Do FHA Lending Limits Ever Change?
FHA Common Question #9
There has been a steady increase in the amount of FHA insured home loan money available to borrowers approved for loans on single-family home mortgages. This increase in availability means more borrowing power for those applying for FHA home loans, and lets more people than ever have the chance to own a home.
With only a 3.5% down payment and a higher single-family home mortgage limit, now may be the best time for you to apply for an FHA home loan. Take a good look at your finances before you proceed; your monthly housing costs should not take up more than 31% of your gross monthly income.
Some people make the mistake of calculating their housing budget using net income, which won't help you when it comes time to apply for an FHA loan.
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FHA Loan Articles and Mortgage News
August 1, 2017 - Some of your FHA loan closing costs may be financed, and some may - after being negotiated between buyer and seller - be paid by the seller within the boundaries of the FHA loan program's rules. The borrower can also pay some closing costs out of pocket.
July 22, 2017 - FHA Streamline loans can help homeowners lower monthly mortgage payments and interest rates. But what do you need to qualify for an FHA Streamline loan? To begin, you need an existing FHA mortgage to refinance.
July 19, 2017 - The 203(K) Rehab loan is the FHA's primary program for the rehabilitation and repair of single family properties. As such, it is an important tool for community and neighborhood revitalization and for expanding homeownership opportunities.
July 15, 2017 - The FHA 203(b) loan insurance program is for people who want a single-family. For these FHA guaranteed loans, lenders offer loan terms at 15 or 30 years. The FHA does not set interest rates for these loans, instead they are negotiated between the borrower and lender.
July 12, 2017 - FHA loan rules for the single-family loan program are designed for owner-occupiers, but depending on circumstances a borrower may be approved by a participating lender to buy another home--usually in response to a pragmatic need like a larger family or job requirements.
