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The “Mortgage Meltdown” and resets on Adjustable Rate Mortgages have many homeowners searching for answers. With recent reforms and the “economics stimulus package” the FHA has come to the rescue!Most of the changes to FHA policy were designed to give aid to first-time home buyers and families in danger of default or foreclosure. But!...the reforms are also great news for the average borrower as more and more individuals wish to refinance to a safer, more stable loan. In fact most borrowers who can meet a few simple requirements will qualify for a more stable FHA refinance. The other good news is that it’s now much easier to qualify for an FHA loan than it is for a traditional mortgage from a typical non-FHA lender. It’s easier because the FHA guarantees your loan, which means that they guarantee the lender that if you go into default, or they are forced to foreclose on the property, most of the lenders investment will be protected. The word on FHA mortgage rates It gets better!! You may also get a much lower interest rate on your refinance if you go FHA. FHA loans can offer much better loan terms than traditional mortgages because once again, they are guaranteed by the federal government. Because of the guarantee, lenders feel more secure with the loan, and can offer lower long-term fixed interest rates. With an FHA mortgage refi many borrowers with non-standard credit are now able to:
FHA loan programs are not credit score driven, so you do not have to have perfect credit to refinance through the FHA. The FHA requires certain standards in order to offer you a loan guarantee, but the lender is still guaranteed their money in case of foreclosure, so they are more likely to fund the loan even if the borrower's credit is not ideal. FHA Loans are secure and stable for both the lender and borrower Where traditional lenders will help you get your mortgage, and then leave you on your own, the FHA stands behind it’s loans. In times like these your mortgage may be bought by or sold to other companies and you will never see or deal with the original lender again. The FHA stays with you for the life of your loan, and they can help you if you get in trouble. If for any reason you get to the point of default or foreclosure on your home, you should contact the FHA immediately. The FHA has programs that can help you retain ownership of your home in times of crisis. For the purchase of a new home with an FHA Loan: You can have no down payment or a very low down payment, and still get a mortgage with an FHA loan. Where most non-FHA lenders require a minimum down payment, that can be as much as 20% of the purchase price of the home, FHA loans only require 3%. When a down payment is required, it can be a gift to you. Many lenders don't allow gifted funds to be used for down payments on a mortgage loan, but the FHA does. Remember:
Now is the time to call us at 1-800-259-9334 and see if you qualify for these special programs.To find out what the limit for an FHA home mortgage loan is in your area, you will need to visit the HUD web site at https://entp.hud.gov/idapp/html/hicostlook.cfm Choose your State, County and “FHA Forward” from the drop downs then click the send button.
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