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
May 6, 2021 - Many Americans have needed foreclosure avoidance measures due to economic hardship brought on by the global pandemic. The FHA and HUD have announced many steps to help homeowners with FHA mortgages keep their home.
May 3, 2021 - FHA / VA / USDA One-Time Close construction loans are an important option to consider for those looking to build a new home in Florida. Florida home values have gone up 10.0% over the past year and Zillow predicts they will continue to rise within the next year.
May 1, 2021 - What kinds of problems make it tougher for your lender to approve your mortgage loan application? We all know that credit scores, loan repayment history, and the amount of debt you carry can affect your ability to get home loan approval.
April 29, 2021 - Before you fill out loan application paperwork, you’ll need a year or more to save up for the down payment and closing costs, work on your credit to lower your FICO score, and reduce the amount of your debt. But there are some other areas you will want to consider during this time.
April 27, 2021 - If you’re thinking about building your home from the ground up using a One-Time Close loan, your down payment depends on the type of mortgage you seek -- VA, FHA, USDA, conventional, etc. Down payments requirements can range from zero to 20% and is separate from closing costs.
