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Can I get an FHA loan if I used consumer credit counseling?

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Mortgage and Lending with Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Nevin NMLS #69651

fha loansIf I have used a consumer credit counseling payment plan am I still able to apply for an FHA loan?   The good news is, YES.  However there are some steps that must be taken.

 

Participating in a consumer credit counseling payment program does not disqualify somebody from obtaining an FHA  mortgage.  This is providing that the lender documents one year of the pay-out period has elapsed under the plan and that the buyers payment performance has been acceptable, meaning no late payments on accounts or rent.

 

It is imperative that the buyers loan officer help them receive written permission from the counseling agency to apply for an FHA loan.  There are many caveats to FHA financing and with it come many questions.  Feel free to contact us about this or any other mortgage related question.  We are always glad to help. 

 

 

Chandler Real Estate Liz Harris, MBA
Liz Harris Realty - Chandler, AZ
#ChandlerRealEstateAgent

Good info!  It seems we need to take extra classes on this sort of stuff so that we can pass along good info to our clients.

Dec 21, 2010 03:54 PM
Angelina Clarke
Builder Services Realty, LLC - Tampa Palms, FL

Great info!!  Thank you for sharing!! This is a topic that comes up quite often.  Thank You for sharing!

Dec 21, 2010 03:57 PM
Melissa McKinney
Everything Pines Partners Fayetteville - Fayetteville, NC
Realtor, www.LivingFayetteville.com

Nevin~ Great information! I would not have guessed that...but that is why you give the money and I find the houses!! :0)

Dec 21, 2010 03:59 PM
Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

Thanks for staying ahead of the hoops curves!

Dec 21, 2010 04:09 PM
Nevin Williams
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation - Cary, NC
Senior Mortgage Advisor

Liz -  I never stop educating myself.  As soon as i do I become ineffective to my clients.  Cool thing about Active Rain is that you can read blogs to get the education you need!

Angelina - You bet!

Melissa - There are many things a Realtor must do to do their job wand I can;t begin to imagine all of the variances so I leave that up to the experts- you!  Money?  No problem.  Do it all day long. : )

Carla - Hoop! There it is!  Hoop! There it is!  Hoop! There it is!

Dec 22, 2010 03:17 AM