Wednesday, January 20, 2010

FHA Announces Policy Changes to Address Risk & Strengthen Finances

In summary this is going to cost homebuyers MORE money. While no "date" has been set, the press release said it would be late spring/early summer when these changes are expected to take place.

Some of these changes will include:

1. Lower credit scores will require more money down.

2. Up Front Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP) will increase by 1/2%. Changing from 1.75% to 2.25%.

3. Seller contributions will decrease from 6% to 3%.

If you have any questions about this or any other subject simply e-mail it to Questions@ZOOMLossMitigation.com.