What if I Have Credit Problems?
FHA Common Question #2
The FHA recommends a Consumer Credit Counseling program for anyone who fears being denied a loan as a credit risk. You should, as a rule, be in a satisfactory payment situation for at least one year before applying for any FHA loan program. Your credit counselor can address issues such as income-to-debt ratio, how to maintain satisfactory payments for the required time and challenging unfair or erroneous entries on your credit report. It is very important to approach any FHA loan with an improved credit rating if you have had trouble in the past.
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FHA Loan Articles and Mortgage News
February 3, 2019 - Should a borrower applying for a first-time home loan consider an FHA adjustable rate mortgage loan? Is it possible to save money with a new home loan that doesn’t have a fixed interest rate? FHA home loans are great choices for first-time home buyers, but the options may seem confusing at first.
February 2, 2019 - Why should a first-time home buyer get pre-qualified for an FHA mortgage? There are a variety of reasons to consider, but one of the most important is being able to see how much home you can afford and how much loan a lender is willing to offer you based on your credit score and history.
February 1, 2019 - A short sale may be used by home owners as a method to avoid foreclosure. Regardless of the motivation for the short sale, under certain circumstances there is a mandatory three-year FHA-required waiting period.
January 31, 2019 - An important thing to know about applying for an FHA mortgage in the new year is that FHA loan limits are higher in 2019, giving people the ability to borrow more to buy a home. And you don't have to stay with your current lender when you are doing an FHA-to-FHA refi loan.
January 30, 2019 - Looking for a first home but worried about your credit scores? FHA loans feature lower credit requirements but it’s easy to forget that FICO scores are not the only criteria used to judge your ability to afford a first home loan.
FHA.com Reviews
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