FHA Loan for Homeowners
Take the Steps to Get Your Mortgage
Purchasing a home is one of life's major landmarks and for some, it is even a dream come true. At FHA.com we understand the magnitude of this decision and it is our goal to make your transition into home ownership unforgettable. Regardless of whether this is your first or your fifth home purchase we will do our best to ensure that getting you into your new home is a pleasant and memorable experience.
FIRST STEPS
When you begin to seriously consider purchasing a new home it is important that you follow some simple steps to make sure that the process runs smoothly.
The first thing you should do is an analysis of your debt to income ratio. This important step will let you know what type of home you can afford based on your monthly income and expenses.
The next important step in purchasing a new home is to get pre-approved for a home loan. The peace of mind that comes with knowing that your mortgage loan and credit report have been approved will allow you to shop for your new home with confidence. And when you find a home and are ready to make an offer the fact that you have already been pre-approved for your loan amount will give the seller confidence in you as a buyer.
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FHA Loan Articles and Mortgage News
April 13, 2021 - How are One-Time Close construction loans and FHA 203(k) Rehab loans similar? They both require the use of approved builders to do the work, and they both require a minimum down payment. But, the FHA One-Time Close mortgage does not come as a refinance loan option.
April 11, 2021 - FHA One-Time Close loans (as well as VA One-Time Close or the USDA equivalent) have some differences from existing construction mortgages. Some of these differences involve lender requirements while others are FHA loan program guidelines.
April 10, 2021 - How widespread is housing discrimination in America? In 2020 HUD took nearly eight thousand complaints of housing discrimination based on non-financial factors such as race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status, and disability.
April 9, 2021 - The debt-to-income ratio is an important calculation for all borrowers--the more income you have compared to outgoing payments every month the better. So how do borrowers with a lot of debt deal with this problem? Learn about what the FHA considers to be a debt.
April 8, 2021 - There are some general FHA loan rules you should know in the planning stages of your new loan--rules that can help you decide what to do about saving up for a down payment or how to deal with closing costs. Knowing these rules can help you get much closer to home loan approval.
