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HUD Raises Premiums on FHA-Insured Loans
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HUD Raises Premiums on FHA-Insured Loans

February 15, 2011 (Jeff Alan)
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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced that it will be raising premiums on mortgage loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). FHA Commissioner David H. Stevens stated that the new premium structure of FHA insured mortgage loans was part of an ongoing effort to strengthen the FHAs capital reserves.

The cost of the annual mortgage insurance premium (MIP) will be increased by a quarter of a percentage point (0.25) on all 15 and 30 year fixed rate mortgages beginning on April 18, 2011.

“After careful consideration and analysis, we determined it was necessary to increase the annual mortgage insurance premium at this time in order to bolster the FHA’s capital reserves and help private capital return to the housing market,” said Stevens. “This quarter point increase in the annual MIP is a responsible step towards meeting the Congressionally mandated two percent reserve threshold, while allowing FHA to remain the most cost effective mortgage insurance option for borrowers with lower incomes and lower down payments.”

The proposed change was announced last week as part of the Obama Administration’s report to Congress, which outlined the Administration’s plan to reform the nation’s housing finance system. This premium change was also detailed in President Obama’s fiscal year 2012 budget. The Administration’s housing finance plan also recommended that Congress allow the present increase in FHA conforming loan limits to expire as scheduled on October 1, 2011.

On average, new FHA borrowers will pay approximately $30 more per month. This marginal increase is affordable for almost all homebuyers who would qualify for a new loan.

The increased premium allows the FHA to increase revenues and add stability to its Mutual Mortgage Insurance (MMI) Fund. The newer premium is expected to add approximately $3 billion in revenue annually to the Fund. The Fund currently has capital reserves of approximately $3.6 billion.

Existing and HECM loans insured by FHA are not impacted by the pricing change as the policy affects loans only made after April 18th, 2011.

The full press release can be viewed here.

Tags: HUD, FHA, mortgage loans, mortgage insurance premium, housing finance system, conforming loan limits, borrowers

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February 15, 2011 (Jeff Alan)
mortgage-fees-up-image
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced that it will be raising premiums on mortgage loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). FHA Commissioner David H. Stevens stated that the new premium structure of FHA insured mortgage loans was part of an ongoing effort to strengthen the FHAs capital reserves.

The cost of the annual mortgage insurance premium (MIP) will be increased by a quarter of a percentage point (0.25) on all 15 and 30 year fixed rate mortgages beginning on April 18, 2011.

“After careful consideration and analysis, we determined it was necessary to increase the annual mortgage insurance premium at this time in order to bolster the FHA’s capital reserves and help private capital return to the housing market,” said Stevens. “This quarter point increase in the annual MIP is a responsible step towards meeting the Congressionally mandated two percent reserve threshold, while allowing FHA to remain the most cost effective mortgage insurance option for borrowers with lower incomes and lower down payments.”

The proposed change was announced last week as part of the Obama Administration’s report to Congress, which outlined the Administration’s plan to reform the nation’s housing finance system. This premium change was also detailed in President Obama’s fiscal year 2012 budget. The Administration’s housing finance plan also recommended that Congress allow the present increase in FHA conforming loan limits to expire as scheduled on October 1, 2011.

On average, new FHA borrowers will pay approximately $30 more per month. This marginal increase is affordable for almost all homebuyers who would qualify for a new loan.

The increased premium allows the FHA to increase revenues and add stability to its Mutual Mortgage Insurance (MMI) Fund. The newer premium is expected to add approximately $3 billion in revenue annually to the Fund. The Fund currently has capital reserves of approximately $3.6 billion.

Existing and HECM loans insured by FHA are not impacted by the pricing change as the policy affects loans only made after April 18th, 2011.

The full press release can be viewed here.

Tags: HUD, FHA, mortgage loans, mortgage insurance premium, housing finance system, conforming loan limits, borrowers

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Sure that low interest dealer financing sounds really attractive but there's a price to be paid for that. We spill the beans as to why getting your own financing may save you money.
Buying a car at a dealership hasn't changed much through the years but doing your research on the internet can you save you a lot of time and most importantly, a lot of money.
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BUYING OR SELLING A HOME
IS A BIG DECISION
WE MAKE IT EASIER
Buying a home is a big decision. If you are not prepared, the decisions you make, the questions you don’t ask, and the details you miss could cost you thousands – in price, fees, financing, property issues, and home repairs.
Home loans can be confusing. There's a lot of options and we provide the information that makles it simple. Don't sign on that dotted line until you know. It could cost you.
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February 15, 2011 (Jeff Alan)
mortgage-fees-up-image
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced that it will be raising premiums on mortgage loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). FHA Commissioner David H. Stevens stated that the new premium structure of FHA insured mortgage loans was part of an ongoing effort to strengthen the FHAs capital reserves.

The cost of the annual mortgage insurance premium (MIP) will be increased by a quarter of a percentage point (0.25) on all 15 and 30 year fixed rate mortgages beginning on April 18, 2011.

“After careful consideration and analysis, we determined it was necessary to increase the annual mortgage insurance premium at this time in order to bolster the FHA’s capital reserves and help private capital return to the housing market,” said Stevens. “This quarter point increase in the annual MIP is a responsible step towards meeting the Congressionally mandated two percent reserve threshold, while allowing FHA to remain the most cost effective mortgage insurance option for borrowers with lower incomes and lower down payments.”

The proposed change was announced last week as part of the Obama Administration’s report to Congress, which outlined the Administration’s plan to reform the nation’s housing finance system. This premium change was also detailed in President Obama’s fiscal year 2012 budget. The Administration’s housing finance plan also recommended that Congress allow the present increase in FHA conforming loan limits to expire as scheduled on October 1, 2011.

On average, new FHA borrowers will pay approximately $30 more per month. This marginal increase is affordable for almost all homebuyers who would qualify for a new loan.

The increased premium allows the FHA to increase revenues and add stability to its Mutual Mortgage Insurance (MMI) Fund. The newer premium is expected to add approximately $3 billion in revenue annually to the Fund. The Fund currently has capital reserves of approximately $3.6 billion.

Existing and HECM loans insured by FHA are not impacted by the pricing change as the policy affects loans only made after April 18th, 2011.

The full press release can be viewed here.

Tags: HUD, FHA, mortgage loans, mortgage insurance premium, housing finance system, conforming loan limits, borrowers

THINKING OF BUYING
A NEW CAR?


WE GIVE YOU THE INSIDE TIPS THAT
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What's the four square system? How much is your trade-in really worth and why those payments really do seem a little higher than you thought.
There's both advantages and disadvantages to leasing and buying depending on what you're planning to use your car for and how long you plan on keeping it.
Sure that low interest dealer financing sounds really attractive but there's a price to be paid for that. We spill the beans as to why getting your own financing may save you money.
Buying a car at a dealership hasn't changed much through the years but doing your research on the internet can you save you a lot of time and most importantly, a lot of money.
Calculate how much you can afford
BUYING OR SELLING A HOME IS A BIG DECISION
WE MAKE IT EASIER
Buying a home is a big decision. If you are not prepared, the decisions you make, the questions you don’t ask, and the details you miss could cost you thousands – in price, fees, financing, property issues, and home repairs.
Home loans can be confusing. There's a lot of options and we provide the information that makes it simple. Don't sign on that dotted line until you know. It could cost you.
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