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FHA Insured Loans help people afford homes who may not be able to otherwise
ALL ABOUT

FHA INSURED LOANS

FHA insured loans are incredibly popular for many reasons. Backed by the Federal Housing Administration, these mortgage & refinance options are available exclusively from FHA backed lenders. Since they are designed more for first time home buyers than investors, FHA loans require owner-occupancy for at least one year.

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Main Factors of an FHA Backed Mortgage

Low Down Payments

Mortgage Insurance Required Through Life of the Loan

Mortgage Insurance Required Through Life of the Loan

FHA loans are often good options for those with steady income but not a lot in savings for a down payment. 

Mortgage Insurance Required Through Life of the Loan

Mortgage Insurance Required Through Life of the Loan

Mortgage Insurance Required Through Life of the Loan

Since FHA loans are riskier for a lender, they require PMI (private mortgage insurance) until the loan is paid

Generally Favorable Interest Rates

Mortgage Insurance Required Through Life of the Loan

Generally Favorable Interest Rates

Due to guarantee the FHA puts on FHA insured loans, borrowers generally receive low interest rates for their mortgage.

ABOUT THE FHA AND FHA INSURED LOANS

What is the FHA?

The FHA, or The Federal Housing Administration, was created in 1934 by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, through the passing of the National Housing Act. As America was recovering from The Great Depression, President Roosevelt wanted to ensure another similar event never happened again, and the FHA was one of the many tools he devised in order to help Americans become and stay homeowners. Both the FHA and their parent department, the Department for Housing and Urban Development, or HUD, is housed at the Robert C. Weaver Federal Building in Washington D.C. 

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What Does an "Insured" Loan Mean, Exactly?

It's important to understand that the FHA, or the government in any capacity, is not loaning you the money to buy or refinance your house with a FHA insured loan. With an FHA Insured Loan, the Federal Housing Administration is putting a guarantee behind you, telling the lender that if you happen to default on your mortgage, they will receive their principal back from them. This government backing is why the requirements for an FHA loan are often less than other loan types, although individual requirements do vary by lender and on a case by case basis. You could almost think of it as the government co-signing for your home; wouldn't you be a lot more likely to lend someone 20 bucks if Uncle Sam guaranteed you'd get your money back either way? 

FHA Loan Limits

THE GOOD & BAD OF FHA LOANS

The Good

  • Generally have lower credit score requirements than conventional loans. 


  • Your down payment may be as low as 3.5%. 


  • The Debt-to-income ratio (DTI) allowed could be as high as 50%.

The Bad

  • While it is true that the general condition of a property impacts the property value and, as a result, the amount a lender is willing to lend, there are no requirements for property to meet any specific standards. As long as the home you wish to purchase has a selling price and requested loan amount fall within the valuation amount, an appraiser can't stop your purchase. This is not the case with an FHA loan however. FHA loans must pass the following criteria: 
  • Roof is in good condition with no work done for two years.
  • The house offers adequate living space for the family moving in.
  • The house must be accessible from the street.
  • A home must sit on a solid foundation.
  • Stairways must be deemed safe with properly installed handrails.
  • Chipped or lead-based paint is strictly prohibited.
  • Water heater, furnace and all other appliances are in full operating order.
  • Environmental and noise issues can also impact an FHA appraisal. 


  • Unlike PMI (premium mortgage insurance) the mortgage insurance with an FHA loan will last the full term of the loan if you supply a down payment of less than 10%.


  • The FHA will not back jumbo loans, so the amount one is trying to borrow must now exceed the area's conforming limit.

The Bottom Line

While conventional, USDA, VA and other loan programs may be better suited for some people depending on their situation, FHA insured loans have historically, and still to this day, help Americans who could not otherwise afford to purchase a home the opportunity to become homeowners, and there is a reason we are proud to work with so many FHA backed lending institutions. If you want to know more about if a FHA backed loan is right for you and your family, please contact us anytime.

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An FHA loan can be the missing piece of the puzzle for many first time home owners when it comes to

FHA PROGRAMS & GUIDELINES

If there's one thing that is true in the world of finance, it's that things are constantly changing. If you're looking for more information about the various FHA loan programs currently available or the FHA guidelines for those options, your best bet is to talk to someone whose job it is to keep up on these sorts of things. However, below you will find basic information on some of the more popular mortgage loan programs the FHA backs. 


ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGES (ARM)


Fixed rate mortgages have an interest rate that remains the same for the life of the loan, while the interest rate on an ARM will change throughout. Initially, the interest rate of an ARM is lower than a fixed rate mortgage, making an ARM a good option for many planning to own their home only for a few years. 


Learn more about ARMs here.


BASIC HOME MORTGAGE LOAN 203(B)


This loan provides mortgage insurance for a person to purchase or refinance a principal residence. The mortgage loan is funded by a lending institution, such as a mortgage company, bank, savings and loan association and the mortgage is insured by HUD. A borrower must beet standard FHA qualifications and is eligible for approximately 96.5% financing. The borrower will also be responsible for paying an annual premium.


Learn more about buying a home at our home purchase website, CFCMortgageLoan.com.


MORTGAGE INSURANCE FOR DISASTER VICTIMS SECTION 203(H)


Through Section 203(h), the Federal Government helps victims in Presidentially designated disaster areas recover by making it easier for them to get mortgages and become homeowners or re-establish themselves as homeowners. Americans are eligible for this program if their homes are located in an area that was designated by the President as a disaster area and if their homes were destroyed or damaged to such an extent that reconstruction or replacement is necessary. Similar to the basic FHA mortgage insurance program it resembles (Section 203(b) Mortgage Insurance for One to Four Family Homes), Section 203(h) offers features that make recovery from a disaster easier for homeowners. Anyone whose home has been destroyed or severely damaged in a Presidentially declared disaster area is eligible to apply for mortgage insurance under this program.


HOME EQUITY CONVERSION MORTGAGES FOR SENIORS


Reverse mortgages are increasing in popularity with seniors who have equity in their homes and want to supplement their income. Available exclusively from FHA backed lenders, the HECM is FHA's reverse mortgage program that enables homeowners to withdraw a portion of their home's equity. The amount available for withdrawal varies on a case by case basis and depends on a number of factors.


Learn more about refinances at our refinance site, CFCRefinance.com.

About Coastal Funding

In business for over 20 years, Coastal Funding Corporation is known for our determination to acquire as many lending partners as possible. We understand not every loan program fits every person, and on top of that, every lender has their own specific requirements, meaning the more options we have at our disposal to match you up with, the more likely you are to find not just a loan, but the right loan. 

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