FHA Requirements
Closing Costs and Allowable Charges
While FHA requirements define which closing costs are allowable as charges to the borrower, the specific costs and amounts that are deemed reasonable and customary are determined by each local FHA office. All other costs are generally not allowed and are usually paid by the seller when buying a new home, or paid by the lender when refinancing your exising FHA loan.
- Lender's origination fee
- Deposit verification fees
- Attorney's fees
- The appraisal fee and any inspection fees
- Lender's origination fee
- Cost of title insurance and title examination
- Document preparation (by a third party)
- Property survey
- Credit reports (actual costs)
- Transfer stamps, recording fees, and taxes
- Test and certification fees
- Home inspection fees up to $200
Allowed in an FHA refinance loan are wire transfer fees, courier fees, reconveyance fees, and fees to payoff bills.
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FHA Loan Articles and Mortgage News
May 21, 2019 - If you're applying for an FHA home loan, you aren't forced to apply and be responsible for the debt all by yourself. FHA rules allow a co-borrower or cosigner to apply alongside the borrower.
May 20, 2019 - In a tough economy borrowers worry about bankruptcy, foreclosure, and the effects such issues can have on the ability to borrow. So, what is the required waiting period for new FHA home loans after filing bankruptcy or foreclosure?
May 18, 2019 - If you are contemplating having a home built from the ground up for you using an FHA One-Time Close construction loan, or a USDA equivalent or even a VA One-Time Close construction loan, there are many things to consider in the planning and design stages.
May 17, 2019 - Do you need answers about pressing home loan questions such as how much your estimated down payment will be, how much you could pay on a monthly mortgage, and how much your seller is allowed to contribute toward your closing costs?
May 15, 2019 - There is a major home buying mistake you should never, ever make when considering the purchase of a piece of real estate. When you make an offer on a home and are serious about purchasing that particular piece of property, an appraisal is required. Don't skip it.
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