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 2018
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!
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FHA Loan Articles and Mortgage News
May 11, 2018 - For those who want to rehab an existing home rather than having one built from scratch, the FHA 203(k) rehab loan is an important option. This FHA mortgage, which is also available as a refinance loan, allows the borrower to make renovations and improvements to the property.
May 8, 2018 - The Department of Veterans Affairs, The USDA, and the Federal Housing Administration all offer a version of this with aspects that may be unique to each one; for example, VA One-Time Close construction loans feature no VA-required down payment (like other VA home loans) for qualified borrowers.
May 6, 2018 - Conventional mortgages require private mortgage insurance (PMI) unless the borrower makes a lender-prescribed down payment that eliminates the need. FHA mortgage loans are different. They don’t require PMI, but they do require an Up Front Mortgage Insurance Premium and a mortgage insurance premium (MIP) instead.
May 3, 2018 - It's important to know that FHA loan rules are not the only ones that may affect the outcome of an FHA appraisal. State law, building code, and other regulations may also apply. You should expect your transaction to be affected by more than one set of guidelines.
May 1, 2018 - There are FHA One-Time Close construction loans, but also USDA and VA One-Time Close construction loans. When you choose the FHA version of the OTC, there are some important differences you should know.
April 28, 2018 - When you examine your FHA construction loan options, choosing between a One-Time Close construction loan and other construction loan options with two loans and two closing dates are only part of your decision-making process.
April 26, 2018 - Did you know that the VA offers a One-Time Close construction loan similar to the FHA One-Time Close loan? The VA version of the One Time Close loan allows qualified borrowers to finance both the construction and the permanent mortgage at the same time.
April 24, 2018 - Why does your chosen lender make a big difference when it comes to how your FHA One Time Close construction loan or any other type of mortgage product make such a difference? Can’t you apply at any participating FHA lender to get what you need?
April 22, 2018 - One of the main issues with construction loans with two closing dates is that there is no guarantee that the borrower will qualify for the second loan. Borrowers who do not use FHA One-Time Close loans must be careful with credit and related financial issues.
April 20, 2018 - FHA appraisals are not inspections and should never be considered as such. Just because your home “passes” the FHA appraisal you should never assume the home is defect-free. The appraisal is not designed to catch any and all defective conditions in the home.
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