This guide covers the frequently asked question: do all lenders have the same guidelines on mortgage loans? The team at Gustan Cho Associates gets countless calls from our viewers on the topic of do all lenders have the same guidelines on mortgage loans: The answer is no. Not all lenders have the same credit score…
In this blog, we will discuss and cover multi-unit homes guidelines on two to four-unit homes. Multi-unit homes are two to four-unit residential homes. Home Buyers can purchase any properties between one to four units as owner occupant properties with FHA, VA, USDA, and Conventional Loans. Owner-occupied multi-unit homes are where the owner lives in…
This guide covers mortgage refinance guidelines. We will also cover homeowners’ top reasons and benefits for refinancing their mortgage loans. There are other reasons why homeowners need refinancing on their current mortgage loan besides just refinancing. Per mortgage refinance guidelines, homeowners may refinance to have a lower interest rate and save money. Although the main…
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,…
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…
This guide will cover how down payment assistance works for homebuyers. Homeownership is a dream for many Americans, but the reality is that saving for a down payment, which is crucial if you are to secure a mortgage, can be daunting. With home prices rising and wages often needing to catch up, saving tens of…
This blog will cover and discuss manual underwriting credit guidelines on VA and FHA loans. VA and FHA allow for manual underwriting. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac do NOT allow manual underwriting on conventional loans. According to Angie Torres, the National Operations Director at Non-QM Mortgage Lenders, manual underwriting is defined as follows: Manual Underwriting…
Apply Now This article will cover going through credit repair to qualify for mortgage. Is going through credit repair to qualify for mortgage recommended? Consumers’ credit scores determine whether or not they qualify for a particular mortgage loan program. There are minimum credit score requirements for all loan programs. To qualify for a 3.5% down…
This article will cover FHA guidelines on employment gaps and job seasoning requirements once borrowers return to work. FHA guidelines on employment gaps allow gaps in employment to qualify for FHA loans. One of the questions asked by lenders is two-year employment history. Most mortgage lenders require borrowers employed for two years in the same…
Can you qualify for FHA loans with charge-offs? Do you have to pay charge-offs to qualify for FHA loans with charge-offs? One of the most common questions is, do you have to pay a charge-off to qualify for FHA loans with charge-offs? Per HUD agency guidelines, borrowers can qualify for FHA loans with charge-offs and…
The FHA minimum credit score requirements to get mortgage approval on FHA loans is 500 FICO. One of the most common questions I have been getting recently from my viewers is what are FHA Minimum Credit Score Requirements to qualify for an FHA loan with a 3.5% down payment. Many folks who contact me are…
FHA Jumbo Loans are FHA loans that has a higher loan limit than the standard FHA loan limit in low-cost areas. FHA Jumbo Loans, often referred to as FHA High-Balance Loans, is no different than the standard FHA loan in low-cost counties. The only difference between FHA High-Balance Jumbo Loans versus standard FHA loans in…
In this article, we will discuss and cover updated HUD mortgage guidelines on home purchase FHA loans. The economy is on a fast-paced economic recovery after the coronavirus outbreak in February 2020. The housing market is booming like never before. Home prices are skyrocketing and both the FHFA and HUD has increased loan limits on…
This Article Is About Government-Backed Loans for first-time homebuyers. Most people do not want too much government. However, when it comes to government-backed loans, everyone is all for it. Government-backed loans are ideal for first-time homebuyers because it requires little to no down payment plus has lenient mortgage guidelines. In the following paragraphs, we will…
Getting a mortgage after a divorce is inevitable. One person will be awarded the house. The person who is awarded the house will want to have the mortgage just under their name. The same goes for the ex-spouse who has relinquished their rights to the home. They will not want to have any liabilities because…