Late Mortgage Payment in the Past 12 Months Lending Guidelines
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Late Mortgage Payment in the Past 12 Months Lending Guidelines

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
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FHA Work History Guidelines on Non-Traditional Jobs and Gaps

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…

Sell and Buy House at Same Time During Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
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How to Buy and Sell a House While in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

In this blog, we will cover and discuss how to buy and sella house while in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. Borrowers can buy and sell a house while in Chapter 13 bankruptcy without the Chapter 13 Bankruptcy being discharged. Borrowers would need trustee approval which is normally never a problem. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy repayment is generally…

Benefits of Refinance Mortgage
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What Are The Benefits of Refinance Mortgage

This guide covers the benefits of refinance mortgage loans. There are many benefits of refinance mortgage. Although the Federal Reserve Board has recently raised interest rates by 0.25% basis points, mortgage rates are still at historic lows. Nobody has a crystal ball, but mortgage interest rates cannot remain this low forever. The Feds are closely…

Types of Residential Lending
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The Types of Residential Lending for Borrowers With Bad Credit

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 homeThere are many types of residential lending when it comes to home mortgages, Home…

FHA and VA Amendatory Clause
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Understanding the FHA and VA Amendatory Clause

This guide deep dives into the significance of the FHA and VA Amendatory Clause. We will explore the implications of these clauses for borrowers and underscore their crucial role in the loan process. It’s essential to note that HUD, the overseeing entity of FHA and VA, does not originate or fund loans. Instead, these government…

Buying a Home in Tennessee with Bad Credit
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Buying a Home In Tennessee With Bad Credit and Low FICO

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,…

FHA Credit Guidelines
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FHA Credit Guidelines | Guide For FHA Loan Approval

In this article, we will discuss and cover the FHA credit guidelines on how to get qualified for an FHA loan..  This will include how to get an approve/eligible per automated underwriting system and what credit guidelines are required on manual underwriting. we will cover the newest updates on recent late payments in the last…

Lender Credit and Sellers Concessions
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Lender Credit and Sellers Concessions For Closing Costs

This blog will explore the concepts of lender credit and seller concessions about closing costs. When securing a home purchase mortgage loan or refinancing, various fees and expenses come into play. For instance, when purchasing a home, the buyer must provide a down payment, which varies based on the chosen mortgage loan program. In the…

Best Mortgage Lenders For Bad Credit in Hawaii
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Best Mortgage Lenders For Bad Credit in Hawaii

In this article, we will cover and discuss getting approved by the best mortgage lenders for bad credit in Hawaii in 2024 with low rates, wide variety of prime and non-QM loans, and lowest rates. Hawaii has one of the highest home prices in the United States. Home prices in Hawaii rank among the highest…

Fannie Mae Guidelines On Second Homes
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Fannie Mae Guidelines on Second Homes

This article covers Fannie Mae Guidelines on second homes mortgage financing. There are three types of mortgage loans when it comes to residential financing. Primary homes Second homes Investment homes Primary home financing is owner-occupant homes. Homeowners will reside in the home as their primary residence. A primary home is a property that the buyer…

Owner Occupied Fraud
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Understanding Owner Occupancy Fraud Mortgage Guidelines

Owner Occupancy Fraud: Everything You Need to Know to Avoid Serious Consequences in 2024 When applying for a mortgage, your lender will ask whether you plan to live in the home or use it as an investment property. If you’re tempted to say you’ll live there—even if you plan to rent it out—think twice. Misleading…

Preparing For Home Loan
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Preparing For Home Loan Before Applying For a Mortgage

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…

Can I Qualify For FHA Loan With Tax Lien
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Can I Qualify For FHA Loan With Tax Lien

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…

Mortgage with Recent Derogatory Credit
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Mortgage With Recent Derogatory Credit in the Past 12 Months

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…

Waiting Period To Qualify For a Mortgage
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Waiting Period to Qualify For a Mortgage After Foreclosure

This guide cover the waiting period to qualify for a mortgage loan after foreclosure. Homeowners who had a prior foreclosure and are ready to purchase another home have to meet the waiting period to qualify for government and conventional loans. FHA loans and Conventional loans are the most popular loan programs in the U.S. Gustan…

Property Tax Proration VA Guidelines
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Property Tax Proration VA Guidelines on VA Home Loans

This guide covers property tax proration VA guidelines on VA home loans. There are certain states where property taxes are paid in arrears. States, where property taxes are paid in arrears, require that sellers credit buyers with the prior year’s taxes at closing. These is called property tax proration credits. Every loan program has property…

Manual Underwriting During Chapter 13 Mortgage Process
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Manual Underwriting During Chapter 13 Mortgage Process

In this article, we will discuss and cover manual underwriting during Chapter 13 mortgage process. Homebuyers can qualify for an FHA loan or VA loan while in an active Chapter 13 Bankruptcy repayment plan via manual underwriting. Manual underwriting is only allowed on FHA and VA loans. No other loan program permits manual underwriting.  There…

Multiple Offers on Home Purchase
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Buyers Solutions to Multiple Offers on Home Purchase

This guide covers buyers solutions to multiple offers on home purchase. There was a time where there were tons of inventory of homes on the market. Homebuyers can ask for multiple showings on the same property. They saw weeks ago and the home was still available. As the days turned into weeks and weeks turned…

Fannie Mae-Freddie Mac Condo Guidelines
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Conventional Loan Fannie Mae-Freddie Mac Condo Guidelines

This article focuses on the Fannie Mae-Freddie Mac Condo guidelines on conventional loans. These guidelines enable eligible borrowers to secure conventional condominium loans with a down payment as low as 3%. Condominiums have seen a surge in popularity in recent years, attracting various demographics, including seniors, millennials, and single, non-married individuals. One of the primary…