FHA Loans

FHA Loans are ideal for those with less-than-optimal credit, little-to-no formal credit history, or limited cash for a down payment. Low credit scores may not prevent you from qualifying; however, higher scores could net you lower interest rates. Fixed-rate periods range from 10 to 30 years. New purchase mortgages allow for 96.5% maximum loan-to-value plus the amount of the financed mortgage insurance premium.

Lending CriteriaDescription
Purpose:
  • Purchase and Refinance
Property Type:
  • Single Family Residence (1-4)
  • Condominium
  • Townhomes
  • Manufactured Homes
Max Loan-to-Value:
  • Purchase:  96.5% LTV
Minimum Credit Score
  • 580
Prepayment Penalty
  • None
Maximum Debt-to-Income (DTI)
  • 43% – 50% (per AUS)
Borrower Types:
  • Permanent Resident Aliens
  • Non-Permanent Resident Aliens
Recourse:
  • Yes
Broker Fee:
  • None
Loan Programs:
  • Standard
  • Streamline
Terms:
  • 15 & 30-Years Fixed
  • 3 & 5-Years ARM’s
Loan Amounts:
  • $271,050 – $625,500
Closing Timeframes:
  • 45 days
Amortization:
  • 15 & 30-years
Collateral:
  • 1st Trust Deeds
Other Costs:
  • All 3rd Party Fees
Real Estate Tax & Insurance Escrows
  • Required