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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

How do I see what I qualify for with Gulf American Mortgage?
There are 3 simple ways to contact us: You can APPLY ONLINE, a process which only takes 5 minutes; you can EMAIL US and we will contact you at your convenience; or you can call our office toll free at 877-GULF-LOAN.

Am I required to pay all of my closing costs out of pocket?
Usually the appraisal is the only out of pocket expense. All other closing costs are typically included in the payments we quote.

How much does it cost to apply?
NOTHING. Gulf American has no application, so it costs nothing to apply.

Is it difficult to get a loan if I have credit problems?
With over 200 Programs, we can help just about anyone with their mortgage transaction. Whether you are looking to Purchase a New Home, Refinance and Existing Home, or need Cash for just about any reason, we can help. We look for reasons to APPROVE each and every loan, not reasons to turn you down.

How long does the mortgage process take?
The typical refinance, debt consolidation or home equity loan takes 7-10 business days. The average purchase loan can take from 2-4 weeks, depending upon you and the sellers timeline.

What is the process of getting a mortgage loan?
The first step is to APPLY ONLINE or contact us at 877-GULF-LOAN. After we receive your application or phone call, we will be in touch to discuss all the options that are available to you, and help you in deciding the best mortgage for you and your family. Our next step is to meet with you either at your home or in our office. During this meeting we complete the full application, provide you a Good Faith Estimate and other disclosures, and collect some documentation from you such as W-2’s and paystubs to verify what you told us on the application. From this point, we will order an appraisal and title search on your property. This takes 3-5 days. Once we receive both the appraisal and title search, and it confirms the information on your application, we submit your loan to our underwriters for final approval. Underwriting normally takes 48-72 hours. Once we receive the final approval, we will immediately contact you to schedule a closing at a place that is convenient for you.

Do you offer pre-approvals to your customers?
Sure we do. This is especially important on a purchase transaction to provide the seller confirmation that you qualify to buy their home.

How long does it take to get a pre-approval?
In nearly all instances, we can have an approval for you in the same day you apply. In some cases, we can have it to you within hours of application.

Will I be working with several people or just one person throughout the process?
To better serve our customers, we work in teams of two. This way we are always available to our customers. While one member of the team is out meeting with you to review programs, the other member is getting the necessary paper work and required documentation together, and working with the underwriters to make sure your loan is approved in a timely manner. All of our Mortgage Professionals have over 5 years experience, so you will be in the best of hands at all times.

I’m looking to buy a home; how much can I afford?
The old standard is your payment should be no more than 28% of your monthly gross income. But, each situation is different. APPLY ONLINE and let us put together a pre-approval that will not only tell you what you qualify for, but will make the home shopping process that much easier.

I have really bad credit, is there anything you can do for me?
Normally bad credit is the result of a bad situation. We will listen to your needs, and then formulate a plan to correct the situation. Sometimes it’s a loan to consolidate debts, or lower your monthly outgo. Sometimes it’s free advice on how to better position you to qualify for a loan in the future. The first step is to APPLY ONLINE and to let us begin working for you today.

I have really good credit, why should I choose you over the local banks?
At GAM, we are mortgage professionals and making mortgages is our only business. Furthermore, we offer wholesale interest rates which can be from a quarter to one percent lower than what the banks are offering today. Finally, we have over 200 products to fit your exact needs, not just a few cookie cutter programs. If you need a checking or savings account, go to your bank, but if your looking for the best mortgage, choose the mortgage professionals at Gulf American Mortgage.

I can’t find the information I am looking for on this website. How can I get additional questions answered?
One of the unique things we at Gulf American Mortgage offer is FREE FINANCIAL ADVICE. If you have any type of question related to mortgages, home or personal finances feel free to contact us either by phone at 877-GULF-LOAN or EMAIL US. There is never a charge to speak with us and obtain advice. We are interested in building clients for life.

Gulf American Mortgage, Inc.
7359 Heritage Palms Estates Dr.
Fort Myers, FL 33966

Local: 239-931-6060
Toll-Free: 877-GULF-LOAN
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