FHA Loan

FHA Loan:

FHA mortgage loans are issued by federally qualified lenders and insured by the U.S. Federal Housing Authority, a division of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

FHA loans are an attractive option, especially for first-time homeowners:

FHA guidelines are not entirely credit driven. They do, however, want to see that your most recent 12 month credit history is clean. Credit problems from 12 - 24 months out will not keep you from getting a loan, but they will need to be explained. Bankruptcies, foreclosures, short sales and consumer credit counseling services will all be judged on a case by case basis. This is why having the right loan officer, one who knows how different lenders will react to each of those credit issues, is of the utmost importance for FHA loans.

Here are some general features of FHA Loans:

Generally easier to qualify for than conventional loans.
Lower down payment requirements.
Cannot exceed statutory loan limits of $252,400 in most metro counties
Rates vary based on credit profile in 2008
Reduced monthly mortgage insurance because of upfront premium
Often higher in closing costs due to upfront mortgage insurance premiums

Contact Atlanta Home Loans today to find out if you can qualify for a FHA Loan today or, if not, exactly what you need to do to get qualified in the future.