90 LTV Jumbo Loans
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90 LTV Jumbo Loans With No Private Mortgage Insurance

In this blog, we will discuss and cover our traditional 90 LTV jumbo loans with no private mortgage insurance required. Gustan Cho Associates offers a wide variety of traditional and non-traditional alternative jumbo mortgage programs. With 160 plus wholesale lenders, we are lucky to be able to offer any loan program that is available. Real…

Non-Conforming Loans
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Non-Conforming Loans: What Are They and How Do They Work?

In this article, we will cover non-conforming loans and the types of non-QM mortgages for borrowers who do not qualify for traditional mortgage loans. The difference between non-conforming loans versus conforming loans is conforming loans conform to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac Mortgage Guidelines. Any mortgage loans that do not conform to Fannie Mae and/or…

No Tax Returns Mortgage
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No Tax Returns Mortgage Only For Homebuyers

This guide covers no tax returns mortgages. We will discuss W2 income mortgages and no-doc mortgage loans for self-employed borrowers. Income is the most important factor in qualifying for a mortgage. Borrowers can have the most perfect in the world, but with no qualified income documentation or declared low income, borrowers may not qualify. Mortgage…

Is 120 Day Mortgage Late Considered Foreclosure
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Is 120 Day Mortgage Late Considered Foreclosure

This guide covers the frequently asked question is a 120-day mortgage late payment considered foreclosure.  One of the biggest fears for home buyers late on their mortgage payments in the past is the question Is 120 day mortgage late considered foreclosure? I get countless calls throughout the year from mortgage borrowers who were told they…

Buying House In Community Property States
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Buying House In Community Property States

This guide covers buying house in community property states. Buying house in community property states can be tricky on certain loan programs. Thousands of Americans live in a community property state and may not understand how this can impact buying a home until they apply for a mortgage. In community property states, each spouse has…

Home Loans in South Carolina
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Home Loans in South Carolina For Homebuyers With Bad Credit

In this article, we will cover and discuss home loans in South Carolina for homebuyers with bad credit and low credit scores. Not all South Carolina mortgage lenders have the same lending requirements on government and conventional loans. Most lenders in South Carolina will have higher lending requirements called lender overlays on FHA, VA, USDA,…

Mortgage With Unpaid Collections in Wisconsin
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Mortgage With Unpaid Collections in Wisconsin

In this blog, we will cover and discuss qualifying for a mortgage with unpaid collections in Wisconsin in 2022. Many homebuyers are being told they cannot qualify for a mortgage with unpaid collections in Wisconsin. Old collections do not have to get paid to qualify for government or conventional loans in Wisconsin. Not all lenders…

Mortgage Options For Homebuyers in Idaho
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Mortgage Options For Homebuyers in Idaho With Bad Credit

In this article, we will cover and discuss mortgage options for homebuyers in Idaho with bad credit and low credit scores. Many homebuyers in Idaho, especially first-time home buyers, do not realize that they can qualify for a home loan with bad credit. Gustan Cho Associates are mortgage brokers licensed in 48 states, including Washington,…

Final Walk-Through Prior To Home Closing
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Why Do You Do a Final Walk-Through Prior To Home Closing

In this article, we will cover and discuss the final walk-through prior to home closing. A Final Walk-Through Prior To Home Closing To Inspect Home option is given to all home buyers. It is not mandatory for a home buyer to do a final walk-through prior to home closing. However, it is highly recommended that…

Pre-Qualifying Borrowers
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Pre-Qualifying Borrowers With Bad Credit For Mortgage Loans

In this blog, we will be covering pre-qualifying borrowers with bad credit for mortgage loans. This article on pre-qualifying borrowers with bad credit for mortgage loans is a resource mortgage guide for borrowers and loan officers. New loan officers need to understand that the pre-approval process is the most important stage of the mortgage process….

Credit Score Mortgage Guideline
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Minimum Credit Score Mortgage Guideline on Home Loans

This guide covers the minimum credit score mortgage guidelines on home loans. Income, credit, credit history, and credit scores are all determinants to qualify for mortgage loans. Every loan program has minimum credit scores mortgage loan programs. The single most important factor in whether or not borrowers qualify for a certain type of loan program…

FHA Loans Colorado
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FHA Loans Colorado With Bad Credit and 500 FICO Scores

In this blog, we will cover and discuss qualifying for FHA loans Colorado with bad credit and credit scores down to 500 FICO. The Colorado housing market is booming. Home prices are skyrocketing with no sign of a correction. There are more homebuyers than an inventory of homes. It is no doubt a seller’s market…

Two VA Loans at The Same Time
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Two VA Loans at The Same Time Mortgage Lending Guidelines

As most readers of our blogs know, Gustan Cho Associates are experts in VA mortgage lending. Our highly skilled team is growing into more states, so we are able to help more of our nation’s veterans. With the current housing market on fire, many Americans are moving themselves and their families to different areas. Our…

VA Cash-Out Refinance Mortgage Loans
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VA Cash-Out Refinance Mortgage Loans

We will be covering the updated VA cash-out refinance mortgage loans. Gustan Cho Associates, empowered by NEXA Mortgage, LLC are mortgage brokers licensed in 48 states, including Washington DC, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Gustan Cho Associates has lending partnerships with over 190 wholesale mortgage lenders. We will update our viewers on updated…

VA TBD Manual Underwriting
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VA TBD Manual Underwriting Guidelines On Pre-Approvals

This article is about VA TBD Manual Underwriting Mortgage Guidelines On Pre-Approvals VA TBD Manual Underwriting Mortgage Process. Gustan Cho Associates are excited to re-introduce our TBD underwriting process. We are now able to send applications that require a manual underwrite to our underwriting staff in advance. Receiving a pre-approval from an underwriter will help…

Pest Inspection On VA Loans
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Pest Inspection On VA Loans Mortgage Guidelines By State

This Article Is About Pest Inspection On VA Loans Mortgage Guidelines By State Pest Inspection On VA Loans Mortgage Guidelines By State required by the Veterans Administration: Gustan Cho Associates are experts in VA mortgage financing. We offer all our VA loan programs without LENDER OVERLAYS. In this blog, we will detail a critical part…

VA Guidelines After Short Sale
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VA Guidelines after Short Sale Waiting Period on VA Loans

This blog will discuss the VA guidelines after short sale waiting period requirements to qualify for a VA loan. VA guidelines after short sale to qualify for a VA loan require a mandatory waiting period of two years for borrowers to qualify for a VA loan. Lenders expect no late payments after the short sale…

VA Refinance Guidelines
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VA Refinance Guidelines For IRRRL and Cash-Out Refinance

VA Refinance Guidelines encompass two distinct mortgage processes: the VA streamline refinance (IRRRL), and the VA cash-out refinance. Gustan Cho Associates specializes in assisting homeowners with rate and term VA streamline refinances and cash-out VA refinance mortgages. This article will cover the VA refinance guidelines for both VA streamlines and cash-out refinance loans, providing essential…

VA Automated Findings
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VA Automated Findings On Automated Underwriting System (AUS)

In this article, we will discuss and cover the VA automated findings on the automated underwriting systems (AUS). VA loans has more lenient agency mortgage guidelines than any other loan program. All VA loans need to go through the Automated Underwriting System for VA Automated Findings. What is the Automate Underwriting System (AUS) The Automated…

VA Foreclosure Guidelines
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VA Foreclosure Guidelines In Qualifying For VA Home Loans

In this article, we will cover and discuss VA  foreclosure guidelines in qualifying for VA loans. VA Foreclosure Guidelines require a two-year waiting period after a housing event to qualify for VA Loans.VA Foreclosure Guidelines are less strict than other loan programs. A housing event is a foreclosure, deed in lieu of foreclosure, or short-sale….