Projected Changes in the FHA
Hello neighbors,
In recent reports, HUD secretary Donavan and Commissioner of the FHA is suspecting that the FHA will soon announce major changes that will guarantee the FHA a solid financial future. Some examples of these projected changes include:
- An increase in down payments from 3.5% to 5%
- An increase in the upfront premiums to 3% opposed to 1.75%
- .55% monthly MIP's will also receive an increase
- Reduction of seller concessions from 6% to 3%
- An increase in the minimum FICO score
- Possible LTV maximums by FICO score
- An increase in responsibility of FHA lenders for fraud