Choosing The Right Mortgage Lender
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Choosing The Right Mortgage Lender With No Overlays

Apply Now In this blog, we will cover choosing the right mortgage lender with no overlays on home loans with many mortgage loan options. Choosing the right mortgage lender is extremely important. There are thousands of mortgage lenders and which lender do you choose?  Getting a referral from a close trusted friend can be on…

FHA Guidelines Versus Lender Overlays
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FHA Guidelines Versus Lender Overlays on FHA Loans

Apply Now In this blog, we will cover the difference between FHA guidelines versus lender overlays on FHA loans. All mortgage lenders need to follow HUD guidelines if they want the loans they originate and fund insured by the Federal Housing Administration. HUD, the parent of FHA, insures lenders against the borrower defaulting on their…

Mortgage guidelines
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Mortgage Guidelines on Government and Conventional Loans

Apply Now In this blog, we will be covering mortgage guidelines on government and conventional loans. Mortgage guidelines on the individual mortgage loan program are set by the FHA, VA, USDA, Fannie Mae, or Freddie Mac. Every agency has its own set of mortgage guidelines. Mortgage Guidelines on Government-Backed Mortgage Loans All lenders need to…

Lender Overlays
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What Are Lender Overlays By Mortgage Companies

In this blog, we will cover and discuss choosing a lender with no lender overlays when denied for a mortgage. Not all mortgage lenders are created equally. Just because home buyers need to qualify for FHA, VA, USDA, or Conventional Loans does not mean they can qualify with all mortgage lenders. Understanding Lender Overlays Lender…

VA Loan with Judgment
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Lender Overlays on Credit Scores

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…

VA ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS
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VA Eligibility Guidelines And Requirements On VA Home Loans

The U.S. government created and implement VA loans to reward active-duty and retired members of the U.S. Military to show their appreciation of serving our country. Only U.S. Armed Services veterans who meet the VA Eligibility Guidelines And Requirements can qualify to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) You need a valid COE to meet…

Waiting Period After Bankruptcy And Foreclosure Mortgage Guidelines
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Waiting Period After Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Guidelines

  This blog will cover the waiting period after bankruptcy and foreclosure mortgage guidelines on government and conventional loans. There is a mandatory waiting period after bankruptcy and foreclosure to qualify for a residential mortgage loan. If you had a prior bankruptcy, there is a mandatory two-year waiting period after the discharge date of your…