In this article, we will cover and discuss delayed financing guidelines on refinance transactions. Delayed Financing Guidelines apply for homebuyers who purchased home cash and are needing to do a cash-out refinance. Sellers often prefer cash home buyers. The housing market has been hot for the past few years. Bidding wars are often common. Cash…
In this blog, we’ll address the common inquiry: Can I buy a house in South Dakota with poor credit and low credit scores? Purchasing a home with less-than-ideal credit in South Dakota might feel daunting, with the buying process seeming nearly insurmountable. However, it’s worth noting that there are mortgage options tailored for individuals with…
Transitioning from monthly to bi-weekly mortgage loan payments can be a strategic move for homeowners looking to expedite their mortgage payoff. Borrowers who choose bi-weekly payments make payments equal to half of their monthly payments every two weeks. This results in 26 half-payments or 13 full payments over a year. Making this additional payment can…
In this blog, we will discuss and cover appraisal issues during the home buying and mortgage process. The word “appraisal” can be an ugly word when things don’t go right. All lenders require a home appraisal on borrowers purchasing and/or refinancing a home. The home appraisal is the report lenders rely on as the collateral…
Congrats on your new home purchase! We’ll guide you through the exciting process of Furnishing Your New Home Purchase Prior To Closing On Home Loan. From budgeting to creative tips, we’ll help you make your new home feel like home. Let’s discuss how to make the transition as smooth as possible. Furnishing Your New Home…
In this mortgage guide, we will cover and discuss federal employee mortgage loan programs offered at Gustan Cho Associates Gustan Cho Associates, Powered by Coast2Coast Mortgage, LLC NMLS 376205. is licensed in 48 states including Washington DC, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The team at Gustan Cho Associates are experts not just on…
This guide covers upfront costs for mortgage loans prior to closing. What would you do as a borrower if a lender asked for upfront costs for mortgage loans? The mortgage process is time-consuming and involves a lot of work for both the lender and the loan applicant. The borrower must complete a 4-page mortgage loan…
This guide covers property taxes in mortgage qualification and how it affects debt-to-income ratios. For homebuyers, especially first-time home buyers, property taxes in mortgage qualification are one of the most important aspects to consider when buying a home. John Strange, a senior loan officer at Gustan Cho Associates, explains how property taxes in mortgage qualification…
This guide covers late payments after Chapter 13 bankruptcy mortgage guidelines. Mortgage lenders do not want to see any late payments after Chapter 13 bankruptcy from mortgage loan applicants. Homebuyers can qualify for an FHA loan after Chapter 13 bankruptcy. There is no waiting period to qualify for VA or FHA loans after the Chapter…
In this blog, we will discuss and cover shopping for mortgage with poor credit and low credit scores. Shopping for a mortgage is somewhat different than shopping for other goods and services. Home Buyers are limited when Shopping For Mortgage With Poor Credit and lower credit scores. Buyers with higher credit scores have advantages over…
This guide covers FHA versus conforming loan limits on home purchase and refinance transactions. FHA versus conforming loan limits on home purchase can often become confusing because the maximum loan limit is always higher on conventional loans versus FHA loans: New FHA and conforming loan limits become effective in the begining of every year. FHA…
This guide covers the different types of residential lending for homebuyers with bad credit out in todays marketplace for owner-occupant home, second homes, and investment properties. Most folks will need to know with types of residential lending when shopping for a home. There are many types of residential lending when it comes to home mortgages,…
Homeowners should explore how much money they can save with today’s historic low mortgage rates to refinance their home loans.
In this article, we will cover and discuss the frequently asked question can I qualify for FHA loan with tax lien. The answer to can I qualify for FHA loan with tax lien is yes under certain circumstances. You can qualify for FHA loan with tax lien only if you have a written payment agreement…
In this article, we will cover and discuss qualifying for a mortgage with recent derogatory credit with our non-QM loan programs. Homebuyers can qualify for a mortgage with recent derogatory credit at Gustan Cho Associates with our non-QM loan program. What is recent significant derogatory credit? Here are examples of issues when it comes to…
This guide covers the types of income that mortgage lenders consider qualifying income can use for mortgage loans. Not all income types can be used as qualifying income for lenders. Qualifying income is verified documented income that has been sourced and is likely to continue for the next three years. It’s important to note that…
This guide covers the loan officer document checklist. This article on the Loan Officer Document Checklist is a series of training worksheets that will be prepared and saved on the Mortgage Learning Center archives for both new and experienced loan officers who came on board at Gustan Cho Associates. All loan officers must ensure all files…
This article will discuss the guidelines for VA property tax exemption related to VA home loans. The VA has created VA Home Loans for eligible active and retired members of the US Armed Services. Military personnel must have a valid Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to qualify for a VA loan. As a token of appreciation…
In this blog post, we’ll delve into Mortgage Qualifying With Part-Time Income and Other Income and explore lending guidelines regarding various income sources. One significant challenge for numerous mortgage applicants is navigating a high debt-to-income ratio during the qualification process. Many lenders enforce overlays on debt-to-income ratios, which are lending criteria more stringent than those…
This ARTICLE cover the types of homes eligible with residential loans. Government loans are for owner occupant one to four-unit homes only. You cannot qualify for second home loans with government loans. Types of homes eligible with residential loans are one to four-unit residentially zoned properties. There are two types of traditional loan programs. In…
You must first be eligible. Only servicemembers, honorably-discharged veterans and sometimes their families are eligible. VA underwriting guidelines are flexible, with no minimum credit score an no minimum down payment.
Borrowers should not stress during the mortgage process. . There is no reason why there should be stress during the mortgage process.
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