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…
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…
This guide covers transferring lenders during the homebuying and mortgage process from one lender to a different one. The mortgage process should not be stressful. All mortgages should not only close but should close on time. Closing delays happen in some situations, but they should not be due to the lender. Over 80% of our…
In this blog, we will cover what mortgage lenders consider compensating factors for manual underwriting on FHA and VA loans. FHA and VA loans are the only two mortgage loan programs allowing manual underwriting. Compensating factors are positive factors that add strength to borrowers. Mortgage lenders will take strong compensating factors for manual underwriting because…
In this guide on FHA manual underwriting, we will cover the manual underwriting guidelines on FHA loans and the eligibility requirements. FHA Manual Underwriting Guidelines apply for borrowers who cannot get approve/eligible per AUS. Borrowers who get referred/eligible per Automated Underwriting System may be able to qualify for manual underwriting. What Does Refer/Eligible per AUS Mean in…
This guide covers HUD credit score guidelines on FHA loans. HUD, the parent of FHA, is the government agency that sets the minimum HUD credit score guidelines for FHA loans and other updated HUD guidelines. Many of our viewers today are reading this blog because they are getting conflicting reports on the HUD credit score…
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 …
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…
Apply Now In this guide, we will cover bank statements in the mortgage process. We will discuss how mortgage underwriters analyze bank statements of mortgage loan applicants. The underwriter will thoroughly scrutinize bank statements during the mortgage process. Lenders want two months’ worth of bank statements. Any irregular deposits outside payroll check deposits must be…
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…
Apply Now This blog will cover and discuss the mortgage underwriter role during the mortgage process. For borrowers ready to apply for a residential mortgage loan, there is a process they must go through, no matter which mortgage lender they choose. Once borrowers decide on a mortgage lender, the loan officer will complete and sign…
Apply Now This Article Is About getting Chapter 13 Trustee Mortgage Approval on FHA or VA loans. You can buy a house during the repayment plan during Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. You do not have to wait until the Chapter 13 has been discharged. Not too many loan officers, realtors, or even bankruptcy attorneys realize that…
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