About Us
About Us at Gustan Cho Associates Gustan Cho Associates is a national five-star mortgage broker licensed in multiple states with…
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Do You Need a Real Estate Agent to Buy a House?
Do you need a real estate agent to buy a house? You generally do not need a real estate agent…
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Home Improvement Projects That Add Value to a Home
Home improvement projects that add value are usually practical, functional, and appealing to a wide range of buyers. Updates such…
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MLO Remote Work and Branch Licensing Requirements by State
State NMLS MLO Remote Work and Branch Licensing Requirements In this guide, we will cover the state NMLS MLO work…
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Direct Versus Correspondent Lender: Key Differences
Direct and correspondent lenders can both originate, process, close, and fund mortgage loans. A direct lender typically funds the mortgage…
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VA Mortgage Process: From Preapproval to Closing
The VA mortgage process begins with confirming eligibility and obtaining a Certificate of Eligibility, followed by loan preapproval, finding a…
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UPDATED 2-to-4 Unit Fannie Mae Multi-Family Mortgage
Changes to 2-to-4 Unit Fannie Mae Multi-Family Mortgage Guidelines This manual addresses the modifications in down payment and self-sufficiency for…
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Today’s Surging Mortgage Rates versus Housing Prices
In this guide, we will be comparing the skyrocketing mortgage rates versus housing prices. We will cover the forecast of…
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Bad Credit Mortgages | FHA and VA Streamline Refinance | FHA Loans | First Time Home Buyers | Manual Underwriting | Qualifying & Getting Pre-approved | Videos
FHA Loans in Las Vegas with Bad Credit
This blog will discuss getting approved for FHA loans in Las Vegas with bad credit and credit scores down to…
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HUD Waiting Period Guidelines After Chapter 13 on FHA Loans
In this blog, we will discuss and cover HUD waiting period guidelines after Chapter 13 on FHA loans. Why is…
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FHA and VA Streamline Refinance | Mortgage Processing And Underwriting | Mortgage Refinance | Videos
Refinance Mortgage Home Loan with Bad Credit
This guide covers refinance mortgage home loan with bad credit. Homeowners considering refinancing with low credit scores on their home…
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VA Loan Co-Borrower Guidelines: Who Can Apply With a Veteran?
A veteran may apply for a VA loan with a spouse, another eligible Veteran, or, in some cases, a non-Veteran…
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Bad Credit Mortgages | Credit Disputes | Credit Scores | FHA Loans | Re-Establishing Credit | Videos
Re-Establishing Credit to Qualify for FHA Loan
Re-Establishing Credit to Qualify for FHA Loan: Your Guide to Homeownership Are you dreaming of buying a home but worried…
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Income And Employment | Bank Statement Loans | Gaps In Employment | Mortgage Processing And Underwriting | Videos
Mortgage For Self-Employed Versus W-2 Borrowers: Income Rules and Loan Options
Self-employed and W-2 borrowers can qualify for many of the same mortgage programs. The main difference is how lenders verify…
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Real Estate Topic | Commercial Loans | Fix-and-Flip Mortgage Loans | Hard Money Loans | Home Purchase | Investment Homes | Qualifying & Getting Pre-approved | Videos
Chicago Real Estate Guide for Homebuyers and Investors
Chicago Real Estate Investing Guide: How To Buy, Finance, and Build Wealth This guide covers investing in Chicago real estate….
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Bad Credit Mortgages | Conventional Loans | FHA Loans | Mortgage After Bankruptcy and Foreclosure | Qualifying & Getting Pre-approved | Videos
FHA Versus Conventional Mortgage After Bankruptcy
Filing for bankruptcy doesn’t completely eliminate the possibility of purchasing a home in the future. When considering an FHA versus…
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Non-QM and Bank Statement Portfolio Loans
In this guide, we will discuss and cover non-QM and bank statement portfolio loans for owner-occupant, second homes, and investment…
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Bad Credit Mortgages | Mortgage Processing And Underwriting | Mortgage With Late Payments | NON-QM Loans | Videos
Buying House After Selling Home with Late Payments
In this guide, we will cover and discuss buying a house after selling home with late payments. One of the…
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Bad Credit Home Loans in Indiana: Options and Requirements
Bad credit doesn’t automatically disqualify you from a home loan in Indiana. Options for bad credit home loans in Indiana,…
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Credit Disputes | Credit Scores | Mortgage Processing And Underwriting | Qualifying & Getting Pre-approved | Re-Establishing Credit | Videos
FICO and VantageScore: Which Should You Use for a Mortgage?
This guide covers the differences between FICO and VantageScore Credit Scores. We will explain the differences between FICO and VantageScore…
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Home Mortgages | Career Opportunities/Loan Officer Training | Mortgage Processing And Underwriting | Mortgage Rates | Regulations | Resources | Videos
Correspondent Lending versus Mortgage Brokers
This blog aims to explore the difference between correspondent lending and mortgage brokers. A common inquiry we receive regularly pertains…
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FHA 203k Rehab Loan After Bankruptcy Mortgage Guidelines
Understanding FHA 203k Rehab Loans After Bankruptcy Securing a home loan after experiencing bankruptcy can be challenging. Still, the FHA…
