National FHA Loan Information

(Little or No Money Down FHA Loans)

HUD guarantees eligible loan applicants the ability to obtain mortgages with little or no money down. FHA loans can be fully assumable.

If you need to apply for an FHA mortgage or wish to refinance a present mortgage, contact our FHA loan specialist at toll free number or Specify FHA Mortgage in the comment field of our on-line loan application. Let our FHA Department review your eligibility requirements and approve you that FHA mortgage you need.

 

The FHA financing process used to be more complicated then conventional financing. Changes over the years have streamlined the FHA loan process. In many cases, FHA home loans are easier to obtain than conventional financing.

 

The following are allowable and non-allowable closing costs that can be charged to the buyer.

 Allowable

 

 Non-Allowable

  • Appraisal Fee (if customary)

  • Credit Report Fee

  • Compliance Inspection Fee (max $75)

  • EEM Report Fee

  • Endorsement Fee (related to title insurance only)

  • Escrow Fee (1/2 of the total transaction fee and not more than the seller)

  • Home Inspection Fee

  • Notary Fee

  • Origination Fee (max 1% of loan)

  • Recording Fee

  • Title Insurance

 

  • Bring-down Fee

  • Processing Fee

  • Document Preparation Fee (unless the documents were prepared by a company other than the lender)

  • Documentary Transfer Stamp Tax

  • Flood Certification Fee

  • Inspection Fee (only FHA appraisal compliance inspection are permitted)

  • Loan Tie-in Fee

  • Photo Fee

  • Tax Service Fee

  • Underwriting Fee

 Allowable in Refinance

  • Beneficiary Statement

  • Courier Fee

  • Wire Transfer Fee

  • Payoff of other bills

  • Reconveyance Fee