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Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Home Loan

 An FHA home loan is a mortgage insured by the Federal Housing Administration that can be a great option for buyers who wish to put down less than 20%. FHA loans also have less stringent guidelines than some other loan products for income and debt requirements, which makes it a popular mortgage for first-time homebuyers.

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FHA Purchase Loan
FHA Streamline Refinance
FHA Cash-Out Refinance
Overview
An FHA loan can be easier to qualify for than some conventional mortgage programs, making it a great option for many first-time homebuyers. The flexibility of having lower down payment requirements, tolerance for a wider range of credit histories and the potential for easier future refinancing makes FHA loans a better match for buyers that may not have the right financial profile for other types of home loans.
The FHA Streamline Refinance is a special mortgage product reserved for borrowers with existing FHA loans.* The program allows homeowners to bypass many of the traditional underwriting requirements. This means far less documentation will be required, and you don’t have to get another appraisal (simplicity meets affordability).
The FHA’s Cash-Out Refinance Loan is for homeowners who want to take cash out of their home equity to pay off debt, fund school tuition, make home improvements or any number of purposes. As home values continue to rise across the country and interest rates remain incredibly low, now may be a great time to consider an FHA Cash-Out Refinance.
Benefits
Down payment options as low as 0%
Allows a broader range of income, debt, and credit history than conventional mortgages
Access to streamlined refinance programs
Options to lower your payment without extending the length of your loan
Reduced income and credit documentation
No appraisal
Low or no-cost options available
* By refinancing your existing loan, your total finance charges may be higher over the life of the loan.
Pay off higher interest rate debt, such as credit cards
Make value-adding improvements to your home
The Cash-Out Refinance Loan can also be used to refinance a non-FHA loan into an FHA loan
Borrow up to 80% of the value of your home*
* Loan limits are established by the FHA and can vary by county.

Who Is Eligible for an FHA Loan?

 

Borrowers who are interested in an FHA Purchase Loan must be able to make a down-payment of at least 3.5% (which can be a gift), must live in the property they are purchasing and have a debt-to-income ratio no higher than 50-55% (depending on their credit history). In addition, FHA borrowers generally need to have good credit, although borrowers who have blemishes earlier in their credit history may also be eligible if they have demonstrated financial responsibility in recent years.

 

Why Choose South Main as Your FHA Mortgage Broker?

 

Our dedicated team has proudly earned a reputation for focusing on the unique needs of every homebuyer they work with and are at the core of our national leadership in the mortgage industry.

Whether customers are first-time homebuyers interested in an FHA mortgage or are looking to refinance their existing FHA loan, our specialists are equipped to help borrowers through each and every step of the FHA mortgage process.

We are dedicated to fulfilling the dream of homeownership for everyone interested in taking the next step on a new property. We’re working every day to improve the customer experience, and we’re thrilled to offer competitive rates on a wide range of products. 

 

Understanding FHA Mortgage Insurance

 

One tradeoff to consider in choosing an FHA home loan is the requirement to pay mortgage insurance. There are two components of FHA’s mortgage insurance: a one-time upfront mortgage insurance premium (UFMIP) paid at closing, and a monthly mortgage insurance payment.

For example, a borrower applying for a $200,000 30-year fixed FHA loan will generally have to pay a $3,500 upfront insurance fee, which equates to 1.75% of the loan amount. Additionally, FHA borrowers will also pay an annual premium as part of their monthly mortgage payment. The upfront and monthly mortgage insurance amounts vary depending on the terms of the loan. In many cases lenders can roll the costs of UFMIP into the loan. This can help borrowers reduce their out-of-pocket costs at the close of the loan.

If an FHA homeowner chooses to refinance into a conventional mortgage down the road, he or she may be eligible to eliminate the monthly mortgage insurance requirement entirely.