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
November 30, 2020 - From the simple act of reviewing your credit scores all the way to getting an appointment with a local housing counselor to discuss how to properly get ready for your mortgage application, there are a variety of options to help you prepare for your loan.
November 27, 2020 - Up front costs are a typical part of doing business with an FHA mortgage. Anticipating your closing costs and down payment are an important part of the planning stages of your new loan. Do you know what you can avoid paying yourself up front?
November 25, 2020 - The most important thing to do as you consider how to approach a refi loan is determine what your goals for the new loan might be. Cash out at closing time is a motivator for some, a lower interest rate or mortgage payment is another.
November 23, 2020 - Getting prequalified is an initial step toward the loan. You are not committing to the mortgage yet, just exploring your options. You’ll want to have the general information about your income, the amount of debt you carry, your credit scores, and other details.
November 22, 2020 - FHA loan rules include instruction to your loan officer about how to process your employment information and also includes guidelines about how much time in the job market is required in order for you to be seriously considered as a home loan applicant.
