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This Article Is About How To Become A Private Money Lender For Real Estate Investors To find a good opportunity to lend. What constitutes a good opportunity to lend? There are a couple of things you as a private money lender can do to be sure you’re getting the best possible opportunity to lend on….
This guide covers funds in bank statements that mortgage lenders cannot use. All funds in bank statements that are newer than 60 days need to be sourced. All lenders require two months of bank statements from borrowers. In order for lenders to be able to use funds in bank statements, the funds needs to be…
In this article, we will cover how do mortgage lenders view charge-offs. One of the frequently asked questions at Gustan Cho Associates is can I qualify for a home loan and how do mortgage lenders view charge-offs? We will not tell you what you want to hear but rather the FACTS. The simple blunt correct…
This article will cover and discuss when mortgage lenders require two appraisals. In general, only one appraisal is required—however, there are cases where lenders require two appraisals. Two appraisals are required because the lender does not feel comfortable with the security of the property. Lenders are not real estate investors. They have no interest in…
In this article, we will cover and discuss applying for mortgage with another lender when denied by the original lender. The team at Gustan Cho Associates gets countless calls from borrowers asking for advice on applying for mortgage with another lender when denied by their first lender. Applying for mortgage with another lender when denied…
In this blog, we will cover and discuss qualifying with non-QM mortgage lenders in Connecticut for borrowers who cannot qualify for qualified mortgages. Gustan Cho Associates (Gustan Cho Associates) are mortgage brokers licensed in 48 states with a large clientele base in Connecticut. The coronavirus outbreak of 2020 took a toll on millions of Americans,…
This guide covers the best Jumbo Florida mortgage lenders. for prime and non-QM loans. The Florida housing market is hot and from the look of thing. There is more demand for housing than inventory. FHA and Conventional mortgages have maximum loan limits on government and conventional loans in Florida. Homebuyers in the market for higher-end…
This guide covers continuation of income guidelines of mortgage lenders. The ability to repay is one of the most important factors mortgage underwriters take into consideration when underwriting a mortgage borrower. Lenders require a past two-year employment work history. All agency guidelines require the mortgage underwriter document their due diligence in addressing they believe the…
This guide covers changing lenders during underwriting process before closing. The mortgage approval process does not have to be stressful if the borrower is properly qualified and the loan officer has set proper expectations for the mortgage process. Alex Carlucci, a senior loan officer at Gustan Cho Associates, explains the number one reason for a…
In this blog, we will discuss and cover the FHA appraisal transfer from your old lender to a new mortgage lender. FHA loans are the most popular loan program in the United States. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is the parent of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). HUD permits FHA…
This guide covers overlays on debt-to-income ratio on FHA loans. Homebuyers who got issued pre-approval from a mortgage loan originator but think that the loan amount is not enough may have options. Debt-to-income ratio is the determinant on how much borrowers can qualify for. Overlays on debt-to-income ratio can limit maximum loan amounts borrowers can…
This article covers getting a VA loan denial due to overlays and qualifying with a different lender. In this article, we will cover the VA agency guidelines, what are VA lender overlays, VA agency guidelines versus overlays, and why Gustan Cho Associates can approve VA loans when other lenders can’t. VA loans are hands down…
This article Is about qualifying for VA loans Illinois bad credit with no overlays and high debt-to-income ratio. VA loans are owner-occupant residential mortgage loans originated by private lenders but guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). The Department of Veteran Affairs does not originate nor fund VA loans. VA insures private lenders…
In this article, we will cover and discuss when am I committed to mortgage lender for a home loan. Mortgage loan officers do a lot of work in order to get a clear to close from the mortgage underwriter. A loan officer nor a lender can charge any fees, costs, or commissions up front until…
This guide covers about the third-party search by mortgage lenders during the underwriting process. Mortgage lenders will pull three credit reports on every mortgage loan applicants during the mortgage process. The first step in the mortgage process is for lenders to look at borrower’s credit scores. The credit scores are what decides whether the loan…
In this blog, we will cover why lenders need credit reports and credit scores to get borrowers a mortgage loan approval. We will also discuss how mortgage underwriters analyze borrowers’ credit reports during the mortgage process. A consumer’s credit score is probably the most important factor that comes into play when applying for credit. When…
In this blog, we will cover and discuss mortgage loan programs with no overlays and closing in 30 days. The majority of mortgage lenders have their own overlays. There are not too many lenders who have mortgage loan programs with no overlays. Stay in close contact with your lender and respond promptly to additional information…
This blog covers the best Arizona mortgage lenders for bad credit with low FICO credit scores. It is an important question for anyone who is a first-time homebuyer or refinancing a home in Arizona to understand if they can afford an Arizona mortgage loan. Not all mortgage lenders in Arizona have the same guidelines for…
This guide covers mortgage pre-approval issued by underwriters. Over 80% of our borrowers at Gustan Cho Associates are folks who either got a last-minute mortgage loan denial or are stressed during their mortgage process with their current lender. Alex Carlucci, a senior loan officer at Gustan Cho Associates, explains the reasons for a last-minute mortgage…
In this guide, we will cover what is lender-paid mortgage insurance on conventional loans. Lender-paid mortgage insurance is also referred to as LPMI. Lender-paid mortgage insurance applies to Conventional loans only. Private Mortgage Insurance is required for all Conventional loans with less than a 20% down payment. This blog will cover the answer to what is…
In this blog, we will cover choosing the right lender for a mortgage loan approval. Choosing The Right Lender with no overlays is extremely important for mortgage borrowers with prior credit issues. Examples of prior credit issues include the following: prior bankruptcy prior foreclosure prior short sale prior deed in-lieu-of foreclosure outstanding collections charge off…
In this blog, we will cover and discuss qualifying for a high-balance FHA loan with FHA Jumbo Lenders in Hawaii with no lender overlays. Many FHA lenders in Hawaii have lender overlays on high-balance FHA loans. FHA Jumbo Lenders in Hawaii believe high-balance FHA loans pose higher risk factors. Therefore, FHA Jumbo Lenders in Hawaii…
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