TSAHC DPA Mortgage
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TSAHC DPA Mortgage For Texas Homebuyers

Comprehensive Guide to TSAHC DPA Mortgage Program for Texas Homebuyers Exciting news for everyone looking to buy a home in Texas! Gustan Cho Associates is thrilled to announce that we’re now part of the TSAHC DPA Mortgage program. For those who might not be familiar, TSAHC DPA Mortgage stands for Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation…

Homes For Heroes Mortgage For Medical Professionals
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Homes For Heroes Mortgage For Medical Professionals

In this article, we will cover and discuss homes for heroes mortgage for medical professionals. A few articles have been written by Gustan Cho associates about homes for heroes mortgage for medical professionals. One of the main topics is who is eligible to utilize this program. Anybody who is a “healthcare professional”, but what does…

Mortgage Guidelines on Home Loans
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Mortgage Guidelines on Home Loans

This guide covers changes in mortgage guidelines on home loans and year-end recap. 2023 was a tough year for the mortgage industry and Gustan Cho Associates. It was a year filled with ups and downs in the housing and mortgage markets. In this guide, we will detail changes in the housing, mortgage, and financial markets….

CHENOA DPA EDGE PROGRAM
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CHENOA DPA EDGE PROGRAM

This guide covers down payment assistance with CHENOA DPA EDGE PROGRAM. Down payment assistance program can be forgiveable or non-forgiveable. Down payment assistance program can be a monetary grant, assistance, loan, or fund for first-time homebuyers. Part of the American Dream is being able to own a home. The American dream is a term we…

Saving Money on Mortgage
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Saving Money on Mortgage Interest and Closing Costs

This  guide covers saving money on mortgage on home purchase and refinance loans. A home purchase is a very happy and exciting time for homebuyers. Saving money on mortgage is the last concern buyers may have on their minds. However, mortgage borrowers do want to avoid home buyer mistakes and avoid future regrets. There are several…

IHDA Mortgage Guidelines on Illinois Home Purchase
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IHDA Mortgage Guidelines on Illinois Home Purchase

In this blog, we will cover and discuss IHDA mortgage guidelines on Illinois home purchases. The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), commonly referred to as IHDA, is a down payment assistance mortgage program for homebuyers in Illinois. IHDA mortgage guidelines make homeownership possible for homebuyers in Illinois with covering the down payment and closing costs for…

First-Time Home Buyer Loan Programs
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Mortgage Process of First-Time Home Buyer Loan Programs

This guide covers  the mortgage process of first-time home buyer loan programs. First-time home buyers have dominated the housing market for the last 10 years. All trends show this streak is likely to continue. Many first-time homebuyers are leery to enter the housing market due to misconceptions of the mortgage process. Many renters still think…

Buying Versus Renting a Home
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Buying Versus Renting a Home For First-Time Homebuyers

This guide covers buying versus renting a home for first-time homebuyers. One thing I have come to realize looking back, a single young man in 2006 was the beauty of saying it’s all mine. So one morning I asked myself why to pay someone else’s mortgage when I can pay my own mortgage and considered…

HomeReady Versus Home Possible
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HomeReady Versus Home Possible Mortgage Guidelines

This article covers HomeReady versus Home Possible mortgage guidelines. Many homebuyers contact us at Gustan Cho Associates and want to know the difference between HomeReady versus Home Possible. HomeReady conventional loans are offered by Fannie Mae. Freddie Mac offers Home Possible conventional loans. There is no major difference between Fannie Mae’s HomeReady and Home Possible….

80-10-10 Mortgage Loans
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Buying Home With No PMI With 80-10-10 Mortgage Loans

This guide covers buying home with no private mortgage insurance with 80-10-10 mortgage loans. Any conventional mortgage loan with less than 20% down payment, or equity in the home, requires mandatory private mortgage insurance. Homebuyers who have at least a 10% down payment towards a home purchase and want to eliminate paying for private mortgage…