1. VA and FHA Presented by: David Johnston from Guild Mortgage
2. FHA Program Emphasis *Higher Debt Ratios * Low/No down payment 3.5%-- rumor 5% * 100% Gift money OK *BKs only 2 yrs old (FHA/VA) *Seller paid closing costs 6% *Declining Markets OK *Manufactured Housing * No HVCC for Appraisals * Beats Conventional MI MI = 41% DTI 720 FICO
3. FHA Basics * Donât have to be 1 st Time Buyer * 3.5% Down Payment *Need Condo approval â no PUD approval *Can do âspotâ approvals on condos- Feb. 1, 2010 *Seller can pay all closing costs - not to exceed 6% of sales price *BKs only 2 years old *High debt ratiosâ FNMA does not apply *$697,500 max loan amount (see chart) *Can do Units! May require larger down payment + reserves *Owner Occupied Only * No FICO scores OK with alternative creditâ 600 FICO *Cash out refi 95% to $417,000, 85% above *203K Streamline â The Renovation Loan * NO mandatory sellerâs fees (except $60) * Termite clearance IS NOT mandatory
10. VA Basics * Zero Down payment *$ 417,000 max loan amount * High Balance VA to $437,500 â partial down payment required above $437,500 *100% gift/ loan OK for closing *Seller can pay all closing costs -VA No No max 4% of sales price * Seller can pay off buyerâs debts * No FICO minimum â alternative credit OKâ 600 FICO *BK 13 â 1 year and Court approval *Veteran can re-use eligibility *VAFF â waived with perm disability *Seller Mandatory Costs *Must have termite clearance * Condos VA approved only