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 existing 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.
FHA Loan Requirements
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FHA Loan Articles and Mortgage News
June 22, 2021 - If you don’t know the contents of your credit report, you aren’t ready to apply for a mortgage loan, an auto loan, or even a personal line of credit. Your lender will review not only your FICO score, but your credit activity for at least the last 12 months leading up to your loan application.
June 19, 2021 - If you are considering an FHA mortgage but need down payment help, there are programs offered by state and local agencies that may be able to help. Not all of them meet FHA loan guidelines--you’ll need to make sure that the program you choose meets the sourcing requirements for the money.
June 18, 2021 - When exploring home loan options, some borrowers want a loan that has the lowest upfront costs possible. This makes sense if money is tight, or when a borrower has goals for their money and a down payment would hurt those plans.
June 15, 2021 - The Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced changes to its policies that govern consideration for those who seek FHA home loans while in the United States under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
June 14, 2021 - Did you know that as a first-time home buyer you have the option to purchase a condo unit with an FHA mortgage? There are also options for first-time borrowers to apply for FHA rehab loans for renovations and even an FHA home loan that allows you to build instead of buying.
