Expatriate Mortgage Loans Lending Guidelines And Requirements
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Expatriate Mortgage Loans

Gustan Cho Associates, empowered by NEXA Mortgage, LLC. are mortgage broker licensed in 48 states including Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and Washington, DC. We have a lending network of 210 wholesale mortgage lenders. Gustan Cho Associates has lending partnerships with 210 wholesale investors of government, conventional, non-QM, alternative mortgages, and expatriate mortgage loans. Foreigners are…

Doctor and Medical Professional Mortgage Loans
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Doctor and Medical Professional Mortgage Loans

This article will cover a niche mortgage loan program called the doctor and medical professional mortgage loans. This niche mortgage loan program has been designed, created, and launched to reward our medical doctors, dentists, oral surgeons, nurses, and pharmacists. optometrists, chiropractors, paramedics, firefighters, and first responders with buy their primary owner-occupant homes for their family,….

Lowest Credit Score Allowed For Mortgage Approvals depends on the individual loan program
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Lowest Credit Score Allowed For Mortgage Approvals

This guide covers what is the lowest credit score allowed for mortgage approvals. The team at Gustan Cho Associates gets countless daily calls from our viewers about what is the lowest credit score allowed for mortgage approvals. Many borrowers often get confused about why lenders have different credit score requirements on FHA, VA, USDA, and…

Types of Mortgage Lenders For Best Rates and Loan Options
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Types of Mortgage Lenders For Best Rates and Loan Options

Gustan Cho Associates has over 160 wholesale lending partnerships. Gustan Cho Associates has a national reputation for its no lender overlays on government and conventional loans. We have a reputation for being able to do loans other lenders cannot do. Gustan Cho Associates are mortgage brokers licensed in 48 states including Washington, DC, and Puerto…

More Homeowners Fleeing Illinois
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More Homeowners Fleeing Illinois Than Any Other State

In this article, we will discuss why More Homeowners Fleeing Illinois Than Any Other State in the nation. Illinois is tied neck to neck with California for residents and businesses leaving their state. Illinois is now the sixth most populous state. It used to rank as the fourth most populous state in the country, but…

Unreimbursed Business Expenses
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How Unreimbursed Business Expenses Affect Mortgage Loans

In this blog, we will cover how unreimbursed business expenses affect qualified income for a mortgage. Unreimbursed business expenses only affect borrowers who must turn in their federal income tax returns. Turning in federal income tax returns is necessary for unreimbursed business expenses to matter. The days of no-doc mortgages and state-income mortgage loans have been…

1099-Income-Only Mortgages
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1099-Income-Only Mortgages

In this article, we will cover 1099-Income-Only Mortgages and how they work. Many workers are 1099 wage earners. 1099 wage earners have specific mortgage income guidelines regarding government and conforming mortgage loans. In general, FHA, VA, USDA, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac will require two years of income tax returns from 1099 wage earners. The…

Choosing The Right Lender
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Choosing The Right Lender To Get a Mortgage Loan Approval

In this blog, we will cover choosing the right lender for a mortgage loan approval. Choosing The Right Lender with no overlays is extremely important for mortgage borrowers with prior credit issues. Examples of prior credit issues include the following: prior bankruptcy prior foreclosure prior short sale prior deed in-lieu-of foreclosure outstanding collections charge off…

Credit Card Balance vs Credit Scores
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The Correlation Between Credit Card Balance vs Credit Scores

In this article, we will cover the correlation between credit card balance vs credit scores. There are mortgage guidelines on credit score requirements. The first step in qualifying for a particular mortgage loan program is to meet the minimum credit score requirements. The higher the credit scores, the lower the borrower’s mortgage rates. It is…

Overlays With FHA Loans
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Overlays With FHA Loans By Mortgage Lenders

This blog will cover overlays with FHA loans compared to HUD agency guidelines. FHA loans are the most popular home loan program in the United States. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) parent. FHA is not a lender. HUD is a large federal agency that administers…

QM-Qualified Mortgages
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What Are QM-Qualified Mortgages Versus Non-QM Loans

In this blog, we will cover and discuss QM-Qualified Mortgages versus non-QM loans. We will explain what QM-qualified mortgages are and when they went into effect. QM-qualified mortgages focus on the borrower’s ability to repay. QM-Qualified Mortgages took effect on January 10, 2014. In essence, QM-Qualified Mortgages is trying to create a standard mortgage guideline…

How Much Income Do I Need To Buy a House
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How Much Income Do I Need To Buy A House In 2022

One of the most frequently asked questions is how much income do I need to buy a house in 2022. In this article, we will answer the question commonly asked, How Much Income Do I Need To Buy A House In 2022? The housing market is booming. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, home prices have skyrocketed…

Underwriters Conditions
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Conditional Mortgage Approval Versus Pre-Approval

In this blog, we will be covering the difference between conditional mortgage approval versus pre-approval during the mortgage process. There are several stages in the mortgage approval process. When a home buyer is ready to start shopping for a home, they consult with a lender. A loan officer will qualify the home buyer and see…

Fannie Mae Guidelines On Conforming Loans After Housing Event
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FNMA Waiting Period Guidelines After Foreclosure For 2022

In this blog, we will cover and discuss  FNMA waiting period guidelines after foreclosure for 2022. Conventional loans are often referred to as conforming loans because they need to conform to Freddie Mac and/or Fannie Mae guidelines. If lenders do not make sure conventional loans they originate and fund do not conform to FNMA or…

Student Loans Mortgage Guidelines On Government & Conforming Loans
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Student Loans Mortgage Guidelines on Home Loans

In this blog, we will cover and discuss the student loans mortgage guidelines on government and conforming loans. We will cover and fully go into depth about qualifying for a mortgage with large outstanding student loans. There have been major updates on student loans mortgage guidelines on FHA and conventional loans. Higher student loan balances…

Bankruptcy Mortgage Guidelines On Government And Conforming Loans
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Bankruptcy Mortgage Guidelines on Waiting Period

In this blog, we will discuss and cover the bankruptcy mortgage guidelines on government and conventional loans. All mortgage loan programs have a mandatory waiting period after bankruptcy and foreclosure. Borrowers need to adhere to Bankruptcy Mortgage Guidelines to qualify for a residential mortgage loan. In the following sections, we will through the bankruptcy mortgage…

What Is An 80-10-10 Or Piggyback Mortgage Loans
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What Is An 80-10-10 Or Piggyback Mortgage Loans

In this blog, we will discuss and cover what is an 60-10-10 piggyback mortgage. Many Home Buyers Ask What Is An 80-10-10 Or Piggyback Mortgage And How This Powerful Tool Can Help Them Qualify To Make Their Home Purchase Happen. What is an 80-10-10 or Piggyback Mortgage? An 80-10-10 or Piggyback Mortgage is a combination…

Ability To Repay Is Analyzed In The Home Loan Application Process
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Avoiding Delays In Getting A Conditional Mortgage Approval

In this article, we will cover and discuss avoiding delays in getting conditional mortgage approval. There are ways of avoiding delays in getting a conditional mortgage approval and closing on time: Conditional mortgage approval is a loan commitment by the mortgage lender. A conditional mortgage approval means that the lender is ready to issue a…

The 1st Of 3 Ways To Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster
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Traditional and Non-Prime Investment Home Mortgage Loans

In this article, we will discuss and cover investment home loans with no income documentation. There are several different types of Investment Home Mortgage Loans. Government Loans cannot be used for investment homes and are for owner-occupant properties only. Here are the three government loans: FHA Loans VA Loans USDA Loans In this article, we…