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And Now for some Good News (continued)--SELLERS and FHA Loans

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Real Estate Agent with Casa Latino Four Corners, REALTOR, CDPE

And NOW for Some Good News...

If you are planning on buying a home in Central Florida, the good news is that FHA has increased its loan limits and we have the actual numbers as of last Thursday.

So, basically, if you are planning to buy a home in Orange or Seminole counties, your Buyer can get an FHA loan for up to $353,750.  Woo hoo! 

What this means to SELLERS:

Sell a home with near-100% financing (almost 3% down)

FHA allows the Seller to pay up to 6% towards buyers closing costs and pre-paid items  (This isn't necessarily good news for Sellers that are not committed to selling...) 

It may be in your best interest to pay for a home inspection AND a WDO (Wood-Destroying Organism) inspection so that you can have your house in top shape to capture the few ready, willing, and ABLE Buyers

Your home must be in the under $350,000-ish price range to qualify

 

WELCOME BACK, FHA LOANS! (Not that they ever went away, we just had other loans that mimicked them that seemed as good.)

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Mike Eaton, Jr.
Meaton Cashflows - Cincinnati, OH
Wow is all I have to say.  I can remember a few years ago when FHA didn't go over $160,000.  Great news for home sellers!
Mar 08, 2008 01:46 AM
Rob Arnold
Sand Dollar Realty Group, Inc. - Altamonte Springs, FL
Metro Orlando Full Service - Investor Friendly & F
This is definitely some great news.  This will give more of a boost to the financing and mortgage markets than any economic stimulus package.  FHA is one of the few low/no money down programs available out there.  353K covers most homes in the Central Florida area.  Heck when I bought my present home just a few years ago, FHA's limit was about 90K for a single-family house. My how things have changed.
Mar 08, 2008 06:23 AM
Mark Organek
And the United States of America - Mesa, AZ
It's not a game, it's your life.
Great job updating the people in your area!  I hope that buyers out there can see the value that you bring to the table through helping them take advantage of this huge buying opportunity!  Will mortgage lenders out there allow down payment assistance programs for buyers?  If so, it could be a zero out of pocket move-in.
Mar 09, 2008 01:37 PM