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 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…
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 buying and selling a home simultaneously without stress. The team at Gustan Cho Associates are experts in helping mortgage borrowers buy and sell a home simultaneously without stress. In this article, we will provide information about selling your home. With the spring 2024 season just around the corner, the real estate market…
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…
In this blog, we will be covering and going over the mortgage process for buying new construction homes. Buying new construction homes is becoming increasingly popular among homebuyers. Most first-time homebuyers opt buying new construction homes versus existing homes. Many first-time homebuyers have a choice of either buying a new construction home or an already…
This guide covers the steps to shopping and buying a house in Hawaii. Buying a house in Hawaii can be quite costly. Home prices in Hawaii are above the national average. Besides high home prices, everything in Hawaii costs more than the mainland U.S. Many homebuyers buying a house in Hawaii will discover that home…
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 covers buying house after bankruptcy and qualifying for a mortgage loan. Buying house after bankruptcy is possible after meeting a waiting period requirement after bankruptcy. Waiting period requirements depends on the individual mortgage loan program. The waiting period requirements are between two to four years on government and conventional loans. Non-QM loans do…
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…