Understanding VA Mortgage Rates
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Understanding VA Mortgage Rates And LLPA

This Article Is About Understanding VA Mortgage Rates And Loan Level Pricing Adjustments VA loans are the best home mortgage program in the United States. The government has created and launched VA loans decades ago to reward qualified members of our U.S. Military to reward them for their service to our country. Only select qualified…

Getting Approved For VA Loans in New Mexico With Bad Credit
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Getting Approved For VA Loans in New Mexico With Bad Credit

In this article, we will cover getting approved for VA loans in New Mexico. Are you an active duty military service member or a veteran looking to purchase a home in New Mexico either for yourself or your family? If so, have you heard about VA loans and that you can apply and qualify despite…

VA Cash-Out Refinance Mortgage Loans
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VA Cash-Out Refinance Mortgage Loans

We will be covering the updated VA cash-out refinance mortgage loans. Gustan Cho Associates, empowered by NEXA Mortgage, LLC are mortgage brokers licensed in 48 states, including Washington DC, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Gustan Cho Associates has lending partnerships with over 190 wholesale mortgage lenders. We will update our viewers on updated…

VA TBD Manual Underwriting
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VA TBD Manual Underwriting Guidelines On Pre-Approvals

This article is about VA TBD Manual Underwriting Mortgage Guidelines On Pre-Approvals VA TBD Manual Underwriting Mortgage Process. Gustan Cho Associates are excited to re-introduce our TBD underwriting process. We are now able to send applications that require a manual underwrite to our underwriting staff in advance. Receiving a pre-approval from an underwriter will help…

Pest Inspection On VA Loans
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Pest Inspection On VA Loans Mortgage Guidelines By State

This Article Is About Pest Inspection On VA Loans Mortgage Guidelines By State Pest Inspection On VA Loans Mortgage Guidelines By State required by the Veterans Administration: Gustan Cho Associates are experts in VA mortgage financing. We offer all our VA loan programs without LENDER OVERLAYS. In this blog, we will detail a critical part…

VA Guidelines After Short Sale
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VA Guidelines after Short Sale Waiting Period on VA Loans

This blog will discuss the VA guidelines after short sale waiting period requirements to qualify for a VA loan. VA guidelines after short sale to qualify for a VA loan require a mandatory waiting period of two years for borrowers to qualify for a VA loan. Lenders expect no late payments after the short sale…

Non-QM and Bank Statement Portfolio Loans
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NON-QM and Bank Statement Portfolio Loans

In this blog, we will discuss and cover non-QM and bank statement portfolio loans for owner-occupant, second homes, and investment properties. NON-QM And Bank Statement Portfolio Loans are mortgage loans that do not conform to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac lending guidelines. NON-QM And Bank Statement Portfolio Loans are mortgage loans that are held by…

Checking Your Credit Before Buying Home
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Checking Your Credit Before Buying Home

This  guide covers checking your credit before buying home.  Your credit score and credit report are significant in the mortgage approval process. Lenders use your credit information to assess your creditworthiness and determine the interest rates and loan terms they can offer. A higher credit score can lead to lower interest rates and better loan…

VA Renovation Mortgage
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VA Renovation Mortgage Lending Guidelines On VA Loans

In this blog, we will cover and discuss VA renovation mortgage loans. Many of our veterans do not know they may utilize a VA loan to complete renovations to a property. This can be done when purchasing a home or refinancing their current primary residence. This product is similar to The FHA 203k or Fannie…

VA Refinance Guidelines
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VA Refinance Guidelines For IRRRL and Cash-Out Refinance

VA Refinance Guidelines encompass two distinct mortgage processes: the VA streamline refinance (IRRRL), and the VA cash-out refinance. Gustan Cho Associates specializes in assisting homeowners with rate and term VA streamline refinances and cash-out VA refinance mortgages. This article will cover the VA refinance guidelines for both VA streamlines and cash-out refinance loans, providing essential…

VA Loans Ohio
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VA Loans Ohio With Bad Credit And No Lender Overlays

This Article Is About VA Loans Ohio With Bad Credit And No Lender Overlays Ohio is one of the hottest states for homebuyers. This holds especially true for active and retired members of the United States Military. Ohio ranks as one of the highest population states of veterans. All areas of Ohio, especially the Columbus…

VA Automated Findings
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VA Automated Findings On Automated Underwriting System (AUS)

In this article, we will discuss and cover the VA automated findings on the automated underwriting systems (AUS). VA loans has more lenient agency mortgage guidelines than any other loan program. All VA loans need to go through the Automated Underwriting System for VA Automated Findings. What is the Automate Underwriting System (AUS) The Automated…

VA Foreclosure Guidelines
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VA Foreclosure Guidelines In Qualifying For VA Home Loans

In this article, we will cover and discuss VA  foreclosure guidelines in qualifying for VA loans. VA Foreclosure Guidelines require a two-year waiting period after a housing event to qualify for VA Loans.VA Foreclosure Guidelines are less strict than other loan programs. A housing event is a foreclosure, deed in lieu of foreclosure, or short-sale….

VA Guidelines Versus Overlays
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VA Guidelines Versus Overlays on VA Home Loans

This blog will discuss and cover VA Guidelines Versus Overlays on VA loans. Not all mortgage lenders have the same requirements for VA loans. All mortgage lenders require their borrowers to meet the minimum VA agency guidelines set by the Veterans Administration. However, lenders can impose stricter lending requirements beyond the VA guidelines. These additional…

VA Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Buy-Out
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VA Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Buy-Out Cash-Out Refinance

This article will discuss the buy-out cash-out refinance option for VA Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. A VA Chapter 13 Bankruptcy buy-out can be accomplished using a cash-out refinance on VA home loans while under a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy repayment plan. The widespread financial hardship caused by the coronavirus pandemic outbreak in February 2020 has significantly affected…

HUD Cash-Out Mortgage Guidelines
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HUD Cash-Out Mortgage Guidelines on FHA Loans

This blog will cover and discuss HUD Cash-Out Mortgage Guidelines on FHA loans for 2024. Home values are rising across the country, and many homeowners who purchased their properties a few years ago are experiencing significant appreciation, with increases in home value by 20% to 30% or more. The conventional loan limits 2024 have been…

Colorado VA Lenders
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Colorado VA Lenders For Bad Credit With No Lender Overlays

In this article, we will cover and discuss qualifying for a VA loan with low credit scores with Colorado VA lenders with no overlays for bad credit. The Department of Veterans Affairs administers the VA loans Colorado credit and debt to income ratio requirements and guidelines. In this article, we will cover Colorado VA lenders…

Colorado Mortgage Loan Limits
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Colorado Mortgage Loan Limits on FHA and Conforming Loans

This blog will explore and discuss the Colorado mortgage loan limits for FHA and Conventional Loans. Similar to trends nationwide, Colorado has seen an increase in loan limits for 2022. After thorough analysis, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has raised the conforming loan limits nationwide in response to the significant rise in home prices….

FHA Mortgage Loans With No Overlays
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FHA Mortgage Loans With No Overlays FHA Lenders

Gustan Cho Associates is a mortgage company licensed in multiple states, specializing in FHA mortgage loans with no overlays. More than 75% of our clients couldn’t qualify or got turned down by other lenders. While most lenders add extra requirements, or overlays, to FHA, VA, USDA, and conventional loans, we don’t. At Gustan Cho Associates,…