FHA Single Family Mortgage Insurance
Starting Monday July 14, 2008, for the first time EVER, credit scores will determine loan terms on an FHA Loan
Details are
- Borrowers with no score or at least 500 may get an LTV >90%; see matrix below.
- Borrowers with a score under 500 get a maximum LTV of 90%.
- Borrowers without scores will require manual underwriting.
- Depending on score, Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premiums will range from 1.25% to 2.25%.
- Depending on score, Monthly Mortgage Insurance will range from .50% to .55%.
- The premium is based on the borrower with the lowest score.
- If one of the borrowers has no score, then the Non-Traditional credit grade is used.
- Credit rescoring is allowed to improve a borrower's credit grade.
- All FHA Secure refinances >95% LTV with delinquencies have a 2.25% UFMIP and .55% MMI.
- These changes apply to purchases, cash-out refinances, rate & term refinances, and non-delinquent FHA Secure refinances.
UPFRONT AND ANNUAL MORTGAGE INSURANCE PREMIUM RATES Effective July 14, 2008 for Loan Terms Greater than 15 Years
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