Should FHA home loans be more expensive?
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010Should FHA home loans be more expensive? The federal FHA mortgage insurer’s reserve fund has slipped below its mandated minimum. Now the FHA and some lawmakers want to raise the minimum requirements- FHA loan Advantages Include: Minimal Down Payment and Closing Costs. Down payment less than 3.5% of Sales Price Gift for down payment and closing costs allowed. No reserves or required. FHA regulated closing costs. Seller can credit up to 6% of sales price towards buyers costs. Easier Credit Qualifying Guidelines such as: Minimum FICO credit score of 540. FHA will allow a home purchase 2 years after a Bankruptcy. FHA will allow a home purchase 3 years after a Foreclosure. Easier Debt Ratio & Job Requirement Guidelines... Read more »