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
November 14, 2019 - Having a collection on your record is not necessarily a barrier to loan approval, but if you are planning on purchasing real estate, or want to hire a broker or realtor to help you, make sure you understand what these rules mean and how you can take steps minimize delays.
November 11, 2019 - If you want to build on your own land using an FHA One-Time Close construction loan, there are some FHA appraisal requirements the property must meet in order to pass the final walk-thru or compliance inspection.
November 9, 2019 - FHA home loans have a delinquency rate that is higher than conventional mortgages. A CNCBC report says the rate is as much as six percent higher. Housing counseling could help prevent some of those delinquencies.
November 7, 2019 - There are many consumer watchdog organizations helping people learn more about how credit works and what it takes to get a better FICO score so you can get more competitive interest rates and down payment requirements from a lender.
November 3, 2019 - The idea of planning for ten years or so to buy a home is actually a fairly sound one if you consider having to save up for the down payment, closing costs, moving expenses, and new appliances where needed.
