FHA pumps up the commission for brokers

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) removed the 1% origination fee cap on loans insured by the Federal Housing Agency (FHA), according a mortgagee letter sent out this week.
HUD made the change to remain consistent with the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), which will require mortgage lenders to disclose to borrowers a [...]

FHA loans are available to Short Sellers!

One of the fears that homeowner have is whether they will be able to secure a new loan to purchase a home in the future after short selling the current one.  The answer is yes.  In fact, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a letter to lenders regarding borrower eligibility for a [...]