FHA Jumbo Loans
Borrowing the FHA Loan Maximum Amount
New FHA / HUD Guidelines will insure new increased loan amounts based on your county and state. That means you can take advantage of new maximum loan limits for FHA loans. Qualifying customers can now apply for an FHA Jumbo Loan up to the maximum allowed by FHA. You can apply for a home loan with 3.5% down under new FHA loan limits.
A sampling of FHA approved lenders show the following qualifying guidelines:
- Qualified borrowers pay for closing costs plus down payment covering the 3.5% statutory minimum.
- Standard FHA guidelines and regulations apply, yet many lenders do require a 580 FICO score.
- For greater loan amounts on purchases, minimum FICO scores increase to 600 on Purchase, Rate / Term refinances and to 640 on cash-out refinances.
- Maximum Debt to Income Ratio's are 43%.
- No down payment assistance on loan amounts over $417,000.
- No non traditional credit.
- Declining Markets: Two appraisals will be required when the loan amount, excluding upfront MIP, will exceed $417,000 and the LTV equal to or greater than 95%.
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FHA Loan Articles and Mortgage News
December 23, 2018 - The HUD official site has announced higher FHA home loan limits for 2019. The higher loan limits are attributed to what the agency describes as robust increases in median housing prices over the last year. Nationwide, the limit for average housing markets in 2019 is $314,827.
December 21, 2018 - There are two things to consider about holiday debt when you are considering your home loan refinance options. One is that for any FHA refinance loan that requires a credit check, your debt ratio will be an important factor in loan approval.
December 17, 2018 - The down payment on a home loan is one of the big expenses borrowers worry about in the planning stages of the mortgage process. What do borrowers need to know about down payments and FHA home loans?
December 13, 2018 - Borrowers who want to have a home built for them instead of buying an existing property should look into the FHA One-Time Close Construction Loan. Borrowers who want to remodel, repair, or renovate a home should consider buying and fixing a property with a rehab loan.
December 12, 2018 - Do you need a premium credit score to qualify for an FHA mortgage? Great credit scores are very helpful for those who want to buy a refinance a home, but with an FHA mortgage they are not necessarily a requirement for loan approval.
FHA.com Reviews
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