting. Many states like Georgia, Texas, Florida have reopened close to three weeks ago Illinois rookie freshman Governor JB Pritzker has extended his original stay at home executive order for several…

COVID-19 Pandemic Economic Update

COVID-19 Pandemic Economic Update And Housing Market Changes

BREAKING NEWS: COVID-19 Pandemic Economic Update And Housing Market Changes As the world is still in shambles due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, Gustan Cho Associates are still originating and funding mortgages without LENDER OVERLAYS. We are available seven days a week even during times like these to help our clients with their mortgage needs…