This morning, in an interview with Diana Olick of CNBC, David Stevens (the FHA Commissioner) discussed changes coming to FHA this summer. Besides a slightly higher down payment and stricter underwriting criteria, FHA is increasing their upfront mortgage insurance premium from its current 1.75% to 2.25% on all applications received on or after April 5, 2010. However, not all news is bad news. Under the FHA Reform Act of 2010, anyone with a credit score between 500 and 579, and at least a 10% down payment, can probably obtain FHA financing. Additionally, purchasers with 5% or 10% to put down on a home could see lower mortgage insurance premiums.
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