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Buying a House in Savannah Georgia
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Moving and Buying a House in Savannah Georgia

ByMargarett Jurilla Posted onJune 27, 2023December 18, 2023

In this guide, we will discuss buying a house in Savannah Georgia. This guide covers discovering the charm of Savannah…

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Home-Buying Mistakes
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Home-Buying Mistakes To Avoid By First-Time Homebuyers

ByApril Ramirez Posted onJune 26, 2023July 29, 2025

This guide covers home-buying mistakes by first-time homebuyers. Gustan Cho Associates Mortgage Group offers numerous loan options without LENDER OVERLAYS….

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Buying a Home in Chicago
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Buying a Home in Chicago: How to Buy and Finance a House

ByMargarett Jurilla Posted onJune 18, 2023July 25, 2024

In this article, I provide a step-by-step guide for first-time buyers and answer common questions concerning a home purchase in the Chicago area.

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Why Rent When You Can Own a Home
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Why Rent When You Can Own a Home With DPA

ByGustan Cho Posted onJune 18, 2023May 24, 2024

This guide covers why rent when you can own a home. We will discuss the advantages of owning versus renting…

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Why Americans Relocate To Louisiana To Buy a House
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Why Americans Relocate To Louisiana To Buy a House

ByMargarett Jurilla Posted onJune 16, 2023December 18, 2023

This blog is about why Americans relocate to Louisiana to buy a house. We will discuss the benefits of buying…

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iBuyer
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What Is an iBuyer and How Does It Work

ByMargarett Jurilla Posted onMay 30, 2023July 29, 2025

In this guide, we will cover what the iBuyer program is? ibuying programs have become increasingly popular over the past…

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How To Save Money Moving
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How To Save Money Moving on Moving Costs

ByMargarett Jurilla Posted onMay 27, 2023July 24, 2024

  In this blog, we will cover how to save money moving. Moving to a more affordable location can be…

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Mortgage Lenders For The Best Rates
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How to Find Mortgage Lenders For The Best Rates

ByMargarett Jurilla Posted onApril 7, 2023July 29, 2025

This guide will cover finding the best mortgage lenders for the best rates. Buying a home is a significant milestone,…

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Down Payment Assistance
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How Does Down Payment Assistance Work

ByGustan Cho Posted onApril 2, 2023December 26, 2024

In this guide, we will cover what down payment assistance is and how it works. We will discuss how down…

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Mortgage for First-Time Home Buyers
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Mortgage for First-Time Home Buyers with Bad Credit

ByGustan Cho Posted onMarch 17, 2023July 29, 2025

Borrowers with prior outstanding collections, charged-off accounts, and other bad credit can qualify for a mortgage without paying them off. The key to qualifying for a mortgage is not prior bad credit but timely payments.

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Illinois Home Purchase Down Payment Requirements
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Illinois Home Purchase Mortgage Options Guide

ByAlex Carlucci Posted onJune 11, 2022April 3, 2025

In this blog, we will cover and discuss Illinois home purchase mortgage options for homebuyers. Going through the home purchase…

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Frequently Asked Mortgage Questions
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Frequently Asked Mortgage Question From First-Time Homebuyers

ByMike Gracz Posted onDecember 29, 2021October 9, 2024

Gustan Cho Associates work with many different families in all different areas of the country. But our clients commonly ask…

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Illinois DPA Mortgage Programs
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Illinois DPA Mortgage Programs For First Time Home Buyers

ByMike Gracz Posted onSeptember 1, 2021June 25, 2024

This Article Is About Illinois DPA Mortgage Programs For Home Buyers Gustan Cho Associates offers DPA Mortgage Programs for home…

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    • Contact Us
    • Get Pre-Approved
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    • FICO Simulator
    • MLO License School
    • Why Choose Us
    • Meet Our Team
    • Loan Limits
      • FHA Loan Limits
      • Conforming Loan Limits
    • Preferred Realtor Partner Network
      • Dino Hasapis | Licensed Real Estate Broker | PRPN Director
      • Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois | Gustan Cho Associates Mortgage
  • Types Of Mortgages
    • Purchase
      • Home Purchase Loans
      • Investment Property Loan
    • Refinance
      • Refinance Mortgage Options
      • Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Cash-Out-Buyout
      • FHA Streamline Refinance
      • VA Streamline Refinance
      • Refinancing NON-QM Loans Into Conventional Mortgages
      • Refinance FHA To Conventional Loans
    • FHA Home Loans
      • FHA Manual Underwriting
      • FHA Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Guidelines
      • FHA Loans For Bad Credit
      • FHA Loans For Low Credit Scores
      • FHA Collections
      • FHA Loans Charged Off Accounts
      • W-2 Income Only FHA Loans
      • FHA Loans With Tax Lien
      • FHA Loan With Judgment
    • VA Home Loans
      • VA Manual Underwriting
      • VA Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Guidelines
      • VA Loans For Bad Credit
      • VA Loans For Low Credit Scores
      • VA Loans With Charged-Off Accounts
      • W-2 Income Only VA Loans
      • VA Loans with Tax Lien
      • VA Loan with Judgment
    • USDA Loans
    • How to Get DACA Mortgage Loans Without the Stress
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      • Conventional Loans W-2 Income ONLY Mortgages
      • Conventional Loans After Foreclosure
      • Conventional Loans After Bankruptcy
      • Conventional Loan With Tax Lien
      • Conventional Loan With Judgment
    • Condotel Financing
    • NON-QM Loans
      • Bank Statement Loans
      • DSCR Loans
      • Asset-Depletion
      • Foreign Nationals
      • No SSN? ITIN Mortgage Loans Can Help You Own a Home
      • No-Doc Loans
    • Jumbo Mortgage
    • FHA 203K Loans
    • Reverse Mortgages
    • Commercial Loans
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