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This information was sent to me today by my friend and loan officer, Shelly Wilson, with PrimeLending.  These changes are important since so many of our clients use FHA financing, mainly because of the low down payment option.  Thanks for the information Shelly!

New FHA Annual (monthly) MIP Increases

These changes were effective April 18, 2011 

(for case numbers assigned on or after this date)

 

The Upfront Mortgage Insurance remains at 1.00%.

The Annual Insurance Premium will increase from .90% to 1.15% for LTV's greater than 95% on 30 yr loans. 

The Annual Insurance Premium will increase from .85% to 1.10% for LTV's less than or equal to 95% on 30 yr loans.

The Annual Insurance Premium will increase from .25% to .50% for LTV's greater than 90% on 15 yr loans.

The Annual Insurance Premium will increase from 0% to .25% for LTV's less than or equal to 90% on 15 yr loans.

In other words: on a $100,000 FHA 30 year fixed this equals a $21 higher monthly payment for homebuyers. 

 

Carra Riley & Declan Kenyon
Brokers Guild Cherry Creek Ltd - Westminster, CO
Helping people Transition at all ages!

Tricia ~  Great information and good news "In other words: on a $100,000 FHA 30 year fixed this equals a $21 higher monthly payment for homebuyers" not a bad increase for all the foreclosures they are dealing with.

Apr 19, 2011 01:02 PM
John Saari
Worcester, MA
"The Mortgage Buddy"

Great information. It's so important to know because it could make the difference of a few thousand dollars in an offer price.

Apr 19, 2011 01:26 PM
Tricia Hoffmann
Your Home Free - Highland Village, TX

Yes, I was happy to get this information as well.  I agree Carra, it's not as bad as I thought it would be but John, you are right.  Even that little bit can make or break a deal.

Apr 19, 2011 05:48 PM