Qualifying for a Mortgage Loan With Judgment: Your 2024 Guide If you’re trying to get a mortgage loan with a judgment on your credit report, you might think it’s impossible. The good news? It’s not! Even with an outstanding judgment, you can still qualify for a conventional or FHA mortgage. Still, there are specific steps…
Discount Points: How to Buy Down Your Mortgage Rate in 2024 Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most of us will make. While locking in a good mortgage rate is a priority for most homebuyers, not everyone knows that you can lower your interest rate even more by using discount points….
Errors in your credit report can significantly affect your financial future, especially if you plan to buy a house or refinance your mortgage. No matter how small, a mistake in your credit report could lower your credit score. This might cause higher interest rates, loan denials, or delays in your mortgage application. According to the…
If you are thinking about purchasing a house or refinancing your existing mortgage, you have likely encountered the phrase “closing costs.” Understanding closing costs is essential because they affect your budget and overall financial plan. In this guide, we’ll break down closing costs, how much you can expect to pay, and the smart ways to…
Can You Get a Conventional Loan With Collection Accounts in 2024? If you’re worried about collection accounts and qualifying for a conventional loan, you’re not alone. Many homebuyers—especially first-time buyers—believe you need flawless credit and no collection accounts to qualify for a mortgage. Fortunately, that’s not the case! Eligibility for a conventional loan is possible…
This guide covers solutions to high DTI mortgage lending guidelines. We will discuss finding creative solutions to high DTI. Home borrowers with high debt-to-income ratios can find creative solutions to high DTI. The debt-to-income ratio is one of the major reasons why mortgage borrowers cannot qualify for a home loan. The debt-to-income ratio is calculated…
This guide covers cash-out refinance mortgage loan eligibility guidelines. Government and Conventional loans offer cash-out refinance mortgage loan programs. Home values have been skyrocketing during the past few years where many homeowners are sitting on substantial equity in their homes. HUD, the parent of FHA allows up to an 80% LTV on cash-out refinance mortgage…
In this blog, we will discuss and cover FHA charge off guidelines and the mortgage process with bad credit. FHA Charge Off Guidelines state that borrowers can qualify for FHA Loan with charge off accounts, no matter how large the charge off accounts is. There are two types of FHA Charge Off Guidelines: Non-mortgage FHA…
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 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 cover warrantable versus non-warrantable condominium mortgage guidelines. It is important to understand the difference between warrantable and non-warrantable condos for condominium homebuyers. A warrantable condo can turn into a non-warrantable condo complex. Whether it is a warrantable versus non-warrantable condominium, the only way you can differentiate is by the occupancy…
This BLOG On Florida Condo Hotel Financing Was Updated On October 28th, 2018 Condominium buyers who are in the market for a Condo Hotel in Florida, they may run into challenges in finding Condo Hotel Mortgage Lenders. Most Florida Condo Hotel Financing lenders who used to finance Condo Hotels in Florida have stopped lending on Condotels….
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…
This guide covers buying a fixer-upper home with a renovation loan. Several types of renovation loans exist for homebuyers and real estate investors. Owner-occupant homebuyers can utilize FHA 203K renovation loans for primary homes. The 2008 real estate and credit market collapse has devastated millions of American homeowners nationwide. Many lenders are wary of lending…