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The Bush administration has unveiled a plan that would expand the FHASecure program to help up to 100,000 more at-risk homeowners by the end of 2008. The program expansion would allow the FHA to insure new mortgages if a lender voluntarily wrote down the mortgage principal to a maximum of either 90 percent or 97 percent of the new value, depending on the borrower's risk profile, according to Federal Housing Administration Commissioner Brian Montgomery.
Montgomery’s comments came at an April 9 House Financial Services Committee hearing, which was held in response to a broader proposal by panel Chairman Barney Frank, D-Mass. Frank’s proposal would have the FHA back from $300 billion to $400 billion in restructured loans for distressed borrowers if lenders were willing to take a substantial loss on the mortgages. Frank estimated that his proposal would reach between 1 million and 2 million borrowers.
The legislation first announced by Frank in March, was divided into two measures: H.R. 5830, the FHA Housing and Homeowner Retention Act, and H.R. 5818, the Neighborhood Stabilization Act of 2008.
H.R. 5818, introduced by Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity Chairwoman Maxine Waters, D-Calif., would provide loans and grants to states and cities to deal with problems associated with large numbers of foreclosures in neighborhoods across the country.
H.R. 5830 would expand the FHA program to help refinance at-risk borrowers into viable mortgages and also requires the Federal Reserve Board to conduct a study on the need for an auction or bulk refinancing mechanism. Specifically, H.R. 5830 would institute a voluntary program that would permit FHA to provide up to $300 billion in new guarantees to help refinance at-risk borrowers into viable mortgages. To be eligible for such monies, existing mortgage holders/investors must accept their losses – taking substantial write-downs sufficient to: (1) establish a 3 percent loan loss reserve for the FHA; (2) pay the origination and closing costs for the new loan up to 2 percent; and (3) bring the loan-to-value ratio on the new FHA-guaranteed loan down to no greater than 90 percent of property’s current appraised value, resulting in a substantial reduction in debt service to the borrower. Accordingly, to qualify mortgage holders would need to accept a substantial write-down, accepting as payment in full no more than 85 percent of the property’s current appraised value.
As for new FHA-insured loans, they would have to be properly underwritten and based on current appraised value of the house and borrower’s documented income (borrowers with higher – but not disqualifying – debt levels would need to make six months of timely payments at the new payment level to qualify for the guarantee).
A committee mark-up session and vote on the two measures was scheduled for April 30 and May 1st. Results were not available at press time, but will be forthcoming in subsequent issues of Appraiser News Online.
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A real estate appraiser will develop an opinion of market value for your property. The lender will order the appraisal. The appraiser will check for certain items of your home to make sure it meets FHA standards. You should insist that the lenders hire local and experienced real estate appraisers. If you need a local, professional appraiser, visit our website at http://www.charlotte-appraiser.net/ or http://www.valuation-expert.com/
Before you ask your financial institution for a standard, conventional home loan, consider asking about a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan instead. In this article we'll cover the basics of an FHA loan, why you should ask for one and how they measure up to conventional home loans. Keep reading to learn more. What is an FHA home loan? An FHA home loan is still issued by a private financial provider, but it's insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Essentially, this provides the lender with greater security and you with lower monthly payments. Why should I ask for an FHA loan instead of a conventional loan? 1. It's easier to qualify for an FHA loan. Because the mortgage is insured by the FHA and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, lenders are more likely to issue the loan. 2. You can still qualify with poor credit. Even with past credit problems like a bankruptcy, an FHA loan is easier to qualify for than a conventional mortgage. 3. A lower down payment. An FHA loan only asks for a 3% down payment, which is significantly lower than some banks' requirements of 10-20%. 4. The loan costs less in the long term than a conventional loan. Because the FHA can offer more competitive interest rates, you'll often receive lower rates which will save you a lot of money over the term of your loan. 5. FHA offers foreclosure protection. Unlike many lending institutions, the FHA doesn't want to see your mortgage foreclosed. So, they have a number of programs designed to help homeowners who are in trouble. This can be a great resource if you hit hard times. 6. Energy efficiency credits. The FHA allows prospective homeowners to include the cost of energy efficiency upgrades into their mortgage, meaning you can get extra cash to make your new home more energy efficient. How do I qualify for an FHA loan? 1. You must meet the basic FHA credit rating requirements. While these are lower than most banks and lending institutions that offer conventional loans, you'll still be subject to a credit check. 2. Your mortgage must not exceed the maximum amount available in your county. On their web site at www.hud.gov, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development maintains a list of maximum amounts sorted by county. 3. The property you're buying must not exceed four units. 4. The potential property must be appraised and inspected. An FHA appraiser will be ordered through the lender. You can subtract the cost for this from your down payment requirements. All in all, an FHA loan works out to a much better borrower's deal than a conventional loan.
A real estate appraiser will develop an opinion of market value for your property. The lender will order the appraisal. The appraiser will check for certain items of your home to make sure it meets FHA standards. You should insist that the lenders hire local and experienced real estate appraisers. If you need a local, professional appraiser, visit our website at http://www.charlotte-appraiser.net/ or http://www.valuation-expert.com/
Before you ask your financial institution for a standard, conventional home loan, consider asking about a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan instead. In this article we'll cover the basics of an FHA loan, why you should ask for one and how they measure up to conventional home loans. Keep reading to learn more. What is an FHA home loan? An FHA home loan is still issued by a private financial provider, but it's insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Essentially, this provides the lender with greater security and you with lower monthly payments. Why should I ask for an FHA loan instead of a conventional loan? 1. It's easier to qualify for an FHA loan. Because the mortgage is insured by the FHA and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, lenders are more likely to issue the loan. 2. You can still qualify with poor credit. Even with past credit problems like a bankruptcy, an FHA loan is easier to qualify for than a conventional mortgage. 3. A lower down payment. An FHA loan only asks for a 3% down payment, which is significantly lower than some banks' requirements of 10-20%. 4. The loan costs less in the long term than a conventional loan. Because the FHA can offer more competitive interest rates, you'll often receive lower rates which will save you a lot of money over the term of your loan. 5. FHA offers foreclosure protection. Unlike many lending institutions, the FHA doesn't want to see your mortgage foreclosed. So, they have a number of programs designed to help homeowners who are in trouble. This can be a great resource if you hit hard times. 6. Energy efficiency credits. The FHA allows prospective homeowners to include the cost of energy efficiency upgrades into their mortgage, meaning you can get extra cash to make your new home more energy efficient. How do I qualify for an FHA loan? 1. You must meet the basic FHA credit rating requirements. While these are lower than most banks and lending institutions that offer conventional loans, you'll still be subject to a credit check. 2. Your mortgage must not exceed the maximum amount available in your county. On their web site at www.hud.gov, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development maintains a list of maximum amounts sorted by county. 3. The property you're buying must not exceed four units. 4. The potential property must be appraised and inspected. An FHA appraiser will be ordered through the lender. You can subtract the cost for this from your down payment requirements. All in all, an FHA loan works out to a much better borrower's deal than a conventional loan.
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