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Realtor Update: FHA is at it again!

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Winans & Associates BRE# 01888079

FHA is at it again!

(Your update on recent/upcoming changes)

One of my lenders (Carol Tuttle of Cherry Creek Mortgage -- 720.260.5606) informed me of the following:

FHA Changes:

In order to recover from losses, FHA will be increasing the UFMIP (Up Front Mortgage Insurance Premium) from 1.75% to 2.25%. The increase may be split between the UFMIP and the monthly MIP. This increase will take effect April 5th, 2010.

Also, FHA guidelines no longer allow credit scores below 580 without a 10% down payment.

The allowed seller contribution will now be capped at 3% (down from 6%).

Great Financing Available On Fannie Mae REO's:

Low downpayment (only 3% Down o/o - gift OK); No mortgage insurance; no appraisal required; owner occupied, 2nd home, investor; less than perfect credit OK. 

JUST ANNOUNCED THIS WEEK - Fannie Mae is giving buyers 3.5% for closing costs & appliances! (Ends 5/1/2010).

Update on 2nd Lien Holder Fraud:

Caught on tape, you've got to hear this. A second lien holder demanding cash payment outside of closing to cooperate with a short sale deal.

CLICK HERE

 

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Brendan P. Winans
Brendan P. Winans | Broker Associate
REALTOR ® CNE CNAS
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
P | 303.829.7214
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Mary Jo Quay
H360homes.com - Minneapolis, MN
I Move You Home

Someone on AR just asked if agents can charge upfront for doing a short sale, and if it is ok that a friend buys a short sale to rent back to the owner.   Are there any supervising broker's out there?

I would hope that the lender involved in that recorded conversation has a firestorm with it's negotiators.   Heads up to other banks too.

Feb 02, 2010 03:23 PM
Ray Wright
Keller Williams Realty - Riverside, CA
SoCal Realtor - A.L.C. - Company Trainer & Coach

Good post.  Loving me some Fannie mae!

 

hey, Mary...if you get that info...blog it so we all will know.

Feb 02, 2010 04:20 PM