I try to buy house but the bank to know if is finance thru the FHA .
I have been approved for the amount of the house.
What is terms mean?
What I need to do next.
2006-06-30 03:27:38 · 7 answers · asked by lola 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
FHA stands for Federal Housing Authority. This is a federally subsidized lending program. It was originated in the 1930's by the government to assist perople in financing homes. Prior to that time, people could only buy in cash or on private contract and most didn't own their own homes.
FHA loans (and VA loans), until about 10 years ago, were about the only low down payment programs. FHA loans are, in many cases, a bit easier to qualify for than conventional loans. They have only an approximate 3% down payment requirement and the seller is required to pay some of the buyer's closing costs that they are not required to pay on conventional loans.
FHA loans are insured by the government against borrower payment default and the borrower pays for that insurance by financing, as a part of their loan, the FHA mortgage insurance premium. This mortgage insurance premium is lower than that on conventional loans. In addition, the borrower pays a monthly insurance renewal as a part of their payment. This renewal payment is also less than that on conventional loans. When the borrower sells the home, they are entitled to and will receive a form to claim a refund of any unsued portion of the financed mortgage insurance premium.
FHA loans also allow the borrower to qualify using the income of a non occupying co-borrower like their parents. Most conventional loans have certain restrictions on that assistance.
Since you are pre-approved, all you need to do now is find a home you want that can be purchased for the amount you are qualified to borrow.
Happy hunting. I hope you find the home of your dreams.
2006-06-30 04:13:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
FHA is a federal mortgage program that gives low interest rate loans. It is sometimes difficult to qualify and the house will need to be thoroughly inspected under federal government guidelines.
For more information, talk to your real estate agent, your banker, and where you applied for a mortgage.
Did you fill out the application already? That is what you need to do after signing the purchase agreement for your house.
For more information, go to the FHA website:
http://www.fha.gov
2006-06-30 03:42:50 · answer #2 · answered by ps2754 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you need a credit score of 750 plus a 20% down payment and full closing costs. Means if the House appraises at 180 you must have 36k cash plus another 8k cash for closing
2016-03-26 22:58:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learning to speak English properly would be a start...
2006-06-30 03:33:16 · answer #4 · answered by tanass45 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the following website, it will give you all the information that you need.
http://www.fha.gov/
2006-06-30 03:31:38 · answer #5 · answered by Plain_Common_Sense 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question, hope you find the right answers
2016-08-08 02:26:51 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.lendermark.com/fha.htm
2006-06-30 05:39:57 · answer #7 · answered by lendermark1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋