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ByAnngelli Abenes
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HUD Guidelines On FHA Property Standards is the home needs to be safe, secure, and habitable. No need to be alarmed if the home is old. As long as the home is secured, safe, and habitable, it will pass FHA Home Appraisal.
ByJohn Strange
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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…
ByDale Elenteny
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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….
ByAnngelli Abenes
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This article will explore the HUD CAIVRS Guidelines for FHA loans when obtaining a mortgage. Government-backed mortgage loans are an excellent option, particularly for those who have struggled to qualify for conventional financing. However, there’s a caveat: you can only qualify for these loans if your CAIVRS report is clear. If you need clarification on…
ByAnngelli Abenes
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This guide covers what a clear-to-close on FHA loans means. What does a clear-to-close on FHA loans mean for borrowers? A clear-to-close is the final step of the mortgage process before the home closes. The mortgage underwriter is the person who signs off on the clear-to-close. The clear-to-close is commonly referred to as the CTC….
ByAlex Carlucci
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This guide covers Sacramento California home purchase with bad credit and credit scores down to 500 FICO. Sacramento is the capital of California and is located in the northern-most point of California’s Central Valley. Being the sixth-largest city in California, and home to the Sacramento Kings and the Sacramento River Cats, Sacramento is a very…
ByAnngelli Abenes
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In this blog, we will cover and discuss qualifying for mortgage with collection accounts guidelines. Homebuyers can qualify for a mortgage with collection accounts. HUD, the parent of FHA, has the most lenient agency mortgage guidelines than any other loan program. It is easier to get an approve/eligible per automated underwriting system (AUS) on FHA…
ByAlex Carlucci
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In this article, we will be discussing and covering manual underwriting with extenuating circumstances and going over some common case scenarios. We will go over some of the recent manual underwriting with extenuating circumstances success stories at Gustan Cho Associates. Many of our clients contact us with general questions surrounding manually underwritten mortgage loans. The…
ByAnngelli Abenes
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In this blog, we will discuss and cover the manual downgrade from AUS approval on FHA loans. Manual Downgrade From AUS Approval is sometimes required by lenders who think the FHA loan is too marginal. For example, if a borrower with a credit score of 580 and higher debt-to-income ratios gets an approve/eligible per automated…
ByGustan Cho
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If you have a mortgage included in a bankruptcy, the waiting period guidelines are more favorable on conventional versus FHA loans
ByGustan Cho
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In this blog, we will discuss and cover HUD waiting period guidelines after Chapter 13 on FHA loans. Why is it many lenders say there is a one or two-year waiting period after Chapter 13 discharge date? This is what many home buyers who are in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Repayment Plan want to know….
ByAlex Carlucci
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Many people have no credit score. This can make getting a mortgage to buy a home harder. However, it’s not impossible. You can re-establish credit after bankruptcy or other serious credit problems. And if you have no credit score at all, lenders can approve you with a non-traditional credit report.
ByAnngelli Abenes
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Traversing the landscape of mortgage loans can be an intricate voyage, presenting many options tailored to meet diverse financial requirements. Two common choices for homebuyers seeking financing are FHA (Federal Housing Administration) loans and Conforming High-Balance Mortgage Loans. Throughout this blog, we will dig deep into the features, advantages, and factors to consider for each…
ByAnngelli Abenes
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This article discusses the changes in FHA guidelines that are particularly relevant to first-time home buyers. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA), which operates under the oversight of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), sets the guidelines for FHA mortgage lending. The FHA itself does not serve as a lender but instead…
ByAnngelli Abenes
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Gustan Cho Associates has no lender overlays on debt to income ratio on government and conventional loans. We just go off the agency caps on debt to income ratio no government and conventional loans.
ByAnngelli Abenes
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HUD reserve requirements mandate maintaining reserves in specific scenarios, and it’s prudent for homeowners to voluntarily set aside funds for emergencies. Unlike renters who can seek help from their landlord for repairs, homeowners are responsible for maintenance costs. Major system failures like HVAC, electrical, or plumbing can be expensive, often requiring hundreds to thousands of…
ByGustan Cho
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This guide covers qualifying for the lowest FHA mortgage rates on FHA loans. Qualifying for the lowest FHA mortgage rates is every borrowers goal. There are ways to prepare for a mortgage a few months before actually applying for a home loan. Not everyone gets the same mortgage rates on FHA loans. Mortgage lenders will…
ByGustan Cho
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This guide covers mortgage loan options with bad credit after bankruptcy on home purchase and refinance loans. One of the frequently asked questions from our viewers is can I qualify and get approved for a mortgage with bad credit after bankruptcy? The answer is yes. Depends on the mortgage loan program and the down payment….
ByRonda Butts
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FHA loans bad credit Georgia mortgage requirements and guidelines make FHA home mortgages the most popular loan program for first-time homebuyers, borrowers with credit scores down to 500 FICO, and homebuyers with high-debt to income ratios. HUD, the parent of FHA, is the federal government agency in charge of the administration of FHA loans. Alex…
ByGustan Cho
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In this blog post, we’ll explore obtaining an FHA loan with a credit score under 600. Gustan Cho Associates specializes in processing and finalizing FHA Loans With Under 600 Credit Scores in Florida. Many lenders set higher credit score thresholds due to additional criteria known as overlays. However, it’s important to note that only some…
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This blog will discuss getting approved for FHA loans in Las Vegas with bad credit and credit scores down to 500 FICO. This blog will cover FHA loans with bad credit in Las Vegas. FHA loans are very popular mortgage loan programs for borrowers with bad credit, first-time homebuyers with no credit, and borrowers with…
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