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HUD Bankruptcy Guidelines
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HUD Bankruptcy Guidelines After Chapter 7 And Chapter 13

ByGustan Cho Posted onMarch 13, 2024April 26, 2024

This article will discuss HUD bankruptcy guidelines following Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, particularly about FHA loans. HUD Bankruptcy…

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Sell and Buy House at Same Time During Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
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How to Buy and Sell a House While in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

ByGustan Cho Posted onMarch 8, 2024August 8, 2024

In this blog, we will cover and discuss how to buy and sella house while in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. Borrowers…

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FHA Credit Guidelines
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FHA Credit Guidelines | Guide For FHA Loan Approval

ByDale Elenteny Posted onMarch 7, 2024August 8, 2024

In this article, we will discuss and cover the FHA credit guidelines on how to get qualified for an FHA…

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Paying Rent Timely Will Help Get Mortgage Approved
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Paying Rent Timely Will Help Get a Mortgage Approved

ByGustan Cho Posted onMarch 4, 2024August 8, 2024

This guide covers how paying rent timely will help get a mortgage approved. Homebuyers who have little to no credit…

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FHA Loans With 500 FICO
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FHA Loans With 500 FICO Credit Score

ByAlex Carlucci Posted onFebruary 29, 2024August 8, 2024

HUD, the parent of FHA, allows borrowers down to a 500 credit score to qualify for an FHA loan. However, for borrowers with under a 580 credit score, a 10% down payment is required.

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Manual Underwriting DTI Guidelines
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Manual Underwriting DTI Guidelines For FHA and VA Loans

ByMargarett Jurilla Posted onFebruary 26, 2024March 18, 2024

This guide covers manual underwriting DTI guidelines on FHA and VA loans. HUD and the Veterans Administration are the only…

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VA Loan With 500 Credit Scores
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Can I Qualify For a VA Loan With 500 Credit Scores

ByGustan Cho Posted onFebruary 12, 2024August 5, 2024

Can an individual with a credit score of 500 be eligible for a VA loan? Absolutely. The Veterans Administration (VA)…

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VA Loans With No Credit Scores
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VA Loans With No Credit Scores Mortgage Guidelines

ByMargarett Jurilla Posted onFebruary 12, 2024July 23, 2025

This blog post will discuss VA loans with no credit scores in detail and examine the DTI (Debt-to-Income) requirements. VA…

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FHA DTI Ratios On Manual Underwrites
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FHA DTI Ratios on Manual Underwrites Mortgage Guidelines

ByGustan Cho Posted onJanuary 30, 2024February 13, 2025

This article will delve into the mortgage guidelines for FHA DTI ratios on manual underwrites. The key distinction between manual…

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Chapter 13 Cash-Out Refinance Simplified Guidelines
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Chapter 13 Cash-Out Refinance Guidelines During Repayment

ByGustan Cho Posted onJanuary 25, 2024August 22, 2025

According to VA and HUD Chapter 13 cash-out refinance guidelines, homeowners may be eligible for a cash-out refinance on an…

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VA Refer-Eligible Findings Versus AUS Approval Guidelines
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VA Refer-Eligible Findings Versus AUS Approval Guidelines

ByAlex Carlucci Posted onJanuary 20, 2024October 8, 2024

In this blog, we will discuss and cover VA refer-eligible findings versus AUS approval guidelines. The United States Department of…

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Bankruptcy Dismissal Versus Bankruptcy Discharge
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Bankruptcy Dismissal Versus Discharge Mortgage Guidelines

ByGustan Cho Posted onJanuary 11, 2024June 27, 2025

In this blog, we will cover and discuss the difference when qualifying for a mortgage after bankruptcy dismissal versus bankruptcy…

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Manual Underwriting Versus Automated Approval
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Manual Underwriting Versus Automated Approval

ByGustan Cho Posted onJanuary 8, 2024March 26, 2024

This guide covers manual underwriting versus automated approval. There are two types of Automated Underwriting Systems (AUS): Fannie Mae’s Automated…

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Compensating Factors on Manual Underwriting
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Compensating Factors on Manual Underwriting

ByGustan Cho Posted onJanuary 6, 2024October 8, 2024

Mortgage Underwriters will require one or more compensating factors for borrowers with higher debt to income ratio on manual underwrites to offset the risk of the higher DTI.

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Refer-Eligible per Automated Underwriting System
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Refer-Eligible Per Automated Underwriting System Findings

ByGustan Cho Posted onJanuary 2, 2024May 2, 2025

This article will cover and discuss refer-eligible per automated underwriting system findings. All mortgage loan applicants need to go through…

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Solutions For No Credit Scores
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Solutions For No Credit Scores on Mortgage Approval

ByAlex Carlucci Posted onOctober 28, 2023February 14, 2024

This guide covers solutions for no credit scores on mortgage loan approvals. There are cases where consumers do not have…

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Florida VA Lenders
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Best Florida VA Lenders With No Overlays on VA Loans

ByLaurie Cho Posted onJuly 23, 2023November 4, 2024

Not all Florida VA lenders have the same lending requirements on VA loans. Not all Florida VA lenders do manual…

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Disabled Veterans Benefits
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Disabled Veterans Benefits on VA Loans

ByGustan Cho Posted onJune 30, 2023October 8, 2024

This guide covers disabled Veterans benefits on VA loans. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) insures and guarantees VA Loans…

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