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% on the back end.
- No down payment assistance on loan amounts over $484,350.
- No non traditional credit.
- Declining Markets: Two appraisals will be required when the loan amount, excluding upfront MIP, will exceed $484,350 and the LTV equal to or greater than 95%.
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FHA Loan Articles and Mortgage News
January 26, 2020 - What do you need to successfully fill out and submit an FHA loan application? Buying a home is more efficient when you get pre-approved for the loan. Pre-approval is not the same as loan approval and you will need to discuss that nuance with your loan officer before house hunting.
January 22, 2020 - The FHA single family home loan handbook, HUD 4000.1 includes guidelines for FHA 203(k) loans. Borrowers should know the loan rules for this type of mortgage includes a list of projects and improvements allowed under the 203(k) rehab loan.
January 18, 2020 - FHA loans permit cosigners, co-borrowers, even non-occupying co-borrowers. The rules for cosigning, co-borrowing, etc. are found in HUD 4000.1, the FHA Lender’s Handbook, but there may also be additional standards imposed by the lender.
January 15, 2020 - Some borrowers are, and some are not--much depends on the nature of your mortgage transaction. UFMIP is always required on FHA loan transactions and must be paid either in cash at closing time or must be financed into the loan amount.
January 13, 2020 - A One-Time Close loan can help you build a home without the requirements some other construction loans have -- two applications, two loans, and two closing dates. These construction loans are for first-time home buyers AND experienced home owners alike.
