FHA Employment Requirements 2023 FHA guidelines require borrowers to have a two-year work history, however, there are exceptions to the rule which would permit the purchase of a home without the two-year FHA employment requirement requirements. If you are looking for an FHA loan pre-approval, then start by completing the loan scenario form and we …

FHA Loan for Self Employed An FHA loan for self-employed individuals is obtainable if you are able to meet the minimum qualifying criteria for self-employed income documentation and length of self-employment. FHA loans offer many benefits including the low-down payment and credit score requirements. However, self-employed individuals often cannot qualify using the net income on …

FHA Cash Out Refinance  An FHA cash out refinance allows home owners to refinance their existing mortgage while cashing out additional equity for home improvements, debt consolidation, investments and more. FHA guidelines permit a maximum loan to value ratio of 80% for cash out refinances. What is an FHA Cash Out Refinance? An FHA cash …

FHA Increases Loan Limits for 2020 The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced increases to their loan limits for the majority of the United States to $331,760 in 2020. The decision was due to another increase in median home price sales during 2019. The increase in FHA loan limits for 2020 is almost $17,000 higher than …

FHA Seller Concessions FHA guidelines allow for FHA seller concessions up to a maximum of 6% of the sales price of the home. The seller concessions can be used towards all closing costs, lender fees, points, appraisals and any other expenses except for the down payment. What is a Seller Concession? A seller concession is …

FHA Loan Advantages and Disadvantages FHA loans are a great option for many home buyers. FHA loan advantages and disadvantages are clearly outlined below and may vary slightly depending upon the situation for each home buyer. The advantages of an FHA loan are numerous which is why they are extremely popular and account for over …

FHA First Time Home Buyer Loan Options FHA loans are extremely popular for first time home buyers due to the low down payment and flexible credit score requirements. Over 25% of new mortgages today are FHA loans and virtually every lender offers FHA loans. FHA first time home buyer loans are easy to qualify for …

FHA debt to income ratio The debt to income ratio is the most important factor used by lenders to determine a comfortable mortgage payment and loan amount that a borrower can be approved for.   The standard FHA guidelines allow for a DTI of 43%, however much higher ratios of up to 56.9% are allowed with …

FHA vs VA Loan Two of the best and most popular government loans available consumer today are the FHA and VA loan programs. Combined, they account for at least 30% of all residential mortgages originated each year in the United States. When comparing an FHA vs VA loan, you will find they both have unique …

FHA Termite Inspection Requirements and Guidelines Termites can silently destroy a home in just a few short years. The damage they create will not only result in costly repairs, but it can also result in losing a real estate sale either as a buyer or a seller. If you are buying a home with FHA …