FHA Loan Programs Archive

FHA Cash Out Refinance – Home Equity An FHA cash out refinance allows borrowers to refinance their existing mortgages while cashing out additional equity for home improvements, debt consolidation, investments and more. Recently, the FHA updated their guidelines to permit a maximum loan to value of 80% for cash out refinances. What is an FHA …

FHA Construction Loan – One Time Close The FHA Construction Loan is a one time close construction loan that allows home buyers to finance the purchase of the lot, the construction costs, and their permanent mortgage after the construction is completed. All of these aspects of your home construction project are financed with just one …

FHA Energy Efficient Mortgage Program Many home buyers are not fortunate enough to purchase new energy efficient homes. The majority of the home sales are for homes that have older services in the home, poor insulation and other characteristics which lead to a home that is not very efficient. To help, HUD developed the FHA …

Zero Down FHA Loan Although FHA loans do require a down payment of 3.5%, there are ways to get the down payment and closing costs paid for without bringing your money to the closing table. This will enable you to reserve those funds for home improvements, decorating, or other financial needs. There are various benefits …

FHA 203k Loan Requirements 2020 Many home buyers want to purchase a fixer-upper and have the money for a down payment, but lack the funds needed to also make the repairs or improvements needed to complete the project. The FHA 203k loan is a unique mortgage program that can help you to accomplish this goal. …

Bad Credit FHA Loans The Federal Housing Administration has insured FHA loans since 1934. During that time, the FHA guidelines have changed quite a bit. At one point, the minimum FHA credit score requirement was 640. Now, the FHA is insuring loans for home buyers with credit scores as low as 500. Bad Credit FHA …

FHA Streamline Refinance An FHA streamline refinance is a great way to refinance an existing FHA loan with less paperwork and without the need for an appraisal. Qualifying for an FHA streamline refinance is easy provided you meet a few simple requirements. Refinancing your FHA home loan will provide you with an opportunity to lower …

FHA Back to Work Program What is the FHA Back to Work Program? The FHA back to work program is a special FHA home loan that helps borrowers with a financial hardship by reducing how long you need to wait to get an FHA Loan after you file for bankruptcy, have a foreclosure or a …