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…
This guide covers lender overlays on credit scores on government and conventional loans. We will discuss and explain mortgage lender overlays on credit scores. A frequently asked question at Gustan Cho Associates is what are lender overlays on credit scores. Mortgage Lender Overlays are requirements that are implemented by individual lenders that are in addition…
This blog will cover changes to HUD guidelines on FHA loans for 2023. Changes To HUD Guidelines on FHA loans for deferred student loans are one of the most important changes that have taken effect. Homebuyers considering purchasing a new home this year or refinancing their current homes need to know about changes to HUD…
This guide covers Fannie Mae HomeReady mortgage guidelines on conventional loans. There are two home loan programs: government loans, which are insured by government agencies, and FHA, VA, and USDA, which are government loans. Conventional loans that are not insured or have government or agency insurance This article will cover and discuss the Fannie Mae…
In this blog, we will discuss and cover HUD condominium guidelines on FHA loans. HUD, the parent of FHA, is the federal agency that creates and implements FHA condo guidelines. Condominiums are becoming increasingly popular. Many Millennials and seniors often opt to purchase a condo versus a single-family home due to less maintenance. Unfortunately, per…
In this blog, we will cover and compare ARM versus Fixed-Rate Mortgages when buying and refinancing a home. Most mortgage loan programs, whether it is FHA-insured mortgage loans or conventional mortgage loan programs offer adjustable rate mortgages and fixed-rate mortgages. There are pros and cons of ARM versus fixed-rate mortgages. Is it Better to Get…
In this guide on FHA 203k loans for the acquisition of fixer-uppers and homeowners who need to homeowners who need renovations, we will cover the steps of qualifying for an FHA 203k loan. There are two types of FHA 203k Loans: Streamline FHA 203k Loan Standard FHA 203k Loan The Streamlined FHA 203k Loans is…
In this article, we will be covering the verification of rent guidelines on manual underwrites. FHA and VA loans are the only two mortgage loan programs that allow manual underwriting. Generally, one of the mandatory requirements on all manual underwriting is rental rent is required. Gustan Cho Associates can waive the rental verification requirement on…
In this blog, we will cover qualifying for non-QM jumbo mortgages for non-prime borrowers, self-employed borrowers, and homebuyers with low credit scores. Government and conventional loans have a maximum loan limit. The maximum loan limit depends on the individual loan program. Gustan Cho Associates now offers Non-QM jumbo mortgages for non-prime and self-employed borrowers with…
In this article, we will cover Fannie Mae guidelines on mortgage included in Bankruptcy. We will discuss what having a prior mortgage included in bankruptcy means for the waiting period requirements to qualify for a conventional loan. What is the waiting period start date? Is it the date of the housing event or the discharge…
One of the frequently asked questions is can I qualify for a mortgage after filing Chapter 13 Bankruptcy without being discharged? A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is normally a five-year debt restructuring plan under the direction of the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts. This is a long period of time to wait to purchase a house during a…
This article delves into how mortgage underwriters view bank overdrafts and their implications for mortgage approval. Every financial aspect of a borrower’s life is scrutinized meticulously in mortgage lending. From credit scores to debt-to-income ratios, lenders aim to the risk associated with approving a mortgage loan. Bank overdrafts are often overlooked but significant aspects of…
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