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 2017
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.
Down Payment Grants for FHA Loans
Paying the upfront costs of buying a new home can be challenging. To help overcome this hurdle, many local and state agencies offer down payment assistance in the form of grants or second mortgages.
Homebuyer 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 and Mortgage News
June 16, 2017 - Does it hurt a borrower’s chances when applying for an FHA mortgage loan if there’s a debt owed to the federal government? Can unpaid federal taxes become a barrier to an FHA mortgage loan? The FHA recognizes two types of circumstances–tax debt and non-tax debt.
June 15, 2017 - How long does the FHA require an applicant to be on the job before he or she is eligible to apply for a loan? There are sometimes misconceptions about these requirements on a basic level, and there are important questions that some may worry about going into the FHA loan application.
June 14, 2017 - If a borrower is permitted to purchase one home with an FHA mortgage loan, what's to stop the borrower from purchasing a second property? How many single house can an FHA borrower buy with an FHA loan?
June 12, 2017 - FHA loan rules in the FHA Handbook limit the contributions of an interested party, who may be the seller or any other person or party who wants to contribute to closing costs. These contributions are limited to a maximum of six percent of the sale price of the home.
June 8, 2017 - If you're applying for an FHA home loan, you aren't forced to apply and be responsible for the debt all by yourself. FHA rules allow a co-borrower or cosigner to apply alongside the borrower.
June 6, 2017 - There are no minimum or maximum income requirements for FHA home loans Rules do not say that it’s possible to earn too much to qualify for an FHA loan. Regarding minimums, regulations focus more on the borrower’s ability to afford the mortgage loan.
June 4, 2017 - One of the first things a borrower notices about the FHA new purchase home loan program--where the borrower is buying an existing home or having one built--is the FHA requirement of a minimum down payment.
May 30, 2017 - FHA seller concessions are limited to a total of six percent. When a seller contributes more, it results in a lowering of the sale price for purposes of calculating the FHA loan amount, dollar for dollar for all money contributed that exceeds the six percent limit.
May 29, 2017 - FHA loan rules have special requirements for home loan transactions that may be termed “identity of interest”. These transactions, which are sometimes allowed, are between parties with an existing business relationship or between family members.
May 22, 2017 - Some borrowers experience some confusion over the rules for FHA loans in cases where a homeowner wants to think about applying for an FHA mortgage to buy a second home. What are the FHA loan rules that apply in such circumstances?
