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In this blog post, we’ll explore obtaining an FHA loan with a credit score under 600. Gustan Cho Associates specializes in processing and finalizing FHA Loans With Under 600 Credit Scores in Florida. Many lenders set higher credit score thresholds due to additional criteria known as overlays. However, it’s important to note that only some…
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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…
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This guide covers 580 score VA financing for eligible veteran homebuyers and homeowners. The team at Gustan Cho Associates are experts in originating and funding 580 score VA financing with no lender overlays. VA loans are the best mortgage loan program today. However, the only privileged borrowers able to qualify for VA Loans are Veterans…
ByMike Gracz
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When does an automated underwriting system approved file get downgraded to a VA manual underwrite downgrade on VA loans happen? If you are following Gustan Cho Associates, you know we are experts in VA mortgage guidelines. We do our best to help as many of our Nation’s veterans as possible. The team at Gustan Cho…
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This blog will discuss and cover FHA manual underwriting mortgage guidelines and requirements. We will explain the key points of the FHA manual underwriting mortgage lending guidelines and the importance of compensating factors. FHA and VA loans are the only two home mortgage programs that allow manual underwrite. FHA manual underwriting mortgage guidelines require timely…
ByGustan Cho
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Can you get a Freddie Mac mortgage if you have lots of investments or savings but little or no income? In many cases, you can convert assets into income (for mortgage qualifying purposes) by using asset depletion.
ByRonda Butts
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In this guide, we will cover how rent-to-own homes work for homebuyers who cannot quite get traditional financing. When you want to buy a home, the usual process involves applying for a mortgage to finance the purchase. This is a whole different process, where you will have to be approved to get the funds, and…
BySapna Sharma
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In this blog, we will cover ARM versus fixed-rate mortgages. ARM stands for an adjustable-rate mortgage. Adjustable-Rate Mortgage is when the mortgage interest rate of the loan is not fixed for the 30-year term; The mortgage interest rate is fixed for the initial rate period, which is normally three years, five years, seven years, or…
ByAlex Carlucci
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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.
ByGustan Cho
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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…
ByAlex Carlucci
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The DTI Manual Underwriting Guidelines for FHA and VA loans are quite alike. Among home mortgage programs, only FHA and VA loans permit manual underwriting. There is common confusion regarding the distinctions between manual underwriting and files approved by an automated underwriting system (AUS). While manual and AUS-approved underwriting fundamentally serve the same purpose, manual…
ByAlex Carlucci
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Rumors are flying about a possible housing bubble in the US. Are they based in fact, or is this wishful thinking on the part of frustrated would-be buyers?
ByGustan Cho
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What is the difference between a job versus a career? Is my job a career? What is the difference between a job versus a career as a loan officer? Individuals just entering the workforce or have been in it for just a couple of years are probably asking themselves the same exact questions. Another thing…
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This blog will discuss FHA mortgage guidelines on credit disputes during the mortgage process. In general, you cannot have credit disputes during the mortgage process. There are a few credit disputes exempt from removal. Gustan Cho Associates is an expert in working with borrowers who have credit disputes. The following sections will discuss the FHA…
ByAlex Carlucci
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Lenders can offer 100% with no mortgage insurance at competitive low mortgage rates on VA loans due to the government guarantee against loss or foreclosure on VA loans. VA loans have no maximum debt-to-income ratio cap on VA loans.
ByAlex Carlucci
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This guide covers how to avoid delays in mortgage loan closings. When homebuyers enter a real estate purchase contract, the buyers and sellers agree on a tentative closing date. Normally, the closing date is set between 30 and 45 days from the purchase contract date. Many real estate agents will agree that delays in home…
ByAlaina Phillips
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There is no sign of any housing market crash, especially in Florida. Home prices are booming with no signs of any correction.
ByGustan Cho
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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…
ByMike Gracz
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DSCR mortgage loans, debt-service coverage ratio mortgages, is a type of no-income verification mortgage loan program. There is no income verification and documentation required on DSCR mortgage loans. DSCR mortgage loans benefit self-employed borrowers or real estate investors who do not have a consistent flow of qualified income. DSCR mortgage loans are underwritten just based…
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One of the most common inquiries we receive daily pertains to the eligibility for an FHA loan with recent late payments. It’s important to note that you can qualify for an FHA loan even if you have outstanding collections and charged-off accounts. Settling these accounts is not mandatory for approval; instead, securing an automated approval…
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This blog will discuss the appraisal transfer policy from one lender to another when a borrower changes mortgage lenders. As you know, we do not have any LENDER OVERLAYS at Gustan Cho Associates. Meaning we can help more borrowers than most lenders. FHA and VA home appraisals are generally transferrable from one lender to another….
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