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March 14, 2023

How do collections and charge-offs affect you getting approved for a FHA mortgage.

It used to be that collections and charge-offs did not affect you getting an FHA mortgage, but with the new regulations, they can stop your approval in its tracks. Medical collections & charge-offs are still exempt to the new rules, they will not affect you except for your credit score going down. Now with the new rules any customer who […]

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March 14, 2023

Sub Prime mortgages are making a comeback in Florida.

Subprime mortgages are for people who cannot get an FHA, VA, or Conventional mortgage.Usually their credit scores are less than 550, or they recently had a foreclosure, short sale, deed in lieu of or a bankruptcy. Subprime mortgages do not care what your credit score is. Now a person can get a sub prime mortgage with as little as 10% […]

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March 14, 2023

Conventional loan or FHA loan which is better for me?

A lot of people ask me which loan should I get. My answer is it depends on your situation. Both FHA & conventional loans are good loans. Here are the main reasons to use either Conv. or FHA loan. FHA- If you have lower income and want to put down only 3.5%. If your credit score is below 660. […]

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March 14, 2023

VA home loans down to a 500 credit score and up to 65% debt to income ratios.

A VA home loan is either for a veteran, a soldier currently enlisted or a spouse of a deceased veteran. These loans allow for no down payment & no monthly mortgage insurance. These are fantastic loans if you are a veteran. A lot of veterans qualify for a VA loan and do not realize it. Most mortgage companies state you […]

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March 14, 2023

Mortgage company overlays helping or hurting home sales.

Most mortgage companies have overlays on their products. An overlay is an additional requirement added on top of a FHA, VA, USDA or conventional mortgage guidelines. One example is FHA allows down to a 580 credit score if you want to put down 3.5% down payment. 95% of the lenders state you must have a 640 credit score and about […]

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March 14, 2023

Alternative Income mortgages are BACK.

It has been many years but alternative income loans are BACK. This loan is for a self-employed person who does not show all of their income on a tax return. If you are buying or refinancing a home and you are self employed this is the perfect mortgage for you. You can get this loan on your primary, second home […]

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March 17, 2019

Consolidate your bills with a Bill consolidation loan.

This allows you to consolidate your bills up to 80% LTV. Only need 20% equity in your house. This mortgage requires a minimum credit score of a 500. This mortgage will allow you to pay off your current mortgage if you have one and all of your other debts. You can payoff auto, motorcycle, boat, RV, student & personal loans. […]

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September 18, 2018

FHA Loans down to a 500 credit score with 10% down.

Almost all lenders require a 620 credit score to get an FHA mortgage. Most lenders use an automated system to get the customers loan approval (Total Score Card) which runs through DU (Desktop Underwriter) or LP (Loan Prospector). We can get you a mortgage with a 500 credit score if you have 10% to put down. If you have a […]

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November 1, 2015

New FHA changes, could affect you.

FHA has completely re written their new handbook called the 4000.1. The new FHA guidelines will affect everyone, which will make it harder to get an FHA loan in most situations. Here are some of the more important changes: Student Loans. Old Rule- FHA would allow the student loan payment to be excluded if the loan payments were deferred for […]

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October 29, 2014

3.5% down payment with a 580 credit score.

FHA allows you to buy a home with only 3.5% and a 580 credit score. Most lenders require 620-640 credit score, but there are lenders that will go down to a 580 credit score. When you have a 580 credit score you can buy a home with 46.9% (mortgage only payment) / 56.9% (All other debts including the mortgage payment) […]

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How do collections and charge-offs affect you getting approved for a FHA mortgage.

Sub Prime mortgages are making a comeback in Florida.

Conventional loan or FHA loan which is better for me?

VA home loans down to a 500 credit score and up to 65% debt to income ratios.

Mortgage company overlays helping or hurting home sales.

Alternative Income mortgages are BACK.

Consolidate your bills with a Bill consolidation loan.

FHA Loans down to a 500 credit score with 10% down.

New FHA changes, could affect you.

3.5% down payment with a 580 credit score.

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