Artificial Intelligence in Real Estate
| | |

How Realtors use Artificial Intelligence in Real Estate

Artificial Intelligence in real estate sales is a game changer in the housing industry. More and more realtors are using artificial intelligence in real estate. AI-Enabled Technology Is driving not just real estate sales, but all sectors in the real estate industry. The local real estate industry constantly evolves, and technology has significantly changed how…

Real Estate Closing
| | | | |

What To Expect in The Real Estate Closing Process

This guide will cover the frequently asked question on real estate closing. Does the real estate closing costs process different vary from state to state? We will first start discussing real estate closing and how the real estate closing process work on home purchase and refinance transactions. We will then dive into real estate closing…

Real Estate Referral Agent
| | | |

Real Estate Referral Agent For Homebuyers

This guide will cover the preferred real estate referral agent network at Gustan Cho Associates. Are you investigating buying or selling a property but feeling overwhelmed by the process? Or you may require financial assistance but need to know where to turn for reliable lending options. Working with a preferred real estate referral agent can…

Mortgage Lenders For The Best Rates
| | | | |

How to Find Mortgage Lenders For The Best Rates

This guide will cover finding the best mortgage lenders for the best rates. Buying a home is a significant milestone, a dream-come-true to many. However, this process can be overwhelming! Not all mortgage lenders have the same mortgage rates. There are mortgage lenders for the best rates. We will show you how to shop for…

How Much House Can I Afford To Buy Versus Qualify
| | |

How Much House Can I Afford To Buy Versus Qualify

  In this guide, we will cover how much house can I afford versus qualify. First-time and seasoned home buyers must consider ” How much house can I afford to buy?” when buying a home. Mortgage lenders will qualify borrowers on the maximum housing budget buyers can afford. Just because the lender qualifies for a…

Credit Score Needed For Mortgage
| | |

Credit Score Needed For Mortgage on Home Loans

This blog will cover the credit score needed for mortgage on home loans. We will cover the frequently asked question what is the minimum credit score needed for mortgage? Many home buyers, especially first-time home buyers, often question the minimum credit score needed for a mortgage. Credit Scores and Income are the two most important…

Washington DC Lenders
| | | |

Washington DC Lenders For Traditional and Non-QM Mortgages

In this blog, we will cover and discuss the top-rated five-star Washington DC lenders for traditional and non-QM mortgages who have the best mortgage rates. Washington, DC has one of the highest home prices in the nation. Whether you have great credit, bad credit, or are seeking unique non-QM and alternative financing loans with multiple…

Types of Mortgage Lenders For Best Rates and Loan Options
| | |

Types of Mortgage Lenders For Best Rates and Loan Options

Gustan Cho Associates has over 160 wholesale lending partnerships. Gustan Cho Associates has a national reputation for its no lender overlays on government and conventional loans. We have a reputation for being able to do loans other lenders cannot do. Gustan Cho Associates are mortgage brokers licensed in 48 states including Washington, DC, and Puerto…

More Homeowners Fleeing Illinois
| | | | | | | |

More Homeowners Fleeing Illinois Than Any Other State

In this article, we will discuss why More Homeowners Fleeing Illinois Than Any Other State in the nation. Illinois is tied neck to neck with California for residents and businesses leaving their state. Illinois is now the sixth most populous state. It used to rank as the fourth most populous state in the country, but…

Choosing The Right Lender
| | |

Choosing The Right Lender To Get a Mortgage Loan Approval

In this blog, we will cover choosing the right lender for a mortgage loan approval. Choosing The Right Lender with no overlays is extremely important for mortgage borrowers with prior credit issues. Examples of prior credit issues include the following: prior bankruptcy prior foreclosure prior short sale prior deed in-lieu-of foreclosure outstanding collections charge off…

Mortgage Due-on-Sale Clause
| |

Mortgage Due-on-Sale Clause When You Inherit a House With a Lien

In this blog, we will cover the mortgage due-on-sale clause when you inherit a house with a lien. If you are inheriting a property with a mortgage, you may wonder if the mortgage due-on-sale clause is relevant to you. The mortgage due-on-sale clause is a provision in mortgage loans that gives the lending company the…

Rent-To-Own a Home
|

Rent-To-Own a Home With Home Partners of America

In this blog, we will cover and discuss the rent-to-own a home with Home Partners of America (HPA). The rent-to-own a home with HPA is a homebuyer down payment assistance program where you get to purchase the home of your dreams now and get a mortgage later. There are many instances where many homebuyers are…

QM-Qualified Mortgages
|

What Are QM-Qualified Mortgages Versus Non-QM Loans

In this blog, we will cover and discuss QM-Qualified Mortgages versus non-QM loans. We will explain what QM-qualified mortgages are and when they went into effect. QM-qualified mortgages focus on the borrower’s ability to repay. QM-Qualified Mortgages took effect on January 10, 2014. In essence, QM-Qualified Mortgages is trying to create a standard mortgage guideline…

Underwriters Conditions
|

Conditional Mortgage Approval Versus Pre-Approval

In this blog, we will be covering the difference between conditional mortgage approval versus pre-approval during the mortgage process. There are several stages in the mortgage approval process. When a home buyer is ready to start shopping for a home, they consult with a lender. A loan officer will qualify the home buyer and see…

What Is An 80-10-10 Or Piggyback Mortgage Loans
|

What Is An 80-10-10 Or Piggyback Mortgage Loans

In this blog, we will discuss and cover what is an 60-10-10 piggyback mortgage. Many Home Buyers Ask What Is An 80-10-10 Or Piggyback Mortgage And How This Powerful Tool Can Help Them Qualify To Make Their Home Purchase Happen. What is an 80-10-10 or Piggyback Mortgage? An 80-10-10 or Piggyback Mortgage is a combination…

Best Mortgage Loan For Buying A House

What Is The Best Mortgage Loan For Buying A House?

In this blog, we will discuss and cover what is the best mortgage loan for buying a house. Many home buyers often do not know where to start when applying for a mortgage for a home purchase. Homebuyers will tend to rely on their realtor, family members, attorneys, or business associates for advice. However, most…

Getting Pre-Approved Prior To Moving To Utah
| | |

Getting Pre-Approved Prior To Moving To Utah

Gustan Cho Associates is a mortgage broker licensed in 48 states (Not licensed in NY, MA) with a wholesale lending network of 170 wholesale financial institutions. Utah is one of the fastest-growing states in the nation, with more and more families calling Utah home.  Our team is currently focused on expanding our coverage area throughout…

Home Loan With Bad Credit In Iowa
| |

Home Loan With Bad Credit In Iowa With Competitive Rates

In this article, we will cover and discuss shopping for mortgage lenders for a home with bad credit in Iowa with competitive mortgage rates and no discount points. Homebuyers can qualify for a home loan with bad credit in Iowa. You do not have to settle for high rates and 4% discount points to qualify…

How Do Mortgage Underwriters View Assets

How Do Mortgage Underwriters View Assets For Down Payment

In this article, we will cover and discuss how do mortgage underwriters view assets for down payment on home purchases. Borrowers must have sufficient cash to cover the required minimum down payment on their home purchase. However, How Do Mortgage Underwriters View Assets? All assets used for the down payment and closing costs need to…

Online Mortgage Shopping

Online Mortgage Shopping Changed Mortgage Lending

In this blog, we will cover and discuss how online mortgage shopping changed mortgage lending. The Greatest Benefits Of Online Mortgage Shopping Is Time Management: Being More Efficient. We are used to getting what we want and getting it now. The world is at our fingertips. If we want information, we want it now. Anything…

How To Avoid Customer Complaints

How To Avoid Customer Complaints By Mortgage Borrowers

In this blog, we will cover and discuss how to avoid customer complaints by mortgage borrowers. Mortgage customer complaints have peaked at a three-year high due to the craziness in volume in the mortgage industry. More and more companies have implemented tougher lender overlays due to the coronavirus outbreak. Conditional Loan Approval and Neverending Mortgage…