Why Are FHA Loans So Popular??

fhaOver the lat few months mortgage products have been deleted on a daily basis – but FHA is getting new features and really “beefing up” their presence!  Today, FHA loans are the “Loans of Choice” for most first time homebuyers!

WHY?!?

FHA does not make loans or guaranteed loans.  It insures loans.  The insurance removes or minimizes the default risk lenders face when buyers put down less than 20 percent.  Because of this – lenders are more willing to make FHA loans.

FHA recently increased the loan limits for most of the country.  In Cary, NC the maximum FHA loan is $295000.  This will buy a really nice home (click here for Featured Homes in the Area)!

If your credit is less than perfect, FHA is more tolerent and might be the right program.  Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac recently changed their guidelines and folks with a score less than 680 will have a difficult time purchasing a home!  FHA loans need a minimum score of at least 580.

Unlike Subprime loans – FHA rates and terms are very competitive!  They generally not as low as a 30 year fixed rate Conventional loan – but they are not SUBSTANTIALLY (less than a percent of interest) from those rates!

And last – but not least…. FHA loans have a low required Investment of 3.5% – which can be a gift!!

If you have more questions about FHA loans, contact Steve or Eleanor Thorne, the Government Loan Experts at Corporate Investors Mortgage Group in Raleigh, NC, 919-649-5058

http://www.stevethorneonline.com

About Eleanor

I see myself differently than most loan officers in the Cary/Raleigh market. As a rare Cary native, I see myself as an expert on the area, on mortgage industry changes & factors that effect rates! I've lived in Cary since 1968 - and I'm second generation "mortgage." I work with my husband, Steve Thorne Mortgage Loan Originator #60596 River Community Bank, N.A., NMLS #448992 Equal Housing Lender More About Me

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