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Today’s FHA Loan

Today’s FHA Loan. This is Not Your Father’s FHA!. FHA Lending is Exploding. Now represents >30% of loans being written Geared for: First time buyers Borrowers with little to no money Buyers with less than perfect credit Non-occupant co-borrowers. Hot Features of FHA.

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Today’s FHA Loan

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  1. Today’s FHA Loan This is Not Your Father’s FHA!

  2. FHA Lending is Exploding • Now represents >30% of loans being written • Geared for: • First time buyers • Borrowers with little to no money • Buyers with less than perfect credit • Non-occupant co-borrowers

  3. Hot Features of FHA • 3.500% down payment • 6% seller concessions • All funds can be gifted • No reserve requirements • No income limits • Very competitive interest rates

  4. FHA Highlights • Limited to owner-occupied property • Available for 1-4 unit properties • High LTV available for OO 4 unit • Low credit score requirements • Flexible down payment sources allowed

  5. FHA Highlights (cont.) • Manual underwriting common/allowed • Good documentation is the key • Borrowers in active Ch. 13 can buy • Manufactured housing allowed

  6. FHA Overview • Borrower must have 3.500% down payment (can come from a gift) • Pre-paids do NOT count toward 3.500% • Seller can pay up to 6% in cc/pp • Seller paid costs should always be applied to pre-paids first, then closing costs

  7. FHA Overview (cont.) • 1-4 unit purchases allowed • LTVs as high as 96.5% • 2-4 unit properties must be self sufficient • Gifts and grants are allowed toward down payment • Grants CANNOT be seller funded

  8. FHA Credit • Low credit score requirements! • Last 12 months should show no late pmts. • Judgments typically must be paid • Collections not required to be paid • It’s Underwriter’s call • Letter of explanation should be in the file for all bad credit • Non-traditional credit allowed

  9. FHA Property • Safety –Is the property safe? • Sound –Is the property sound? • Secure –Does the value support the loan? • The days of the VC sheet are gone! • FHA appraisals resemble conventional • Roofs and lead-based paint still an issue • Mfg. homes that have been moved are not eligible

  10. Property Flippers Beware! • Current owner must be on title • Some lenders may require two appraisals • All sales must be arms-length

  11. FHA Loan Limits • Limits vary by county • Our county limit is: $ • Loan limit is before UFMIP is included • Higher loan limits for 2-4 unit properties

  12. Benefits to Using FHAwith Your Buyers • Increases number of potential buyers • Increases traffic • Usually maintains sale/list price • Reduces time of home on market • Reduced cash requirement from buyer • One of few remaining low cost loans • Competitive interest rates • No pre-payment penalty • Low monthly MI

  13. Discussion Time

  14. Partnerships are Critical • Not the time to refer 3 lenders! • You need one “go-to” lender • Wide array of lending products • Underwriting expertise • Credit specialist • Local and accountable

  15. Contact Screen

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