Mortgage Lenders For Bad Credit in Arkansas
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Mortgage Lenders For Bad Credit in Arkansas With No Overlays

In this article, we will cover and discuss finding the best mortgage lenders for bad credit in Arkansas to qualify for a home loan as first-time homebuyers with bad credit. Arkansas is one of the most sought-after migration spots in the country due to affordable housing prices. Tens of thousands of people and businesses from…

Condominium Questionnaire
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Condominium Questionnaire For Condo Mortgage Loans

This guide covers condominium questionnaire on warrantable, non-warrantable, and condo hotel condominium units. Warrantable,  non-Warrantable and condotel financing are a specialty niche mortgage product and are only offered by a few portfolio lenders. There is a two-step underwriting process buying a condominium versus a single-family home. The first step in buying a condo is to…

IHDA Mortgage Guidelines on Illinois Home Purchase
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IHDA Mortgage Guidelines on Illinois Home Purchase

In this blog, we will cover and discuss IHDA mortgage guidelines on Illinois home purchases. The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), commonly referred to as IHDA, is a down payment assistance mortgage program for homebuyers in Illinois. IHDA mortgage guidelines make homeownership possible for homebuyers in Illinois with covering the down payment and closing costs for…

Gustan Cho Associates Has Special Tricks On Ways Of Boosting Credit Before Applying For Mortgage
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Ways of Boosting Credit Before Applying For Mortgage

Gustan Cho Associates Has Special Tricks On Ways Of Boosting Credit Before Applying For Mortgage. Do not hire any credit repair companies if you are planning on applying for a mortgage. Credit repair does more harm than good during the mortgage process. You cannot have credit disputes during the mortgage process.

Applying For Mortgage With Another Lender When Denied
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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. 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…

DTI Calculations in Community Property States Mortgage Guidelines
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DTI Calculations in Community Property States Guidelines

This guide covers DTI calculations in community property states mortgage guidelines. DTI calculations in community property states are calculated differently than non-community property states. The spouse, even though they are not on the mortgage note, is taken into consideration. Community property states require that the debts of the spouse are also the responsibilities of both…

Non-QM Loan Requirements
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Non-QM Loan Requirements and Mortgage Options

The asset-depletion mortgage loan program benefits higher net worth individuals who do not have a regular steady income. Non-QM loans are becoming increasingly popular and benefit borrowers who need alternative nontraditional mortgage loan programs.

Temporary Unemployment Mortgage Guidelines
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Temporary Unemployment Mortgage Guidelines

This guide coverss temporary unemployment mortgage guidelines on home purchases. The coronavirus pandemic that hit the United States sent millions of Americans to the unemployment line. The U.S. economy was booming with no signs of any correction prior to the coronavirus pandemic. However, millions of American companies temporarily laid off millions of workers due to…

Non-QM Mortgage Lenders in Connecticut
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Non-QM Mortgage Lenders in Connecticut | Non-QM Loans

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,…

Using FHA Loans To Purchase Home
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Using FHA Loans To Purchase Home With a 3.5% Down Payment

In this blog, we will cover and discuss using FHA loans to purchase home and eligibility requirements. Using FHA loans to purchase home is very popular among first time home buyers and buyers with less than perfect credit. Using FHA Loans to purchase home only requires a 3.5% down payment. HUD, the parent of FHA,…

Bad Credit Mortgage Guidelines
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Bad Credit Mortgage Guidelines on Purchase and Refinance

This guide covers bad credit mortgage guidelines on home purchase and refinance. Mortgage borrowers can qualify for home loans with bad credit per bad credit mortgage guidelines. FHA loans are the most popular mortgage loans for borrowers with bad credit and low credit scors. FHA loans can have fixed-rate or adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) options, with…

Keep Loan Pre-Approval Valid
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How To Keep Loan Pre-Approval Valid For Home Purchase

This guide covers how to keep loan pre-approval valid for home purchase. One of the many questions home buyers often have is how to keep a loan pre-approval valid. The loan pre-approval stage is the most important process in the mortgage application and approval process. The loan pre-approval needs to be rock solid. A sloppy…

Qualifying For FHA Loan During Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
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Qualifying For FHA Loan During Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

In this article, we’ll explore the process of Qualifying For FHA Loan During Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. Homebuyers can secure an FHA loan even during their Chapter 13 Bankruptcy repayment plan before the discharge of the bankruptcy. After completing one year into the repayment period, individuals may become eligible for an FHA loan, whether seeking to…

Conventional Loan Collection Accounts Guidelines
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Conventional Loan Collection Accounts Guidelines

In this article, we will cover and discuss conventional loan collection accounts guidelines. Conventional Loan Collection Accounts Guidelines for 2023 are implemented and set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. FHA, part of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, commonly referred to as HUD, set the mortgage lending guidelines for FHA loans….

The role of mortgage underwriter
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Role of Mortgage Underwriter During The Mortgage Process

In this blog, we will cover the role of mortgage underwriter during the mortgage process. The role of mortgage underwriter is to underwrite the borrower’s file and make sure they qualify for a home mortgage. The mortgage underwriter is hands down the most important person during the mortgage process. The mortgage underwriter determines whether or…

Debt Collection Laws in Community Property States
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Debt Collection Laws in Community Property States

In this blog, we will cover the debt collection laws in community property states and qualifying for a home mortgage. Debt Collection Laws In Community Property States do not make each person liable for each other’s debt. For example, if a spouse in a community property state were to rack up credit card debts, the…

How Do Mortgage Underwriters Calculate Income of Borrowers
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How Do Mortgage Underwriters Calculate Income of Borrowers

This guide covers how do mortgage underwriters calculate income of borrowers. Income is the most important aspect of qualifying for a mortgage loan. Homebuyers can have prior bad credit and low credit scores and still qualify for a home loan if they have income. There are strict lending guidelines with regards to income and the…

Mortgage After Foreclosure With No Waiting Period
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Mortgage After Foreclosure With No Waiting Period

In this blog, we will discuss and cover mortgage after foreclosure with no waiting period with non-QM loans. Non-QM loans are alternative mortgage loan programs that do not have to meet government or conforming mortgage loan guidelines. Non-QM loans are portfolio loans. Wholesale non-QM mortgage lenders can set their lending guidelines. Non-QM mortgage lenders can…

How Do I Use Future Rental Income To Qualify For a Mortgage
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How Do I Use Future Rental Income To Qualify For a 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…

Credit Tradelines NOT Reporting To Credit Bureaus
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Credit Tradelines NOT Reporting To Credit Bureaus

This guide addresses the issue of credit tradelines not reporting to credit bureaus. When faced with this situation, finding solutions can be frustrating and challenging. I experienced this and will share my experience dealing with credit tradelines that must be reported to credit bureaus. There were no answers available, and the automated systems of the…