SBA Loans For Small Business Owners
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SBA Loans For Small Business Owners

This guide covers SBA loans for small business owners. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is one of the most popular and leading sources for small business loans. The United States Small Business Administration, or SBA, is similar to what the Federal Housing Administration is to home buyers when applying for FHA loans. The Small…

Mortgage During Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Guidelines
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Mortgage During Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Guidelines

Apply Now This blog will fully explain how to qualify for a mortgage during  Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. We will review a detailed list of qualifying for a mortgage during Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. After reading this guide a few times and watching a few videos, you will understand the basics of qualifying for a mortgage during …

Financing Owner-Occupant Homes Versus Non-Owner Properties
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Financing Owner-Occupant Homes Versus Non-Owner Properties

This guide covers owner-occupant homes versus non-owner properties. Financing owner-occupied homes offers the best interest rate, the lowest down payment requirement, a higher debt-to-income ratio, and the best mortgage terms out of all mortgage loan programs. Mortgage lenders view owner-occupied home financing loans as less risky than second-home and investment home mortgages. The reason is…

How To Get a Mortgage For Property Flipping
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How To Get a Mortgage For Property Flipping

Apply Now This blog will discuss how to get a mortgage for property flipping. Property flipping is when you buy a house for a certain price and turn around and sell it for a higher price. There are various types of property flipping.  Many real estate investors are buying fixer-uppers and doing a fix-and-flip. There…

What is Mortgage Fraud
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What is Mortgage Fraud

This guide covers what mortgage fraud is. What is mortgage fraud during the homebuying and mortgage process? There are two types of loan fraud. Fraud for housing (tricking a lender into approving a loan it would otherwise decline).  Fraud for profit (stealing cash and equity from lenders or homeowners). A real estate agent might secretly…

How To Finance Manufactured Homes

How To Finance Manufactured Homes

This guide covers manufactured home mortgage guidelines. We will discuss qualifying for manufactured home mortgage loans.  Manufactured homes are built at a factory and delivered to a destination. Gustan Cho Associates are mortgage lenders licensed in 48 states, including Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. We have a national reputation for being…

Disputing a Low Appraisal to Get a Higher Home Value
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Disputing a Low Appraisal to Get a Higher Home Value

This guide covers disputing a low appraisal to get a higher home value. A low home appraisal can cause all sorts of problems. If you’re buying a home, a low appraisal can cause you to lose the home if the seller isn’t willing to renegotiate a lower price with you. A low home appraisal can…

Reasons Why Homeowners Refinance Mortgage Loans
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Reasons Why Homeowners Refinance Mortgage Loans

This GUIDE covers the reasons why homeowners refinance their mortgage loans. In today’s falling interest rate environment, we have seen a flood in refinance transactions. Despite the coronavirus economic recession in the nation, the housing market is booming. With historically high mortgage rates, many homeowners can take advantage of the various refinance loan programs available….