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FHA vs. other loans
This entry was posted on 9/19/2007 9:46 PM and is filed under Products.
Which loan is right for you how do you know whether FHA or conventional Fannie or Freddie is the best for you. Where here is a quick guide to help you make your decision.
FHA max loan amount will depend on your area and currently in a few areas the max they will lend is $362,000 however should Congress and the current administration pass legislation FHA might be able to lend up to two times that loan limit.
FHA will carry mortgage insurance on all transaction except for 15 year loans where your loan amount is less than 89.99% of your homes value.
FHA closing costs are about the same as conventional financing the only difference is you end up paying up front mortgage insurance on FHA equal to 1.5% of the total loan amount.
FHA will allow you to borrower depending on your credit profile up to 95% of your homes value for cash out. Conventional Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will cap you at 90%. Other companies that portfolio their loans can go up to 100%.
FHA appraisals are not as difficult as they used to be so chances are same rules apply for all loan types.
If your total loan amount is less than 80% and you qualify for a loan other than FHA that sells to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac take this loan as you will not have to pay mortgage insurance.
Rates really are not any different for FHA vs other conventional financing.
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