April 29, 2011
FHA Loans: How Does the Bank Approve FHA Loan Applicants?
There are many types of FHA insured loans available for single-family residences. Borrowers can apply for a traditional home loan with a down payment, fixed interest rate and a 15 or 30-year mortgage. But there are plenty of other loans which can be applied for including; Section 203h Insured Mortgage for Disaster Victims Section 255 Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) Section 203k Rehabilitation Mortgage Energy-Efficient Mortgage Program (EEM) Adjustable rate mortgages Section 248 Indian Reservations and Other Restricted Lands Title I Home Improvements Regardless of what loan product is preferred, for new purchases and many FHA refinancing options, borrowers must fill out an application giving information that includes employment and residence history, detailed accounts of outstanding debts and monthly financial obligations and much more. The FHA requires this information in | more...