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FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums Increasing April 9, 2012
FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums Increasing April 9, 2012.
via FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums Increasing April 9, 2012.
FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums Increasing April 9, 2012
Planning to use an FHA-backed mortgage for your next home loan? You might want to get your application in gear today.
Beginning next week, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is changing the way it charges mortgage insurance to U.S. homeowners. For the fourth time since 2010, FHA mortgage insurance premiums are rising for all FHA-backed homeowners.
For FHA Case Numbers assigned on, or after, Monday, April 9, 2012, there are two planned changes.
First, FHA Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premiums (UFMIP) will increase by 75 basis points to 1.75%, or $1,750 per $100,000 borrowed. Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium is paid at closing, and typically added to an FHA borrower’s loan size.
The current UFMIP rate is 1.000 percent.
Second, annual FHA mortgage insurance premiums are rising. All new FHA-backed loans will be subject to a 10 basis point increase in annual mortgage insurance premiums, costing homeowners an extra $100 per $100,000 borrowed per year.
The new FHA annual mortgage insurance premium schedule follows :
- 15-year loan term, loan-to-value > 90% : 0.60% MIP per year
- 15-year loan term, loan-to-value <= 90% : 0.35% MIP per year
- 15-year loan term, loan-to-value <= 78% : 0.00% MIP per year
- 30-year loan term, loan-to-value > 95% : 1.25% MIP per year
- 30-year loan term, loan-to-value <= 95% : 1.20% MIP per year
In addition, for loans above $625,500, beginning with FHA Case Numbers assigned on, or after, June 11, 2012, there will be an additional 25 basis point increase in annual MIP.
To calculate your monthly MIP obligation as a FHA homeowners, multiply your starting loan size by your insurance rate from the list above, then divide by 12.
Note that the FHA mortgage insurance changes apply to new FHA Case Numbers only. If you have an FHA mortgage approval in-process, or an existing FHA home loan, you are not subject to the new MIP schedule. To avoid paying the FHA’s new MIP schedule, therefore, begin your FHA mortgage application today.
Once your FHA Case Number is assigned, you’re locked in to today’s lower premiums.
Changes to FHA Mortgage Insurance Announced
Changes to FHA Mortgage Insurance Announced.
The changes that were initially announced to be effective for cases assigned on and after April and June 1st are now effective for cases assigned on and after April 9, 2012 and on and after June 11, 2012 for loan amounts that exceed $625,500. Additional information was also added regarding reduced up-front and annual premiums for certain FHA streamline refinances and applies for cases assigned on and after June 11, 2012.
Warning to all- HUD couldn’t have made it any more confusing for us. We will all be challenged in the coming months with making sure we have communications and systems in place to assure we are using the correct MI premiums as determined by case assignment date, loan term, loan type, loan amount and LTV. Below I have attempted to lay it out in as organized a fashion as I’ve been able to determine after uncrossing my eyes which crossed while reading through the Mortgagee Letter.
Up-Front MIP Increase
• If the FHA case is assigned on and after 04/09/2012: UFMIP = 1.75% per Mortgagee Letter 2012-4
• If the FHA case is assigned 10/04/2010 – 04/08/2012: UFMIP = 1.00%
Annual MI Increases
If the FHA case is assigned on or after 04/09/2012 per Mortgagee Letter 2012-4
• > 15 yr Term: > 95% LTV = 1.25%
<=95% LTV = 1.20%
• < = 15 yr Term: > 90% LTV = .60%
>=79% LTV = .35%
• Single Family forward mortgages with amortization terms of 15 years or less, and a loan-to-value (LTV) ratio of 78 percent or less, remain exempt from the Annual MIP (see Mortgagee Letter 2011-35).
If the FHA case is assigned 04/18/2011 – 04/08/2012
• > 15 yr Term: > 95% LTV = 1.15%
<=95% LTV = 1.10%
• < = 15 yr Term: > 90% LTV = .50%
>=79% LTV = .25%
• Single Family forward mortgages with amortization terms of 15 years or less, and a loan-to-value (LTV) ratio of 78 percent or less, remain exempt from the Annual MIP (see Mortgagee Letter 2011-35).
If the FHA case is assigned on or after 06/11/2012 AND the base loan amount exceeds $625,500 Mortgagee Letter 2012-4:
• > 15 yr Term: > 95% LTV = 1.50%
<=95% LTV = 1.45%
• < = 15 yr Term: > 90% LTV = .85%
>=79% LTV = .60%
• Single Family forward mortgages with amortization terms of 15 years or less, and a loan-to-value (LTV) ratio of 78 percent or less, remain exempt from the Annual MIP (see Mortgagee Letter 2011-35).
Up-Front MIP Decreases for Certain FHA to FHA Streamline Refinances
If FHA case assignment is dated on and after 06/11/2012 and the current FHA loan being paid off was endorsed prior to 06/01/2009 per Case Query in FHA Connection, up-front MIP = .01% and annual MI = .55%.
FHA determined that these increases are necessary to encourage the return of private capital in the residential mortgage market and strengthen the Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund. Taken together, these premium changes will enable FHA to increase revenues at a time that is critical to the ongoing stability of its Mutual Mortgage Insurance (MMI) Fund, contributing more than $1 billion to the Fund, based on current volume projections through Fiscal Year 2013. FHA estimates that the increase to the upfront premium will cost new borrowers an average of approximately $5 more per month.
Kentucky FHA loans
Kentucky FHA loans have always been a great alternative for people who don’t quite qualify for Conventional financing. The guidelines are more forgiving allowing for smaller down payments, higher debt to income ratios, some credit issues, and more sources for the down payment.
The great thing is that the interest rate is only slightly higher than a conventional loan. Sometimes the interest rate is actually lower. Remember this! IF you go to a Kentucky Mortgage Broker or a Bank and the rate quoted is exceptionally higher, they are charging you too much. Call around for quotes. You will usually get a better rate from a Kentucky Mortgage broker.
Advantages:
- Kentucky FHA loans are not as strict on credit scoring. We can go down to a 580 credit score with compensating factors and if it makes sense.
- High debt to income ratios: 31% / 55%
- 100% of down payment can be a gift from: relative, close friend, or employer. Currently Kentucky Housing will give you up to $6,000 for down payment assistance with Kentucky FHA mortgage loans
- Seller, builder, or realtor can pay up to 6% of the sales price towards the buyers closing costs, discount points, prepaids, and up front mortgage insurance premium.
- Buyer can finance closing costs into the loan, except for prepaids and discount points.
- Credit criteria is not as strict as a Conventional loan. In fact, you might qualify if you have filed a chapter 13 bankruptcy and have been in it for at least one year.
Disadvantages:
- Kentucky FHA mortgage insurance may be more expensive than Conventional mortgage insurance.
- Maximum loan amounts are lower than conventional loans and they are determined by area.
Kentucky FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums 2011
Kentucky FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums 2011
Kentucky FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium Amounts
EFFECTIVE FOR CASE ASSIGNMENTS DATED ON OR AFTER APRIL 18, 2011
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