Thinking about buying a fixer-upper, but worried about coming up with the money to pay for the construction costs? Or are you wanting to renovate your existing home but just don’t have the available time or money? If so, the FHA may have a program to solve your problems. The section 203(k) program administered by the FHA provides funds to prospective and current homeowners to make repairs and/or do renovation work. A 203(k) loan combines a home’s purchase price and cost of repairs into one FHA mortgage, with only a 3.5% down payment.
A growing number of people are taking advantage of this program, a reflection of the large housing inventory caused, in large part, by foreclosures resulting from the recent economic turmoil. The FHA reports that the number of 203(k) loans taken out in 2008 nearly doubled from the previous year, with 2009 experiencing a 40% year over year increase. Potential homebuyers, attracted by relatively low market prices on foreclosed properties, are often left to contemplate how (and when!) they are going to be able to pay for the repairs once they purchase the house. This is not an uncommon scenario as foreclosed homes, which are often left abandoned, typically need extensive repairs. The 203(k) loan program solves this problem by enabling homebuyers to finance the construction work and start repairs on the home immediately after a loan closing. All residential properties, not just foreclosed homes, are potential candidates for the 203(k) loan program.
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Times are tough for homeowners facing rising mortgage payments and declining income. The recession and housing meltdown has been the double whammy causing record foreclosure rates across the nation. The feds have stepped in with the HAMP loan-a bailout for at-risk homeowners that offers the possibility of low, affordable mortgage payments. Although almost 4 million borrowers need help, how many of those will be able to qualify for a loan modification under the government plan?
The HAMP loan workout plan has standard guidelines that the Treasury Department has mandated all participating banks abide by. This is good news for borrowers-no more guessing about what it takes to qualify and how their mortgage payment will be affected. Once a homeowners passes the initial approval criteria, then their loan may be modified to a much lower interest rate and a much lower monthly payment.
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There are lending practices that are abusive and predatory in nature. How can you identify these? Below are questions that could help you determine fraud in lending. If you answered “yes” to any of the questions, contact the appropriate agency/agencies.
The information below will help you better determine if you have been a victim of mortgage fraud or predatory lending.
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