Direct Versus Correspondent Lender: Key Differences
Direct and correspondent lenders can both originate, process, close, and fund mortgage loans. A direct lender typically funds the mortgage…
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UPDATED 2-to-4 Unit Fannie Mae Multi-Family Mortgage
Changes to 2-to-4 Unit Fannie Mae Multi-Family Mortgage Guidelines This manual addresses the modifications in down payment and self-sufficiency for…
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Home Mortgages | Career Opportunities/Loan Officer Training | Mortgage Processing And Underwriting | Mortgage Rates | Regulations | Resources | Videos
Correspondent Lending versus Mortgage Brokers
This blog aims to explore the difference between correspondent lending and mortgage brokers. A common inquiry we receive regularly pertains…
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Home Mortgages | Conventional Loans | Credit Scores | FHA Loans | Mortgage Processing And Underwriting | Qualifying & Getting Pre-approved | Videos
Credit Score Needed for Mortgage on Home Loans
Credit Score Required for Mortgage on Home Loans This guide covers the credit score needed for mortgage on home loans….
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Automated Underwriting System Findings on Home Mortgages
In this guide we will cover and discuss the automated underwriting system approval, which is also referred to as AUS…
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Home Mortgages | Automated Underwriting System | Mortgage Processing And Underwriting | Qualifying & Getting Pre-approved | Videos
Understanding Mortgage Application Process to Prevent Delays
This guide is about understanding mortgage application process to avoid delays. Despite the countless mortgage lending guidelines, applying for a…
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Mortgage Guidelines with Unpaid Taxes to the IRS
Mortgage Guidelines with Unpaid Taxes: Qualifying for a Home Loan Are you worried about unpaid taxes standing in the way…
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15-Year versus 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgages Comparison
This guide covers 15-year versus 30-year fixed rate mortgages on loan programs. All residential mortgage loan programs have amortized terms. …
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Mortgage Lender Overlays | Automated Underwriting System | Home Mortgages | Manual Underwriting | Mortgage Processing And Underwriting | Videos
Overlays in Underwriting by Mortgage Lenders
This blog is about overlays in underwriting on government and conventional loans. The mortgage industry went through a major overhaul…
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Automated Underwriting System | FHA Loans | Home Mortgages | Manual Underwriting | Mortgage Denial | Mortgage Lender Overlays | Mortgage Processing And Underwriting | Videos
Applying for Mortgage with Another Lender When Denied
In this article, we will cover and discuss applying for mortgage with another lender when denied by the original lender….
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Home Mortgages | Conventional Loans | FHA Loans | First Time Home Buyers | Qualifying & Getting Pre-approved | Videos
How Do I Qualify for a Mortgage and Get Approved
This guide covers the frequently asked question how I qualify for a mortgage loan and get approved. Mortgage lenders do…
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Home Mortgages | Mortgage Processing And Underwriting | Qualifying & Getting Pre-approved | Regulations | Videos
Closing Costs on Loan Estimate versus Closing Disclosure
Closing costs on the loan estimate versus closing disclosure will most likely be different. The itemized closing costs on the…
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Can You Get Denied for a Mortgage With Good Credit?
A mortgage denial with good credit usually means another part of the loan file did not meet underwriting guidelines. A…
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Home Mortgages | Credit Scores | Mortgage Processing And Underwriting | Mortgage Rates | Qualifying & Getting Pre-approved | Videos
Lender versus Borrower Paid Mortgage Transactions
In this guide, we will discuss lender versus borrower paid mortgage transactions. Mortgage brokers can often opt to go with…
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Home Mortgages | Credit Scores | FHA Loans | Qualifying & Getting Pre-approved | Re-Establishing Credit | Videos
HUD Credit Score Guidelines On FHA Home Loans
Understanding HUD Credit Score Guidelines So you want to buy your home, but you are worried about your credit score….
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Income And Employment | Gaps In Employment | High Debt To Income Ratio | Home Mortgages | Mortgage Processing And Underwriting | Qualifying & Getting Pre-approved | Self-Employed Borrowers | Verification of Employment | Videos
Verification of Employment Before Mortgage Closing
Verification of Employment: This is really important when you want to get a mortgage. Whether you are buying your home…
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Investing in Real Estate in The Virgin Islands
In recent years, the United States Virgin Islands have seen an unprecedented boom in tourism. Money started trickling into the island through investments and tourism. This means that even the hospitality industry has directly
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Appraisal | Automated Underwriting System | Home Mortgages | Mortgage Processing And Underwriting | Mortgage Rates | Qualifying & Getting Pre-approved | Videos
Changing Lenders After Locking Rates During Mortgage Process
The home loan process can often be stressful that some borrowers often think about changing lenders after locking rates. Locking…
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Online Mortgage Shopping Changed Mortgage Lending
Online mortgage shopping changed mortgage lending by giving borrowers more control over how they compare lenders, rates, fees, and loan…
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How Climate Change Affects Real Estate Prices & Home Values
Climate change has evolved beyond an environmental concern; it now directly impacts real estate, home insurance, and mortgage affordability. Homebuyers…
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Home Mortgages | Bankruptcy | Mortgage After Bankruptcy and Foreclosure | Mortgage Processing And Underwriting | Mortgage With Late Payments | Qualifying & Getting Pre-approved | Re-Establishing Credit | Videos
Mortgage with Late Payments After Bankruptcy and Foreclosure
Home loans are still available to borrowers with collections, charged-off accounts, or late payments. Lenders are generally willing to approve…
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Conventional Loans | FHA Loans | Home Mortgages | Manual Underwriting | Mortgage Processing And Underwriting | NON-QM Loans | Qualifying & Getting Pre-approved | Videos
TBD Property Mortgage Pre-Approvals
TBD Property Mortgage Pre-Approvals: Get Fully Underwritten Before You Find a Home Buying a home can feel confusing, especially when…
