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Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans have become an extremely popular choice recently for Americans looking to buy a new home, or refinance an existing home. In fact, according to the FHA, the total volume of FHA loans has reportedly tripled in the last year alone - but why?In recent years, the … (4 comments)
Nehemiah will gift you up to 3% of the Purchase Prive for a down payment. The Seller must agree to participate in the program. Basically, the 3% is deposited by Nehemiah and it is deducted from the Sellers proceeds after the close of escrow. 
First Time Buyers as well as Repeat Buyers - FHA has raised the loan limits on a single family home to $400,000 in Mesquite NV and all of Clark County. The average single family home in Mesquite NV sells for around $300,000.
$300 billion FHA refi plan headed for House vote
The Mortgage Adviser
WELCOME TO THE NEW FHA LOAN. VIRGINIA REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITY FOR HOME BUYERS.
California Realtors received an alert to send their government officials letters about making the loan limits permanent. I request that everyone takes a few minutes and fax over the letters. Once the loan limits are permanent housing will be more affordable. There is currently a 2 pt extra cost for FHA … (1 comments)
The much anticipated new conforming loan limits are now off and running. These new conforming and FHA loan limits are good through the end of 2008 unless the program is extended. This is excellent news for homeowners and potential buyers in high cost areas such as California. Conforming loans are loans … (0 comments)
Before you believe the media, perhaps you should examine the housing market. If you're sitting on the fence waiting for the market to "turn around" before you buy--you could be missing out on an opportunity. Make no mistake, the opportunity will be assumed by someone else!There are still plenty of affordable … (0 comments)
March 8, 2008 WASHINGTON -- This week, F.H.A. loan limits have increased throughout the U.S. Thousands of Americans will benefit from F.H.A. insured mortgage loans as the loan limits have been raised on these loans. The new loan limits are based on a calculation of 125% of the median sales price … (0 comments)
San Francisco - Tens of thousands of California families could benefit from affordable government-insured mortgages under a plan to be announced shortly that will temporarily increase home loan limits, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson said today. Highlighting the Bush Administration's plans to help Americans keep their … (3 comments)
Michigan mortgages have received a little help from FHA. FHA has raised the loan limits for Wayne County, Oakland County, Macomb County, and Livingston County to $297,500. The loan limits for Washtenaw County and Ann Arbor was raised to $345,000. FHA may become a loan option many Michigan borrowers to consider … (0 comments)
The first word has come out listing the increased FHA loan limits to $346,250. This will be a huge blessing for those customers looking to buy or sell a home at amounts over the previous limit of $263,150.
Woodland Hills California Real Estate - The Current Basic Standard Mortgage Limit The Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO) today announced it has temporarily increased limits on conforming loans offered by government-sponsored enterprises, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, from $417,000 to as high as $729,750 in fourteen counties in California for loans … (1 comments)
FHA just recently annouced to increase the loan limits on FHA loans. For some counties in New Hampshire the increase is significant. Unfortunately in the northern counties, the increase was not as mush of an increase as I had hoped for. The table below shows the new increased loan limits for … (0 comments)
It's going to be another wonderful weekend in Flagstaff, with great sunny weather. Bring a jacket and enjoy many great Flagstaff things to do, starting tonight. While I've been attending the 2008 RE/MAX International Convention in Las Vegas (see my posts here for the last several days), my mortgage blogging partner … (4 comments)
FHA Loans in Tampa, Florida and throughout the US are going to become even more useful now as the President has finally signed the Economic Stimulus Bill which increases the FHA loan limits by county. (To determine your maximum loan limit, please use the following link to HUD.)What does this … (6 comments)
New FHA loan limits have been rolled out. You can get information on your specific area by going to HUD's website.Below are the limits for single-family houses. The loan amounts for 2-, 3-, and 4-family properties are listed on HUD's website as well. Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Volusia County, Florida $353,750Brevard … (1 comments)
For those waiting for the perfect time to buy, now may be the time to jump off the fence. Last month, we saw prices begin to stablilize in Long Beach and Lakewood. This month, we've seen the pace of sales pick up locally. And by now, anyone interested in buying has … (3 comments)
The new loan limits for FHA and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are now calculated at 125 percent of the HUD published median prices, with a floor of $271,050 and $417,000, respectively, not to exceed $729,750.
We expect the impact of these loan limit increases on the housing market to be … (0 comments)
Great news, the new FHA loan limits were released today, ahead of schedule, with little fan-fair.
This is nationwide, but I am only focusing on my back yard. If you want information for your area please visit HUD. 
HUD released their Median Home Prices for counties of California. This will impact both the FHA loans. The Fannie Mae Conforming Loan Limit should align to these as well but the official determination is scheduled for tomorrow. The new loan limit is 125% of the median home price. The median price is the 50% … (0 comments)
FHA Max Limits Include 14 CA Counties* FHA Press Release * WASHINGTON - Tens of thousands of California families could be eligiblethis year to purchase or refinance their homes using affordable,government-backed mortgages, thanks to the economic growth packagesigned into law by President Bush. The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008will allow HUD's … (0 comments)
Below is an actual copy of the press release for all you Rainers that are interested. Its still a little early. According to this release we will have to wait to get accurate figures tomorrow.
Thank you for contacting me regarding the mortgage provisions in the Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act (H.R. 5140). I appreciate hearing from you. Recent turmoil in the global financial markets offers fresh evidence that our nation's economy is struggling. Faced with surging energy and food … (0 comments)
With the upcoming increase in FHA Loan Limits, it is a good time to review an under-utilized program: the FHA 203(h) loan. This FHA loan offers $0 downpayment mortgage financing to individuals in Presidential Declared Disaster Areas. This program is available to home owners and renters purchasing a new home because … (0 comments)
The economic stimulus package passed and everyone is asking when the conforming loan limits will increase. Well, the latest answer is July 1. But remember, the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac conforming loan limits of $729,750 are temporary measure available 7/1/08 - 12/31/08 while it appears the Federal Housing Administration loan … (0 comments)
Crazy week is sort of an understatement for the amount of economic insanity we've seen this week. Where to even begin.Let's start with oil, black gold, Texas tea. After a larger than expected build in Crude Oil inventories, the price dropped on Wednesday to roughly $87 a barrel. I can't believe … (0 comments)
From the Library of Congress:
Isn't the potential of recession wonderful. The new savior for the economy is the increase of the FHA approved mortgage limit to $729,750. Now Fannie Mae, Freddie Maccan increase purchases to this amount, not yet. Wait until Spring.Now people who can not afford the present ceiling will now be able to … (3 comments)
Be prepared the loan limits in Arizona will potentially be increased to 600k-625k so if you have a jumbo loan you will be able to refinance your jumbo loan into a conforming loan possibly saving thousands over the life of the loan. FHA loan limits could potentially be increased to 417k … (0 comments)
The problem of waiting, is one of the reasons why the real estate and mortgage industry is such a shambles. If you know what the problems are, take decisive action to fix the problem. 
I just received something interesting in my email inbox from the president of our mortgage company.
For all those Realtors with clients having trouble getting financing for their purchases, make sure they check into an FHA mortgage. While there are loan limits, some deals can get done here in New York.Currently New York City Metropolitan Area Loan Limits:One-Family: $362,790Two-Family: $464,449Three-Family: $561,411Four-Family: $697,696FHA financing is much more utilized … (0 comments)
The maximum FHA loan limit differs from county to county and is adjusted annually based on the HUD median home price and FNMA loan limits. For most areas this number did not change during 2006 and 2007. The largest loan that was and is eligible for FHA participation is $417,000, and … (0 comments)
Today I received the following email from NAMB:
This is NOT intended to be a political blog what so ever. That being said, AR members outside of California should know that $417,000 loan limits are stunting the real estate market here. More so now that secondary markets stop purchasing non-conforming and jumbo paper. It's middle income families that need financing above … (12 comments)
There is legislation pending in Congress to increase the loan limits for FHA in costly areas around the US.