When you’re in the market for a new home or considering refinancing your current mortgage, an FHA loan could be a smart option to explore. FHA loans are known for their relative ease of qualification and consumer protections, which is particularly beneficial for potential home buyers with less-than-perfect credit histories or those needing a refinance loan. In this article, we’ll walk you through the key FHA loan requirements, leveraging information from the Congressional Research Service and an FHA Reference Guide to give you a well-rounded understanding.
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FHA loans are a great way to purchase a new condo with a small down payment, or refinance a condo will a small amount of equity. FHA approved condos contain a few key characteristics that make FHA condo loans unique from other mortgage programs. Read More
The mortgage down payment is a barrier faced by first-time home buyers for generations. Even if you have steady employment and good credit scores, a large down payment can be much harder to achieve. Read More
The Debt-to-Income Ratio, also known as “DTI Ratio”, are simply a couple of percentage representing applicant debt compared to their total income. Lenders use mortgage debt-to-income ratio percentages to evaluate a borrowers ability to repay them as agreed. Maximum debt-to-income ratios may vary based upon the mortgage program and the lender. Read More
FHA mortgage insurance rates have just been reduced in an unexpected move that offers the housing market a much needed boost. This .5% across the board MIP reduction will help more home shoppers become homeowners in 2015 and also reduce costs for thousands of borrowers looking to refinance. Read More
