In this article, we will discuss and cover refinancing land contract homes to government or conventional loans. There are factors to address when refinancing land contract homes to government and conventional loans. In today’s crazy mortgage market, more and more Americans are purchasing homes with a land contract. This is an alternative to traditional mortgage…
In this article, we will cover and discuss using future rental income to qualify for a mortgage. Some first-time home buyers buy two to four-unit multi-unit properties as their first home. They use one of the units as an owner-occupant unit and rent the others for rental income. Multi-unit properties naturally cost more than single-family…
This guide covers common credit score questions from first-time homebuyers. What does a “good credit or good FICO” really mean One of the most important achievements in life (amongst many others) is to build a good credit history and thus achieve a respectable FICO score right? We all work very hard in life, day in…
This guide cover the struggle of car loans during the mortgage process. Looking to buy a new car? Like most of us, you’ll need financing, so, which is more beneficial, getting a loan from your local bank or your dealer? Eighty percent of loans are arranged by the dealers and for good reason. The obvious…
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…
In this blog, we will cover and discuss how to shop for a mortgage in today’s housing market. Just over a year ago, mortgage rates were at under 3.0% on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. Today, mortgage rates have spiked to over 6.0% and signs indicate rates are going higher. Inflation numbers are nearing 9.0% which…
This guide covers qualifying for a home loan with a late mortgage payment in the past 12 months. Qualifying for a home loan with a late mortgage payment in the past twelve months can become a hurdle but not impossible. Read on folks. You can have prior bad credit, outstanding collections and charged-offs, repossessions, or…
FHA Work History Guidelines: Can You Qualify with Gaps in Employment? If you’ve been dreaming of owning a home but worry about your work history, you’re not alone. Many borrowers are in the same boat, wondering if gaps in employment or multiple jobs could hurt their chances of getting approved for a mortgage. The good…
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,…
HUD oversees the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and helps homebuyers in buying a home in Tennessee with bad credit and low FICO. The most recommended loan programs for those interested in buying a home in Tennessee with poor credit and diminished credit scores are government and conventional loans. This preference arises from FHA, VA, USDA,…
Homeowners should explore how much money they can save with today’s historic low mortgage rates to refinance their home loans.
This blog will cover preparing for home loan before applying for a mortgage for a smooth mortgage approval without stress. Preparing for home loan before entering a home purchase contract will minimize stress during the mortgage process for home buyers. The main reason for stress during the mortgage process and a last-minute mortgage denial is…
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 blog post will explore and elaborate on the Texas Cash-Out Refinance Guidelines in home mortgages. Gustan Cho Associates, a team of mortgage brokers, holds licenses in 48 states, specifically including Texas. Operating as licensed mortgage lenders in those same 48 states, Gustan Cho Associates has earned a national reputation for successfully facilitating mortgage loans…
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…
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…
In this article, we will discuss and cover homebuyers qualifying for bad credit mortgage loans Alabama. Qualifying for bad credit mortgage loans Alabama is possible with a lender with no lender overlays. HUD, the parent of FHA, has the most lenient mortgage guidelines than any other mortgage program. VA loans is the best mortgage loan…
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…
This article will explore the Best Mortgage Options For Bad Credit in Oklahoma in 2024. Gustan Cho Associates can guide the optimal mortgage options for those with bad credit in Oklahoma. FHA and VA loans stand out as the most favorable among these options due to their low down payment requirements. It’s worth noting that…
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