Dale Elenteny is one of three regional managing directors at Gustan Cho Associates Dale is a top-producing mortgage loan originator. Dale brings almost 30 years of experience in the mortgage business to Gustan Cho Associates. A mentor to Gustan Cho NMLS 904444 when he first got started in the mortgage business in April 2012, Dale…
This guide covers how to raise credit scores to qualify for mortgage at the best rates. Many home buyers ask how to raise credit scores to qualify for mortgage? Borrowers need a specific minimum credit score to qualify for a mortgage. For example, the minimum credit score requirements to qualify for mortgage loan programs are…
If you’ve ever dreamt of owning a piece of paradise in the Caribbean, Puerto Rico may be your perfect destination. Buying a house in Puerto Rico is an attractive proposition with its stunning beaches, rich cultural heritage, and thriving real estate market. It is becoming increasingly popular among Americans in the mainland United States. Many…
This guide will cover Fannie Mae bankruptcy and foreclosure guidelines The Fannie Mae bankruptcy and foreclosure guidelines require a mandatory waiting period for homebuyers seeking a conventional loan. There are two different waiting period requirements depending on the type of Bankruptcy. Dale Elenteny of Gustan Cho Associates explains the role of Fannie Mae and Freddie…
In this guide, we will cover getting a mortgage in the Virgin Islands for a home purchase with a U.S.-based mortgage lender. In recent years, the Virgin Islands have seen an unprecedented boom in tourism. The growth of new people and businesses moving to the Virgin Islands has been explosive. More and more real…
This article will cover the difference between mortgage brokers and lenders. Should I use mortgage brokers versus lenders to get the best rates and terms when buying a house? Dale Elenteny of Gustan Cho Associates suggests the pros and cons of using mortgage brokers versus lenders and will answer the frequently asked question about the…
HUD, the Federal Housing Administration parent, has lowered the hefty FHA mortgage insurance premium on FHA loans by 30 basis points. The annual FHA mortgage insurance premium of 0.85% got reduced to 55% of the mortgage loan balance. Reducing FHA mortgage insurance premium is a welcome move for many Americans. This holds especially true for…
Apply Now This blog will cover qualifying for a home loan after loan modification mortgage guidelines. A loan modification is when the current lender restructures the homeowner’s current mortgage loan to make it affordable for homeowners and avoid foreclosure. There are various ways of modifying a mortgage. The delinquent payments of the mortgage payments…
Apply Now In this blog, we will discuss and cover VA collections mortgage guidelines. We will discuss how you can qualify for VA loans without paying outstanding collection accounts. The Department of Veterans Affairs has recently updated the VA collections mortgage guidelines on VA home loans. Gustan Cho Associates specializes in VA mortgages. VA guidelines…
In this article, we will cover things to avoid during mortgage process for homebuyers and close on time. We will discuss tips on things to avoid during mortgage process to avoid a last-minute mortgage loan denial. Alex Carlucci of Gustan Cho Associates said the following: It is human nature for a home buyer to get…
This article will cover non-conforming mortgage loans and bank statement mortgages for self-employed borrowers. There are no income tax returns required on bank statement mortgages. Dale Elenteny of Gustan Cho Associates explains non-conforming mortgage loans: Any mortgage loans do not conform to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mortgage lending guidelines are called non-conforming loans. Jumbo…
Apply Now In this guide, we will cover pre-qualification vs pre-approval homebuyers. A pre-qualification is a general informal approval to see if the borrower qualifies for a mortgage loan. A pre-approval is more in-depth than a pre-qualification. For example, a loan officer can have a fifteen to thirty-minute interview with the applicant and determine whether…
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