Mortgage Approval For Home Purchase on Acreage
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Mortgage Approval For Home Purchase on Acreage in 2024

In this blog, we will cover and discuss qualifying and getting a mortgage approval for home purchase on acreage in rural areas. Gustan Cho Associates is licensed in 48 states including Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. We have dozens of options for mortgage approval for home purchase on acreage in rural…

What is a Mortgage
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Understanding The Basics of What is a Mortgage

This guide covers understanding the basics on what is a mortgage. We will cover and discuss the meaning of what is a mortgage. Unless you are thinking about buying a new home or are a homeowner thinking about refinancing, most Americans really do not care to know the basic understanding of mortgages. Many folks think…

Difference Between FHA And Conventional Mortgage
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Difference Between FHA and Conventional Mortgage Guidelines

This guide covers the difference between FHA and Conventional mortgage guidelines. Many homebuyers, especially first-time buyers shopping for homes often wonder the difference between FHA and Conventional mortgage guidelines. They often do not understand the main difference between FHA and Conventional mortgage guidelines and which loan program is best for them. There are big differences…

Fannie Mae Multi-Family Mortgage
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UPDATED 2-to-4 Unit Fannie Mae Multi-Family Mortgage

This manual addresses the modifications in down payment and self-sufficiency for multi-family properties designated as owner-occupant primary residences by the Fannie Mae Multi-Family Mortgage Guidelines. The Fannie Mae Multi-Family Mortgage Guidelines for 2-to-4-unit residences reduce the down payment obligations for owner-occupant borrowers, decreasing it from 15% to 5%. Two-to-four-unit multi-family investment properties do not apply…

Truth In Lending Disclosure During The Mortgage Process (1)
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Truth in Lending Disclosure During The Mortgage Process

This guide covers the truth in lending disclosure during the mortgage process. Mortgage disclosures are required to be disclosed to all mortgage loan applicants by federal law. The Truth In Lending Disclosure is one of the most important mortgage disclosures that need to be disclosed to all mortgage loan applicants in a timely manner.  On…

Escrow Account Mortgage Guidelines
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Escrow Account Mortgage Guidelines on Home Mortgage Loans

This article covers escrow account mortgage guidelines and requirements.  Lenders conduct periodic escrow analyses to ensure that the account balance is sufficient to cover upcoming expenses. If the analysis reveals a shortage or surplus in the account, adjustments may be made to the borrower’s monthly escrow payments. Escrow accounts are required by lenders so the…

3-2-1 Buydown Mortgage
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What Is a 3-2-1 Buydown Mortgage?

In this blog, we will cover what a 3-2-1 buydown mortgage is. We will also discuss the differences between a 3-2-1 buydown mortgage versus what is the qualifying mortgage interest rate on a 2-1 buydown mortgage. Home prices are still at an all-time high, with mortgage rates north of seven percent. The current mortgage market…

Buying House Near Airport
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Benefits and Negatives of Buying House Near Airport

  In this blog, we will cover and discuss buying house near airport. Homebuyers need to consider the benefits and negatives of buying house near airport. One of the main benefits is that homebuyers will immediately notice the price of the homes listed near the airport. Alex Carlucci, a loan officer at Gustan Cho Associates,…

FHA Loans With No Credit Scores
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How To Get Approved For FHA Loans With No Credit Scores

Gustan Cho Associates are experts when analyzing consumer credit reports. Since we do not have lender overlays, we see all types of credit scores. Many loan officers can close a 780 credit score, 20% down payment, and W-2 income borrower in their sleep. The same is true with our team. However, we specialize in helping…

FHA W-2 Income Only Mortgage With No Income Tax Returns
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FHA W-2 Income Only Mortgage With No Income Tax Returns

The FHA W-2 Income Only Mortgage Lending Guidelines provide a pathway for borrowers to qualify for an FHA loan based solely on W-2 income, without the requirement of submitting income tax returns. Conventional and FHA loans stand out as the most widely used among the various mortgage loan programs available today. It is important to…

How Credit Disputes Affect Mortgage Process
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How Credit Disputes Affect Mortgage Process

In this article, we will cover and discuss how credit disputes affect mortgage process and cause loan denial. The pre-approval stage of the mortgage process is the most important part of the overall mortgage loan process. Credit disputes are not allowed on FHA loans during the mortgage process unless the credit disputes are exempt, says…

Fannie Mae Guidelines on Community Property States
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Fannie Mae Guidelines on Community Property States

This guide offers insights into Fannie Mae Guidelines on Community Property States, catering to individuals searching for mortgage-related information. An additional focus is placed on elucidating Fannie Mae Guidelines about the debts of non-borrowing spouses within Community Property States. Navigating community property states can be intricate for those pursuing mortgages, especially given that the United…

Paying Mortgage Balance Early

Paying Mortgage Balance Early Before End of Loan Term

This guide covers the benefits of paying mortgage balance early before end of loan term. Paying mortgage balance early before end of loan term is every homeowner’s dream come true: A home is most people’s biggest investment in their lifetime Most homeowners have a mortgage on their home. Most mortgage borrowers opt for a 30-year…

Moving To Another Owner-Occupied Home
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Moving To Another Owner-Occupied Home Without Selling

In this blog, we will cover and discuss buying and moving to another owner-occupied home without selling their first home. There are strict rules and mortgage regulations with owner-occupant home financing. Gustan Cho Associates get countless calls from potential homebuyers about Moving To Another Owner-Occupied Home Without Selling their first home. There are several variables…

On Title But Not On Mortgage
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Can Homeowners Be on Title But Not on Mortgage

The primary emphasis of this blog centers around the waiting period obligations that individuals face after foreclosure, specifically those on title but not on mortgage. We often receive queries from married home buyers grappling with financial challenges, making it difficult for them to maintain their existing homes.These homeowners often fall behind on their mortgage payments…

Mortgage During and After Divorce on Purchase and Refinance
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Mortgage During and After Divorce on Purchase and Refinance

In this blog, we will cover and discuss qualifying for a mortgage during and after divorce on purchase and refinance transactions. Divorce rates among Americans have surpassed the 56% mark. All marriages have a 56% probability of eventually ending up in divorce. Divorce can be very emotional and painful in more than several ways, says…

Importance of Mortgage Qualification and Pre-Approval
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Importance of Mortgage Qualification and Pre-Approval

This guide covers the importance of mortgage qualification and pre-approval. A pre-approval is when a home buyer or homeowner has completed a 1003 mortgage loan application and the loan officer is confident the borrower qualifies for a mortgage. A pre-approval should be issued once the loan originator has run credit, ran the file through the…

Mortgage Loan Programs With No Overlays and 30 Day Closings
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Mortgage Loan Programs With No Overlays and 30-Day Closing

In this blog, we will cover and discuss mortgage loan programs with no overlays and closing in 30 days. The majority of mortgage lenders have their own overlays. There are not too many lenders who have mortgage loan programs with no overlays. Stay in close contact with your lender and respond promptly to additional information…

Mortgage For Second Primary Residence
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Mortgage For Second Primary Residence Lending Guidelines

This guide covers mortgage for second primary residence lending guidelines. Many Americans have a current primary residence and are looking to purchase another home. There can countless reasons why homebuyers are buying and getting mortgage for second primary residence home. It can be due to needing more space due to a growing family. Many homeowners…