Gustan Cho Associates has a national reputation for not having lender overlays on government and conventional loans. If you run over a case scenario on a situation you have, post it on GCA FORUM’s underwriting help desk. Our moderators will run the case scenario through not just one underwiter but will get second opinions from our top underwriting managers.

CASE SCENARIO FROM DANNY VESOKIE QUESTIONS: Are you a super broker or direct lender. FINANCIAL PACIFIC out of Seattle did a food trailer for $45,000, 25% to 30% rate, $1,100 month for 60 months. EFA EQUIPMENT FUNDING AGREEMENT FIRST MONTH AND LAST MONTH DOWN. COMMERCIAL LOAN BROKER MADE 12% COMMISSION. DOC FEE $250, PREFUNDING FEE OF $200.END USER PAYS TO RESTAURANT OWNER. DMV PAPERWORK PRO TRUCK COMPANY PAYS. CREDIT SCORE 700, 7 YEARS IN BUSINESS.

I filed Chapter 7 Bankruptcy on November 2019 because my judgment creditors were renewing mynold judgments. I was discharged of my Chapter 7 on April 2020. I started applying for secured credit cards the day of discharge. I got 7 Secured credit cards, two credit builder loans. By the end of 2020, my credit scores were at 680 FICO. Secured credit cards and credit Rebuilder loans are the best to rebuilding your credit scores after bankruptcy

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Texas does not allow cash out refinance on FHA, VA, USDA loans. No cash out refinance on government loans but you can do cash out refinance on conventional and non-QM loans.

Building credit is an important part of improving your credit. Far too often the borrower does not have sufficient credit to establish history or allow for score growth. It may feel counterintuitive, but having well managed debt can be to your benefit. Prudent credit use shows that you can manage your finances well. Here are some examples of easy to obtain credit building tools –

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The taxes in the state of NJ are just out of control. This is not sustainable and people are leaving. Businesses are also leaving and with the tax revenue leaving the state, the entire burden will rest on the shoulders of the middle class.

At some point, property values are simply going to decline sharply.

This little tool is a must have for any/every homeowner. It ill let you know whether an outlet is hot and also whether it is wired properly. It can tell you whether it is grounded, if the neutral and hot are reversed, etc.

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I cannot stand the cold weather. I am also a winter denier. There is a tractor in my shed and a snowplow attachment right next to it. I refuse to attach the snowplow because I do not want to admit that it may snow.

Who Reports Bankruptcies to the Credit Bureaus?  How and why do bankruptcies show up on the credit report? Why is it that sometimes they do not show up?

How is the National Realtor Association ruling affect real estate agents making money especially buying agents. Thank you in advance.

My husband and I are looking to buy a house. however he only has 1 year of employment whereas I have over two years of employment. My husband only has one year of employment because he was living abroad. While living abroad he had no work history. Would we still qualify for a mortgage?

My spouse have a sealed theft conviction will this prevent her from getting a LO license?

Can I purchase a home under DACA?

What are the different types of loans available for apartment buildings?

How Solid Is Your Pre-Approval Letter? How reliable is your pre-approval letter? What does a loan officer do during the qualification and pre-approval process before the pre-approval letter is issued? How long does the pre-approval letter take? Can you get denied for a mortgage loan after the pre-approval has been issued?

How much house can I afford vs how much house can I qualify? How much house can I qualify compared to my salary? How much income do I need to make to afford a $300000 house? What credit score is needed to buy a $300K house?

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What are closing costs on a home purchase. What does closing costs cover? Is there closing costs on both purchase and refinance mortgage loans? Who pays for closing costs? Do all mortgage lenders charge the same amount of closing costs? How can you not pay for closing costs on a home purchase? What is seller concession and lender credit and how can you pay for closing costs with seller concessions and/or lender credit? How much are closing costs?

Do you know any banks that offer 10% down on second mortgages or 90% CLTV or HELOC with a 700 credit score or better with income of over 70,000 yearly?

I am looking to buy a house in Alabama but don’t have the 3.5% down payment and the closing costs for an FHA loan. Is there down payment assistance in Alabama or can I finance the down payment? What are my options as a first-time homebuyer? Am I able to buy a house if I do not have the down payment and closing costs for an FHA loan?

What are mortgage rates today Monday August 5th, 2024. Why is the Dow Jones Industrial Average Down 1,000 points? Why are the 30-year U.S. Treasuries down and what does this mean to mortgage rates? Why is Gold and Silver down and what this mean? What is the Federal Reserve Board thinking?

I have always wanted to own a German Shepherd dog. We have been renting for the past ten years and are about to close on a house. We have a small family, my wife, five year old son, and two year old daughter. I have heard so many great things about owning a German Shepherd dog and how easy they are to train and how great they are as protectors. How is it like owning a German Shepherd dog for a small family like ours. Much appreciated.

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Can I Purchase 2 To 4 Unit Property With an FHA LOAN with 3.5% down payment, live in one unit and rent out the other unit for rental income? What are the HUD GUIDELINES on buying a two-to-four unit multi-family home with an FHA loan?

What is the loan estimate in the mortgage process? What is the closing disclosure? What is the difference between the loan estimate and closing disclosure? Can the loan estimate and closing disclosure be issued the same day? Does the closing disclosure mean the mortgage loan is approved? Should the closing disclosure closely mirror the loan estimate?

What is a credit supplement. Why do mortgage lender need to do a credit supplement on a borrower. For what reasons? How does the credit supplement process work. Can you run several case scenarios where a mortgage processor or underwriter need to do a credit supplement and the importance of credit supplements. Do credit supplements delay the mortgage process and the closing?

Can you rent a Second Home for part of the year?

Can Non-Occupant Co-Borrower Have A FHA LOAN without getting out of being a non-occupant co-borrower when buying a new house for himself?

Can I qualify for an FHA LOAN With a Loan Modification?

Can I get a rural development loan with a judgment?

WHAT IS THE MINIMUM DOWN PAYMENT FOR A JUMBO MORTGAGE?