San Diego FHA Changes Effective October 4th, 2010

It is official. The bill HR 5981 has been passed and made into law. But what exactly does that mean to people in the process of LOOKING for a home? My hope is that these points will clarify any and all of your questions:

First the great news. If you are currently looking at an FHA [...]

FHA 203K for a Refinance??

Many homeowners’, however, also have some renovation needs they’d like to take care of as well. However, due to lower loan to value’s and declining property values they don’t think they have the room pull the cash out and go to work. Stand corrected homeowners! Intro the FHA 203K for refinance!

The FHA 203k Loan Overview – Texas

The 203k Renovation Loan in Texas is a great way to purchase a new home in need of repairs or renovate your current home. Think of it as a one-time-close construction loan but with more relaxed standards because it’s insured by FHA. below are some of the highlights and some useful information but to discuss your unique situation or to apply please give me a call today.

FHA 203k Rehab Loan – Texas

The FHA 203k Rehab loan in Texas is a wonderful program for buyers who don’t have the 20% down payment required for a conventional construction loan

FHA 203k Rehab and Renovation Loan – Texas

The FHA 203k loan allows you to purchase one of these properties and roll the cost of the repairs into the loan. The loan allows you to use the “after improved value” so the construction money can be rolled in the loan then draws are made for the improvements with the end being one loan with a great low FHA rate!

Buying a Home in Texas in Need of Repairs – FHA 203k Loan

The 203(k)loan was designed to render aid and help get these homes sold. The borrower can get just one mortgage loan, at a long-term fixed rate, to finance both the purchase and the rehabilitation of the property. To provide funds for the rehabilitation, the mortgage amount is based on the projected value of the property with the work completed, taking into account the cost of the work.

San Diego, Not All FHA Rehab Loans are Created Equal

As the first time home buyer and move up buyer credit gets closer to expiration it is quite apparent that there will be more activity of shoppers in a frenzy to make offers on the existing inventory. Another catalyst to create the “perfect storm” for some home buyers is the speculation that interest rates will [...]

FHA UFMIP Increase Coming – Buy Eugene/Springfield Now!

FHA’s Up Front Mortgage Insurance Premium (UFMIP) for purchases and refinances in the Eugene/Springfield Oregon area will increase the current 1.75% to 2.25% on case numbers assigned after April 5. On a $200,000 loan FHA Mortgage Loan in Lane County, this is an additional $1,000 cost. Beating this deadline on a purchase will also qualify you for the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit if eligible.

Portland Properties Available at Half Price for Good Neighbor Next Door

An excellent path to a super deal on a home in Portland is the FHA Good Neighbor Next Door (GNND) purchase program for law enforcement, teachers and emergency personnel. The GNND program allows these buyers to get a home at half price if they live in it for at least three years as their principal residence. Right now there are four such properties on the website in Portland, including this one:

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