This Article Is About Preparing For An FHA Loan With A Lender With No Overlays The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has sent many families out of major cities. Thousands of Americans fear living in a major city, accompanied by historically low-interest rates, has sparked a homebuying uptick. Many families may have less than perfect credit but…
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 the updated HUD guidelines on FHA home loans for 2022. FHA loans are the most popular home loan programs in the United States for homebuyers with lower credit scores and bad credit. Homebuyers with credit scores down to 580 FICO are eligible to qualify for FHA loans…
In this article, we will discuss and cover bad credit mortgage loans and qualification requirements. Mortgage borrowers with prior bad credit such as prior bankruptcy, foreclosure, deed-in-lieu, short sale, unpaid collections, judgments, tax liens, and charge-offs can qualify for bad credit mortgage loans. This holds true as long as they have rebuilt and re-established credit…
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…
This guide covers what determines mortgage rates on home loans. Mortgage lenders determine rates based on the borrower’s risk level. How can a lender determine a borrower’s risk level? Mortgage companies have several factors they use to determine risk levels for borrowers. The biggest factor used to determine risk is the borrower’s credit score. Pricing hits on risk level are called loan-level pricing adjustments. Loan-Level Pricing…
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…
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…
This article covers Waiting Period For Mortgage After Bankruptcy And Foreclosure What Are The Waiting Period For Mortgage After Bankruptcy And Foreclosure: For home buyers with a prior bankruptcy and/or foreclosure, there is a mandatory waiting period for a mortgage after bankruptcy and foreclosure to qualify for traditional mortgage loans. Traditional mortgage loan programs are…
In this blog, we will discuss and cover Fannie Mae Guidelines on mortgage included in bankruptcy. Conforming Guidelines On Mortgage Included in Bankruptcy is different on Conventional Loans than it is on FHA, VA, and USDA loans. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have much looser mortgage lending guidelines when it comes to the recorded date of…
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 BLOG On Mortgage Guidelines Versus Lender Overlays On Home Loans Was PUBLISHED On May 12th, 2020 There is a big difference between mortgage guidelines versus lender overlays. Not all lenders have the same lending requirements on FHA, VA, USDA, and Conventional Loans All lenders need to follow minimum agency guidelines mandated by FHA, VA,…
This Article Is About Condominium Mortgage Loans And Lending Guidelines Condominium mortgage loans are considered riskier investments by lenders versus single-family homes. In the mortgage world, lenders will charge loan level pricing adjustments (LLPA) whenever there is a higher risk. LLPAs are charged on lower credit score borrowers, higher debt to income ratio, property types,…
In this article, we will cover the differences between non-QM down payment requirements versus traditional loans. This blog on Non-QM down payment requirements is an update of an older blog post that we published on bank statement loans which still exists but dozens more non-QM mortgages are now in the marketplace. Non-QM Mortgage Lenders now…