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FHA to Move to Risk-Based Pricing

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams

FHA announced today that it will begin using a risk-based pricing model.  Meaning, applicants with lower FICO scores and down payments will pay a higher interst rate and insurance premium.  However, applicants with higher FICO scores and down payments will pay a lower interest rate and insurance premium than they are currently paying.  Click on the link below for a good article from Realty Times on the subject:

http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20080519_washingtonreport.htm

 

Dave Woodson
Dave Woodson - Chesterton, IN
Not the Average Agent

WEll, I knew it was coming, but unlike Fannie it look like it will only affect those below 560 credit scores and most lenders are not allowing anyone below 580.

May 22, 2008 02:41 AM