Wisconsin and Illinois FHA (Federal Housing Authority) Home Mortgage Loans

AMERISTAR CAN HELP YOU QUALIFY FOR AN FHA LOAN

The main advantage to a FHA home loan is that the credit criteria are not as strict as Conventional Loans sold to Fannie Mae (FNMA) or Freddie Mac (FHLMC). Someone who may have had a few credit problems or no traditional credit should not have a problem obtaining FHA financing. The monthly mortgage insurance premium is cheaper for an FHA loan verses a conventional loan with 3% down.  Finally, FHA loans may may require less income to qualify as they will exceed the Conventional debt ratios of 28/36% as their standard is 29/41%.

The most popular FHA home loan program is by far is the 203(b).  This is your standard fixed rate or adjustable rate loan for 1-4 family owner occupied houses and only requires a minimum of 3% from the borrower.  This loan also permits 100% of their money needed to close to be a gift from a relative, non-profit organization, or government agency.

What is PMI?
PMI is money paid to insure the lender against loss due to foreclosure or loan default. Mortgage insurance is required on conventional loans with less than a 20 percent down payment. FHA mortgage insurance requires a payment of 1.5 percent of the loan amount to be paid at closing, as well as an annual fee of 0.5 percent of the loan amount added to each monthly payment.
 

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