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F H A  LOANS

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What is FHA? FHA loans are loans that are insured by HUD.
How do I get started? Find a mortgage specialist who can handle FHA loans.
What are the occupant requirements? Owner occupied properties only.
Are co-signers allowed? Yes, non-occupant co-signors are allowed. Maximum financing is only allowed if co-borrowers are related by blood. If the co-borrowers are not related by blood then the LTV (loan to value) is capped at 75%. Co-signors are not allowed on properties with more than one unit.
What is MIP? It is the Mortgage Insurance Premium that HUD charges to do a FHA loan. The premium is 1.50% of the base loan amount for 30 year loans and 1.25% of the base loan amount for 15 year loans. The MIP may be financed or paid for by the buyer or seller. There is no MIP charged on condominiums. There is no MIP with 20% down payment.
Is secondary financing allowed? Yes. HUD approved secondary financing is allowed to be used to cover the down payment and closing costs. Access 2000.
Can you have more than one FHA loan? May be. An individual can have more than one FHA loan when one of the following three conditions are met: 1. Relocating and new job is not within commuting distance of existing home. 2. Borrower can document that they have outgrown existing home and larger one is needed. 3. Borrower is a non-occupant co-borrower.
What level of income is needed to qualify? There are no minimum income requirements or income limitation about HUD wants to see no more than 29% of gross monthly used for mortgage payment and no more than 41% used to service all monthly debt. If property is built after 4/94 ratios increase to 31/43% due to energy efficiency of home.
Are reserves required? Not on one or two unit properties, however three (3) months PITI is required for 3-4 units. (over 4 units must go commercial)
Are gifts allowed for the down payment? Yes, gifts are allowed for the down payment if 1. the donor is a relative, or 2. Non profit organization, Hart or Nehemiah
What type of credit is required? In general 12 months of clean credit is required. If a Chapter 7 bankruptcy was filed two years must have passed since its discharge date. If a Chapter 13 bankruptcy has been filed 1 year must have passed since the filing date and approval from the bankruptcy trustee must be obtained. If there was a foreclosure, 2 years must have passed since the foreclosure date.
Can the seller give a buyer any type of repair allowance through escrow? No, however the seller can contribute up to 6% to the buyer to cover his/her closing costs. Seller can pay the following items that the buyer can not pay:  1. Tax service, 2. Flood Certification, 3. Regulatory Compliance Fee, 4. Doc Preparation/Underwriting. The appraisal is negotiable, it can be paid by either buyer or seller.
What is the maximum loan amount for a single family residence through FHA? It differs from state to state, but is approximately $155,000.  To get the exact amount for the state you live in please choose a lender or real estate agent who will be able to answer that for you.
How should I get started? Find a FHA Lender or real estate agent who knows FHA procedures

 

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