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This guide covers home inspection before proceeding with the mortgage process. A home inspection is an inspection of a home purchased by home buyers where they hire an independent home inspector to go over the subject property with a fine toothcomb. Lenders do not require home inspections. It is voluntary for the buyers to have…
This guide covers what is earnest money on home purchase. Earnest money is a deposit a homebuyer submits with the real estate purchase offer. This deposit gives the home seller the assurance that the home buyer is serious about the purchase of the home. In this guide covers how the deposit of a home purchase…
In this blog, we will discuss and cover HUD waiting period guidelines after Chapter 13 on FHA loans. Why is it many lenders say there is a one or two-year waiting period after Chapter 13 discharge date? This is what many home buyers who are in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Repayment Plan want to know….
In this blog, we will discuss and cover using FHA loans for self-employed borrowers on a home purchase. Using FHA Loans For Self-Employed Borrowers on a home purchase is very popular because of the high debt to income ratio caps. FHA loans allow up to a maximum of a 46.9% front end and 56.9% back…
In this blog, we’ll explore the process of working with a loan officer during your mortgage application. Choosing a loan officer and lender carefully is crucial, as the mortgage process can be intimidating. Partnering with a loan officer you can communicate effectively with is essential, making this more than just a necessity—it’s imperative. The mortgage…
Many people have no credit score. This can make getting a mortgage to buy a home harder. However, it’s not impossible. You can re-establish credit after bankruptcy or other serious credit problems. And if you have no credit score at all, lenders can approve you with a non-traditional credit report.
This guide covers credit scores and mortgage rates versus pricing adjustments. Credit scores and mortgage rates go side by side. The most important factor in any mortgage loan application process is one’s credit score. Although income, credit, credit history, debts, assets, and liabilities are all important in the mortgage loan application process, the single most…
Traversing the landscape of mortgage loans can be an intricate voyage, presenting many options tailored to meet diverse financial requirements. Two common choices for homebuyers seeking financing are FHA (Federal Housing Administration) loans and Conforming High-Balance Mortgage Loans. Throughout this blog, we will dig deep into the features, advantages, and factors to consider for each…
This blog aims to explore the difference between correspondent lending and mortgage brokers. A common inquiry we receive regularly pertains to the lender type offering the most favorable rates. The response is straightforward: correspondent lenders aren’t mandated to reveal the yield spread premium in the closing disclosure, and there’s no upper limit on this premium…
All mortgage loan programs require a maximum front debt-income ratio and back debt to income ratio. However, conventional loans do not require a front debt to income ratio. VA loans do not have a debt to income ratio requirements. Lenders can have lender over lender overlays on debt to income ratios.
This guide covers qualifying for a home mortgage with bad credit. One of the frequently asked questions by our clients at Gustan Cho Associates is, what is bad credit in mortgage terms? What does it mean to have bad credit? Bad credit, in general, can have a lot of meanings. Bad credit mortgage loans are…
This article discusses the changes in FHA guidelines that are particularly relevant to first-time home buyers. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA), which operates under the oversight of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), sets the guidelines for FHA mortgage lending. The FHA itself does not serve as a lender but instead…
Gustan Cho Associates has no lender overlays on debt to income ratio on government and conventional loans. We just go off the agency caps on debt to income ratio no government and conventional loans.
In this blog, we will cover the Freddie Mac HomeOne Mortgage Loan Program. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are the two government-sponsored enterprises (GSE). Freddie Mac and Fannie Mac sets the guidelines and lending requirements for conventional loans. The role of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is to provide market stability and liquidity by purchasing…
HUD reserve requirements mandate maintaining reserves in specific scenarios, and it’s prudent for homeowners to voluntarily set aside funds for emergencies. Unlike renters who can seek help from their landlord for repairs, homeowners are responsible for maintenance costs. Major system failures like HVAC, electrical, or plumbing can be expensive, often requiring hundreds to thousands of…
This guide covers mortgage loan options with bad credit after bankruptcy on home purchase and refinance loans. One of the frequently asked questions from our viewers is can I qualify and get approved for a mortgage with bad credit after bankruptcy? The answer is yes. Depends on the mortgage loan program and the down payment….
This guide covers the right of rescission mortgage guidelines on refinances. As we have seen interest rates drop over the past month and a half, we have seen a rise in refinance mortgage transactions. Thousands of Americans are taking advantage of the temporary rate decrease the FEDERAL RESERVE has put in place. It is no…
FHA loans bad credit Georgia mortgage requirements and guidelines make FHA home mortgages the most popular loan program for first-time homebuyers, borrowers with credit scores down to 500 FICO, and homebuyers with high-debt to income ratios. HUD, the parent of FHA, is the federal government agency in charge of the administration of FHA loans. Alex…
This blog will discuss getting approved for FHA loans in Las Vegas with bad credit and credit scores down to 500 FICO. This blog will cover FHA loans with bad credit in Las Vegas. FHA loans are very popular mortgage loan programs for borrowers with bad credit, first-time homebuyers with no credit, and borrowers with…
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA), a segment of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, was established in 1934. Its primary mission is to foster homeownership among Americans, particularly those with moderate incomes, less-than-perfect credit, and minimal down payments. The FHA plays a vital role not as a lender but as a government-sponsored…
Lenders base each borrower’s credit scores as well as other risk factors when determining mortgage rates. The higher the risk of a borrower, the higher the rate. It is best for each borrower to maximize their credit scores and other layered risks to get the best mortgage rates.
This guide covers excluding debts from co-signed loans to qualify for mortgage loans. Mortgage borrowers who are co-signers on debts often have a hard time qualifying for mortgage loans because the monthly payments of the main borrower are included in the calculations of their debt-to-income ratios. John Strange, a senior loan officer at Gustan Cho…
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