This guide covers credit score to qualify for mortgage lending guidelines. It is not the end of the world for consumers with bad credit. Millions of Americans had a point in their lives where they lost their jobs, had unexpected medical emergencies. Others went through a divorce where their credit suffered. Unfortunately, credit can suffer…
This guide covers the mortgage process leading to clear-to-close and closing on time. The basic steps in the mortgage process leading to clear-to-close and closing on time. The mortgage loan and approval process starts when the mortgage processor is assigned to the borrower’s file. The loan officer will be alerted once the applicant completes and…
This article is about Mortgage Denial After Conditional Approval And Prior To Closing. Mortgage Denial After Conditional Approval And Prior To Closing does happen. Over 75% of our borrowers at Gustan Cho Associates are borrowers who had a Mortgage Denial After Conditional Approval And Prior To Closing. The number one and biggest reason for a…
All mortgage lenders require borrowers to start shopping for homeowners insurance premiums. You choose your hazard and fire insurance company. You are responsible for comparing premiums and selecting coverage. Dale Elenteny, a senior mortgage loan officer at Gustan Cho Associates, says the following about shopping for homeowners insurance premiums: Shopping for homeowners insurance premiums can…
This guide covers changing lenders during the mortgage process. Is changing lenders during the mortgage process a good idea? You want to avoid changing lenders during the mortgage process if at all possible. Changing lenders during the mortgage process will cause delays in closing on your home loan. Our mission at Gustan Cho Associates is…
In this article, we will discuss and cover the reasons for mortgage loan denial during the mortgage process. A mortgage loan denial is when a mortgage underwriter denies the home loan application because borrowers do not either meet the federal minimum mortgage lending guidelines or the individual lender overlays. There are reasons for mortgage loan…
This blog will discuss how lenders price mortgage rates by credit score. We will compare mortgage rates for Maine homebuyers with bad credit and the difference between higher credit score borrowers with lower rates. Lenders base risk levels on the credit score of borrowers. We will compare the various loan programs’ best mortgage rate options…
In this blog, we will discuss and cover doctor mortgage programs lending guidelines. Student loan debts are the number one barrier when it comes to physicians and medical professionals qualifying for a mortgage. Most physicians have student loan balances of more than $300,000. Depending on the postgraduate degree, I have seen doctors with over $1…
This Article Covers Second Home Financing Guidelines on Home Purchases Homebuyers of second homes can qualify with conventional loans. A 10% down payment is required. Rates on second homes are similar to owner-occupant homes. Rates on investment properties are significantly higher than owner-occupant and second homes. This is why homebuyers of second homes want to…
This guide covers getting a mortgage and buying a house in the Virgin Islands. A series of breathtakingly stunning islands only a hop, pass, and bounce from the American mainland, the American Virgin Islands has long been considered America’s Caribbean and is one of the most specific locations inside the country for American consumers to…
This guide covers the home appraisal process during the homebuying and mortgage process. Many homebuyers are not familiar with the homebuying and mortgage process. The home appraisal is what lenders count on to validate the collateral for the loan they lend borrowers. The home appraisal report has always been a major part of the mortgage…
This guide covers credit guidelines in mortgage underwriting process. Just because a borrower meets the minimum credit score requirements and the debt-to-income ratio does not mean that they automatically qualify for a mortgage loan. There are credit guidelines in mortgage underwriting process. Loan Officers must thoroughly review credit reports and ensure borrowers meet credit guidelines…
This guide will cover the mortgage options for investing in real estate in Puerto Rico. Why do many people consider investing in real estate in Puerto Rico? Many people and businesses are looking into mortgage options investing in real estate in Puerto Rico. Whether it is an owner-occupant primary home, second home, investment property, or…
This ARTICLE On Non-Traditional Credit Guidelines Was PUBLISHED On December 10th, 2019 Non-traditional Credit Guidelines on government and conventional loans: Credit scoring models have been around since the 1950s Most Americans do not understand how credit scoring works There are many Americans who do not have a credit score There are multiple reasons why you…
This guide will cover the types of mortgage options for homebuyers. Taking out a loan can be daunting, especially if you need to learn about mortgages. Wendy Lahn, a dually licensed real estate agent, and loan officer, shared the following: For starters, you should know that not all loans are the same, with the main…