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 covers whether can you get a new mortgage while selling your house. Many homebuyers who plan on upgrading or downsizing to a new home often ask if can you get a new mortgage while selling your house. YES, you can get a new mortgage while selling your house. With proper planning and teamwork,…
In this guide, we will cover buying a house near an airport. When searching for a new home, location is everything, including proximity to an airport. Living near an airport may provide easy access to travel and other amenities but poses significant drawbacks. Dale Elenteny of Non-QM Mortgage Lenders lived near an airport for many…
Many first-time home buyers with bad credit are under the following impression they need high credit scores and a 20% down payment to qualify for a mortgage. This is not true. FHA and USDA require 580 credit scores. The Veterans Administration has no minimum credit score requirement on VA loans. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac…
This blog will cover qualifying and getting approved for a mortgage during Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Unsurprisingly, homebuyers and homeowners can qualify for a mortgage after bankruptcy. How about qualifying for a mortgage during Chapter 13 bankruptcy? Borrowers can qualify for an FHA or VA mortgage during Chapter 13 bankruptcy repayment plan without the Chapter 13…
In this article, we will cover and discuss the true cost of home ownership and compare the cost of a homeowner versus a renter. We will cover the frequently asked questions by first-time homebuyers with concerns about becoming a homeowner. We will discuss the finances and credit required to buy a house. We will also…
Many renters are under the belief that they need a 20% down payment and good credit to qualify for mortgage loans. This is not the case. The Team at Non-QM Mortgage Lenders specializes in helping home buyers qualify for bad credit home loans. We help homeowners with bad credit home loans in most of the…
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…
In this guide, we will cover how the mortgage process work. The mortgage process is similar whether borrowers apply for a home purchase or refinance a loan. There are a series of stages the file needs to go through. Most mortgage applications take 30 days to close from the time the loan originator prepares and…
Apply Now In this guide, we will cover things to avoid during home loan process to close on time. We have covered many blogs on what to do to get a mortgage loan approval. During home loan approval, borrowers must be pins and needles with their credit and finances. There are several things to avoid…
In this blog, we will cover FHA guidelines on streamline refinance mortgage loans. FHA streamline refinance is a fast-track loan program. Most streamline refinance loans can get closed in less than three weeks. Tens of thousands of homeowners still have an FHA loan with mortgage rates higher than 7.5%. Mortgage rates are dropping. FHA annual…
This article will cover homes for sale by owner. A frequently asked question at Non-QM Mortgage Lenders is whether buying homes for sale by owner is cheaper than buying a listed home with a real estate agent. Buying homes for sale by owner is generally cheaper because home sellers do not have to pay the…
This guide on HARP for underwater mortgages is an older blog from when the Home Affordable Refinance Program was popular. HARP for underwater mortgages no longer exists. This guide on HARP for underwater mortgages was updated and edited for archival services for viewers who want to research HARP for underwater mortgages. In the following sections,…
This blog will cover understanding the loan estimate during the mortgage loan process. The main purpose for the CFPB to launch the loan estimate is to encourage home buyers to compare and shop for costs and fees from other mortgage lenders before deciding which lender to go with. The purpose of the Loan Estimate is…