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Green Mortgage: A Guide to Energy-Efficient Home Financing

ByGustan Cho Posted onOctober 1, 2025October 2, 2025

Why Green Mortgages Matter in 2025 Are you looking for a way to lower your bills and make your home…

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Changes in Mortgage Lending
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Changes In Mortgage Lending and How It Affects Buyers

ByGustan Cho Posted onOctober 1, 2025October 2, 2025

Mortgage rules change all the time, and 2025 will be no different. There are increases in loan limits, easier student…

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Buying a Beachfront Property in Florida
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Smart Tips for Buying a Beachfront Property in Florida

ByDale Elenteny Posted onSeptember 29, 2025October 1, 2025

Buying a Beachfront Property in Florida: Everything You Need to Know Florida’s sunshine, sandy beaches, and breathtaking views have made…

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When Rent When You Can Own a Home
FHA Loans | First Time Home Buyers | Home Mortgages | Home Purchase | Real Estate Topic | Videos

Why Rent When You Can Own a Home With DPA

ByGustan Cho Posted onSeptember 29, 2025October 1, 2025

Introduction: Why Rent When You Can Own a Home? Renters across the U.S. ask the same question in 2025: Why…

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Reserve Requirements on a Home Loan
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Reserve Requirements on a Home Loan By Mortgage Lenders

ByGustan Cho Posted onSeptember 26, 2025September 29, 2025

Quick Take: 2025 Mortgage Reserve Requirements FHA: 0–1 month (manual = 1, multi-unit = 3–6) VA: 0 months (manual =…

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Florida Homeowners Insurance
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Florida Homeowners Insurance: Save Big and Stay Protected

ByGustan Cho Posted onSeptember 19, 2025September 23, 2025

Why Florida Homeowners Insurance Matters? Having a home in Florida can be tricky in its own way. Sunshine and beaches…

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FICO Score Needed to Buy a House
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FICO Score Needed to Buy a House: Fast Approval Tips Inside

ByGustan Cho Posted onSeptember 18, 2025September 23, 2025

Introduction: Your Credit Score Is the Key to Homeownership Buying a home is one of the most significant financial steps…

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Washington DC Lenders
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Washington DC Lenders For Traditional and Non-QM Mortgages

ByMike Gracz Posted onSeptember 12, 2025September 15, 2025

In this blog, we will cover and discuss the top-rated five-star Washington DC lenders for traditional and non-QM mortgages who…

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Mortgage Escrow Account
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What is a Mortgage Escrow Account for Purchase and Refinance

ByGustan Cho Posted onSeptember 11, 2025September 17, 2025

Ever wonder why your monthly mortgage payment feels higher than expected? The answer is often hidden in mortgage escrow accounts….

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What Lenders Want to See in a Borrower
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What Lenders Want to See in a Borrower for Fast Approval

ByGustan Cho Posted onSeptember 8, 2025September 11, 2025

Qualifying for a mortgage in 2025 can feel overwhelming, especially with today’s stricter credit models and lender guidelines. But here’s…

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

ByJohn Strange Posted onSeptember 4, 2025September 5, 2025

Buying a home is exciting, but it also comes with new responsibilities. Property taxes, homeowners’ insurance, and mortgage payments can…

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Roles of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
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Roles of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in The Mortgage Industry

ByGustan Cho Posted onSeptember 1, 2025September 3, 2025

In this blog, we will cover and discuss the roles of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the housing and…

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How Do Mortgage Underwriters View Assets
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How Do Mortgage Underwriters View Assets For Down Payment

ByGustan Cho Posted onAugust 24, 2025August 25, 2025

In this article, we will cover and discuss how do mortgage underwriters view assets for down payment on home purchases….

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Buying a House in Savannah Georgia
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Your Dream Starts: Buying a House in Savannah Georgia

ByMargarett Jurilla Posted onAugust 22, 2025September 2, 2025

Buying a House in Savannah, Georgia: Your 2025 Guide to Homeownership If you’ve been considering buying a house in Savannah…

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Online Mortgage Shopping
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Online Mortgage Shopping Changed Mortgage Lending

ByGustan Cho Posted onAugust 21, 2025August 22, 2025

In this blog, we will cover and discuss how online mortgage shopping changed mortgage lending. The greatest benefits of online…

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Refinancing Your California Mortgage Loan
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Refinancing Your California Mortgage Loan

ByLaurie Cho Posted onAugust 20, 2025August 21, 2025

Refinancing Your California Mortgage Loan in 2025: A Complete Guide If you’re a California homeowner, you’ve probably heard friends or…

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Conditional Mortgage Approval Versus Pre-Approval
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Conditional Mortgage Approval Versus Pre-Approval

ByAlex Carlucci Posted onAugust 20, 2025August 21, 2025

Conditional Mortgage Approval Versus Pre-Approval: What Borrowers Need to Know in 2025 Buying a home is super exciting, but the…

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Best Places to Buy Waterfront Property
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The Best Places To Buy Waterfront Property For Boating

ByMargarett Jurilla Posted onAugust 19, 2025August 20, 2025

Are you dreaming of waking up to sunrise views over the water, spending weekends boating, or owning a vacation home…

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How To Prepare For Mortgage
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How To Prepare For Mortgage For First-Time Homebuyers

ByAlex Carlucci Posted onAugust 15, 2025August 18, 2025

This guide covers how to prepare for mortgage for first-time homebuyers. The best way on how to prepare for mortgage…

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Fannie Mae HomeStyle Mortgage
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Fannie Mae HomeStyle Mortgage: One Loan, Big Makeover

ByGustan Cho Posted onAugust 6, 2025September 2, 2025

Fannie Mae HomeStyle Mortgage: 2025 Guide to Renovate or Remodel With One Loan Have you been dreaming of a new…

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Avoid Customer Complaints as a loan Officer
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Avoid Customer Complaints as a Loan Officer and Win Trust

ByAlex Carlucci Posted onAugust 5, 2025September 3, 2025

How to Avoid Customer Complaints as a Loan Officer: Proven Tips That Work The mortgage business is full of moving…

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Fannie Mae NON-Citizens Mortgage
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Fannie Mae NON-Citizens Mortgage Guidelines

ByJohn Strange Posted onAugust 1, 2025August 4, 2025

This guide covers Fannie Mae non-citizens mortgage guidelines on conventional loans. Recently Fannie Mae added clarity to Fannie Mae non-citizens…

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Gustan Cho Associates are Mortgage Advisor licensed in 48 states including Washington DC, Puerto Rico, and the U.S Virgin Islands (Not licensed in NY and MA). The team at Gustan Cho Associates has a national reputation of being able to do mortgage loans other mortgage companies cannot do. Gustan Cho Associates dba of NEXA Mortgage has a lending partnerships with over 190 wholesale mortgage lenders with dozens of no overlay lending partners on government and conventional loans and countless non-QM and alternative lending partners. Over 80% of our clients are borrowers who could not qualify at other mortgage companies either due to a last-minute mortgage loan denial due to lender overlays or because the lender did not have the mortgage loan program suited for the borrower. At Gustan Cho Associates, we only market mortgage loan products that exists and are possible.

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    • Contact Us
    • Get Pre-Approved
    • Order Credit
    • 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 Collections
      • FHA Loans Charged Off Accounts
      • W-2 Income Only FHA Loans
      • FHA Loans With Tax Lien
      • FHA Loan With Judgment
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      • Asset-Depletion
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