Changes are Coming to FHA Loans Act Fast - Now is the Time to Buy a Home.
Posted by Mike Pannell on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 8:18:55 PM
By Mike Pannell / January 20, 2010
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Understanding FHA Guidelines & Changes Coming Down the Pipeline.
· Seller can pay up to 6% of sales price of reasonable buyer's closing cost PROVIDED that the buyer has at least their 3.5% into the loan. Per HUD, this will change to 3% seller contribution in the next few of months requiring the buyer to have more money to purchase.
· Loan amount can go up to $271,050 in Dallas/FW (sales price of $280880 with 3.5% down). We are still hearing rumblings of the down payment requirement to be changed to 5%- however, nothing has been put in writing yet of the down payment increase.
· Monthly MIP is .55 of loan; Upfront MIP is 1.75%. This will change in the next couple of months to 2.25% Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium. Again we are still hearing rumblings that the monthly MIP will also increase- however, nothing has been put in writing yet of the monthly MIP increase.
· Watch Flipping Guidelines! Remember as of 2/1 the 90 day flipping rule is lifted for one year with stipulations- This is a positive change. Ask us if further questions (or see last week's market update)
· NO Minimum FICO score is required (although the market dictates a min 620- some investors are requiring 640). There is a good possibility that 640 will become in the norm by mid year.
· Buyer CAN currently be in chapter 13 BANKRUPTCY*; Purchase 2 years after BK 7; and 3 years after a foreclosure.
· Owner Occupied Only
· FHA allows Non-Occupying co-signers (for income only)- ONLY loan that allows these (Market dictates ratio limits)
· FHA allows Federal Tax (IRS) Tax Liens
· Full Documentation (i.e., W2s, Tax Returns, Bank Statements, etc)
· There are 22 Ways in which a buyer can receive their funds to close including gifts and loans from blood relatives! Need a list of the 22 Ways? Let us know.
With 3.5% down payment still allowed, up to 6% seller contribution, Upfront MIP only 1.75%, low interest rates, good inventory, and $8000 and $6500 Tax Credit through contracts written by April 30 2010........NOW is the Time To Purchase.
· Seller can pay up to 6% of sales price of reasonable buyer's closing cost PROVIDED that the buyer has at least their 3.5% into the loan. Per HUD, this will change to 3% seller contribution in the next few of months requiring the buyer to have more money to purchase.
· Loan amount can go up to $271,050 in Dallas/FW (sales price of $280880 with 3.5% down). We are still hearing rumblings of the down payment requirement to be changed to 5%- however, nothing has been put in writing yet of the down payment increase.
· Monthly MIP is .55 of loan; Upfront MIP is 1.75%. This will change in the next couple of months to 2.25% Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium. Again we are still hearing rumblings that the monthly MIP will also increase- however, nothing has been put in writing yet of the monthly MIP increase.
· Watch Flipping Guidelines! Remember as of 2/1 the 90 day flipping rule is lifted for one year with stipulations- This is a positive change. Ask us if further questions (or see last week's market update)
· NO Minimum FICO score is required (although the market dictates a min 620- some investors are requiring 640). There is a good possibility that 640 will become in the norm by mid year.
· Buyer CAN currently be in chapter 13 BANKRUPTCY*; Purchase 2 years after BK 7; and 3 years after a foreclosure.
· Owner Occupied Only
· FHA allows Non-Occupying co-signers (for income only)- ONLY loan that allows these (Market dictates ratio limits)
· FHA allows Federal Tax (IRS) Tax Liens
· Full Documentation (i.e., W2s, Tax Returns, Bank Statements, etc)
· There are 22 Ways in which a buyer can receive their funds to close including gifts and loans from blood relatives! Need a list of the 22 Ways? Let us know.
With 3.5% down payment still allowed, up to 6% seller contribution, Upfront MIP only 1.75%, low interest rates, good inventory, and $8000 and $6500 Tax Credit through contracts written by April 30 2010........NOW is the Time To Purchase.
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