FHA Loans for Home Owners
Whether you're a first time homebuyer, moving to a new home, or want to refinance your existing conventional or FHA mortgage, the FHA loan program will let you purchase a home with a low down payment and flexible guidelines.
FHA Limits for 2016
FHA loan limits were established to define how much you can borrow for a HUD-backed mortgage. Each state has different limits, so be sure to look up your state to understand what is available for your FHA home loan.
Mortgage Terminology
If you’re getting ready to shop around for mortgage options, it’s a good idea to brush up on some of the technical terms in our Mortgage Glossary. You’re going to be hearing a lot of them!
FHA Loan Articles
What does a borrower needs to know when preparing to apply for an FHA mortgage? There is a list of items to pay attention to that does include FICO scores; you may find that lenders are looking for FICO scores averaging between 620 and 640.
Can an FHA loan applicant use current overtime income or bonus payments to help qualify for a mortgage? Do these payments count towards overall monthly or annual income? This can be a tricky question to answer because not all overtime or bonus payments are alike.
Many borrowers want to know if the income coming from 401K accounts can be used as part of the debt to income calculation. What does the FHA loan rule book say about using a 401K to qualify? Are there cases where 401K income can be used in eligibility calculations?
In August 2016, the FHA issued a press statement announcing amended policies for the FHA 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance Program. The policies were specifically changed regarding the 203(k) Consultant Draw Inspection Fee.
Many people refer to government foreclosure avoidance programs as Obama mortgages, but the Making Home Affordable program is basically the original Obama mortgage. It includes a variety of options for those who need help to better afford their monthly house payments.
The government program sometimes known as the Obama Mortgage is called Making Home Affordable. When going to the Making Home Affordable official site, you will find a variety of options designed to help depending on your circumstances.
Some borrowers need Obama mortgage help from the Making Home Affordable (MHA) program because they have fallen behind on their mortgage payments and don’t know what their options might be.
FHA loan rules require your loan officer to verify your income as part of your FHA loan application. Not all income can qualify to be used towards the calculation of the borrower’s debt-to-income ratio, only that which the lender can determine is reliable.
Not all borrowers come to the FHA loan or refinance loan process with the same types of credit history, FICO scores, or other financial qualifications. Some come with past financial judgments, some come with a bankruptcy or foreclosure in the past, and still others may be applying for an FHA mortgage with a tax lien on their credit record.
The FHA’s version of the reverse mortgage, known as the FHA Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM), is available to qualified borrowers who meet the FHA’s age requirements, occupancy requirements, and more. Reverse mortgages can be a bit more complex than a typical refinance loan.
