Can a Credit-Builder Loan Help You Qualify for a Mortgage?
Opening a new loan may seem like a smart way to build credit before buying a home. A credit-builder loan…
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Bad Credit Mortgages | Credit Scores | Qualifying & Getting Pre-approved | Re-Establishing Credit | Videos
Lowest Credit Score Allowed For Mortgage Approvals
Many homebuyers worry that a low credit score will automatically stop them from qualifying for a home loan. The lowest…
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Compensating Factors | FHA Loans | Manual Underwriting | Mortgage After Bankruptcy and Foreclosure | Mortgage Processing And Underwriting | Qualifying & Getting Pre-approved | Re-Establishing Credit | Videos
Chapter 13 Cash-Out Refinance Guidelines During Repayment
According to VA and HUD Chapter 13 cash-out refinance guidelines, homeowners may be eligible for a cash-out refinance on an…
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Mortgage After Bankruptcy and Foreclosure | Bankruptcy | FHA Loans | Manual Underwriting | Mortgage Processing And Underwriting | Qualifying & Getting Pre-approved | VA Loans | Videos
Bankruptcy Dismissal versus Discharge Mortgage Guidelines
In this blog, we will cover and discuss the difference when qualifying for a mortgage after bankruptcy dismissal versus bankruptcy…
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Upfront Mortgage Costs vs. Closing Costs: Key Differences
Why is the lender asking you to pay for an appraisal or credit report before you are fully approved? It…
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NON-QM Loans | Conventional Loans | Qualifying & Getting Pre-approved | Self-Employed Borrowers | Videos
Non-QM versus Traditional Mortgage Loans
Non-QM versus Traditional Mortgage Loans: Which is Right for You? Finding your way through the complex array of mortgage choices…
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Conforming Loan Limits versus Non-QM Loans
Conforming Loan Limits versus Non-QM Loans on Home Purchase Understanding your financing options is important to making an informed decision…
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Mortgage Processing And Underwriting | Automated Underwriting System | Qualifying & Getting Pre-approved | Videos
Mortgage Loan Underwriting Process for Home Buyers
Mortgage Loan Underwriting Process: Simple, Step-by-Step Guide The mortgage loan underwriting process is the lender’s review of your income, credit,…
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FHA Loans with 500 FICO Credit Score
HUD, the parent of FHA, allows borrowers down to a 500 credit score to qualify for an FHA loan. However, for borrowers with under a 580 credit score, a 10% down payment is required.
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Credit Scores | Mortgage Processing And Underwriting | Qualifying & Getting Pre-approved | Re-Establishing Credit | Videos
Impact of Credit Score Changes During Mortgage Process
This guide covers the impact of credit score changes during mortgage process and how it impacts borrowers. Credit Score Changes…
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Traditional and Non-QM Mortgage Loan Programs
This article will cover traditional and non-QM mortgage programs for homebuyers and homeowners. The historically low mortgage rates fueling a…
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Conventional Loans | FHA Loans | Home Improvement/Renovations | NON-QM Loans | Refinancing | Verification of Employment | Videos
Cash-Out Refinance Mortgage Guidelines on Home Loans
A cash-out refinance mortgage allows homeowners to use the value they’ve built up in their house. It means getting a…
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15-Year versus 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgages Comparison
This guide covers 15-year versus 30-year fixed rate mortgages on loan programs. All residential mortgage loan programs have amortized terms. …
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Income And Employment | Gaps In Employment | Mortgage Processing And Underwriting | Verification of Employment | Videos
Changing Jobs During Mortgage Approval Process
Changing Jobs During Mortgage Approval Process: What You Need to Know Changing jobs during mortgage approval process can be a…
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Documents Needed for a Mortgage: A Simple Buyer’s Checklist
Buying a home involves paperwork, and it can be frustrating when your lender asks for additional documents after you have…
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What is DU Automated Approval per AUS FINDINGS
In this blog, we will cover and discuss what is DU automated approval on the automated underwriting system. A sound…
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Mortgage Lender Overlays | Automated Underwriting System | Home Mortgages | Manual Underwriting | Mortgage Processing And Underwriting | Videos
Overlays in Underwriting by Mortgage Lenders
This blog is about overlays in underwriting on government and conventional loans. The mortgage industry went through a major overhaul…
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Income And Employment | No-Ratio Mortgage Loans | NON-QM Loans | Qualifying & Getting Pre-approved | Videos
1099-Income versus W-2 Income Mortgage Guidelines
1099-Income versus W-2 Income: How It Affects Your Mortgage Approval When applying for a mortgage, the type of income you…
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Conventional Loan After a Short Sale: Avoid Costly Delays
Many borrowers think a short sale means they cannot buy another home with a conventional loan. That is not always…
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Automated Underwriting System | FHA Loans | Home Mortgages | Manual Underwriting | Mortgage Denial | Mortgage Lender Overlays | Mortgage Processing And Underwriting | Videos
Applying for Mortgage with Another Lender When Denied
In this article, we will cover and discuss applying for mortgage with another lender when denied by the original lender….
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Home Mortgages | Conventional Loans | FHA Loans | First Time Home Buyers | Qualifying & Getting Pre-approved | Videos
How Do I Qualify for a Mortgage and Get Approved
This guide covers the frequently asked question how I qualify for a mortgage loan and get approved. Mortgage lenders do…
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Home Mortgages | Mortgage Processing And Underwriting | Qualifying & Getting Pre-approved | Regulations | Videos
Closing Costs on Loan Estimate versus Closing Disclosure
Closing costs on the loan estimate versus closing disclosure will most likely be different. The itemized closing costs on the…
