Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or have owned a home before, you can purchase a Primary Home with FHA Financing. Purchasing a home for the first time or at any time, can be an overwhelming process for some. That is why we make sure to walk you through the process from beginning to end and answer any questions you may have.
An FHA loan is a specific mortgage product insured by the Federal Housing Administration and there are many advantages to an FHA loan :
Credit Scores as low as 600 are acceptable with minimum 3.5% down
Interest rates lower than Conventional Financing programs
Up to 6% seller contributions towards buyer's closing costs allowed
Gift of funds are allowed, if needed for down payment and/or closing costs
FHA Mortgage Acceptable Property Types:
Single Family Homes
Condos / Apartments
Duplex, Triplex, 4-Plex
FHA Financing
Waiting periods AFTER a Foreclosure, Short sale or Bankruptcy
After a Foreclosure - waiting periods to purchase/refinance are as follows...
3 years from date the foreclosure's Certificate of Title was recorded in Public Records
After a Short Sale - waiting periods to purchase/refinance are as follows...
3 years from date the short sale closing took place
After a Bankruptcy 7 - waiting periods to purchase/refinance are as follows...
2 years from discharge date
CONVENTIONAL FINANCING
With Conventional Financing, you can purchase/refinance a primary, 2nd home or Investment home.
There are many advantages on a Conventional loan such as:
Scores as low as 620
3% minimum down payment for first time home-buyers
Property taxes and property insurance escrows may be waived up to 95% Financing (not allowed if first time homebuyer)
Up to 3% seller contributions towards buyer's closing costs
Gift of funds are allowed, if needed for down payment and/or closing costs
Conventional Mortgage Acceptable Property Types:
Single Family Homes
Condos / Apartments
Duplex, Triplex, 4-Plex
Conventional Financing
Waiting periods AFTER a Foreclosure, Short sale or Bankruptcy
After a Foreclosure - waiting periods to purchase/refinance are as follows...
7 years from the date when the foreclosure's Certificate of Title was recorded in Public Record
If included in a BK 7, waiting period is 4 years from the BK discharge date
After a Short Sale or Deed in Lieu - waiting periods to purchase/refinance are...
4 years from the date of short sale closing
4 years from date Deed in Lieu was recorded in Public Records
After a Bankruptcy 7 - waiting periods to purchase/refinance are...
4 years from the BK 7 discharge date
Please feel free to contact us and we can discuss your current situation in further detail and also discuss financing options available to you.
