To much fanfare, FHA announced measures to better protect their insurance fund in a recent Final Ruling published in the Federal Register. Slipped in as a footnote to this announcement was a declaration that FHA is deaf to the concerns of the real estate industry. They are taking aim to again attempt to reduce the [...]
Read moreFHA Premium Rate Increase Makes PMI a Better Option for Many Borrowers
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) implemented a 25 bps increase to its annual premium rates on April 18, resulting in a payment increase for FHA borrowers. With this change, RMIC (an iLoan preferred mortgage insurer) offers equal or lower monthly premium rates on all LTVs with no upfront premium. RMIC Monthy PMI vs. FHA MIP [...]
Read moreMortgage Insurance IS tax deductible… still.
There is some good news for those of you with mortgage insurance. As part of the tax bill recently passed by Congress… mortgage insurance premiums will remain FULLY tax deductible for those with a household income of less than $100,000. Those with a household income of $100,000-$109,000 may be able to qualify for a PARTIAL deduction. [...]
Read moreFHA Mortgage Insurance and Seller Concession Changes – Ramifications
HUD has regrettably increased the annual mortgage insurance premium and soon will have succeeded in reducing the allowable seller concessions. It’s easy to know that this will have a big impact but it will actually change the lending landscape.
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January 22, 2012




