How to Pick an FHA Loan
FHA (Federal Housing Administration) is the most convenient, easy to get and easy to pay mortgage loan as compared to the conventional mortgage loans which you can get to purchase your house. However, because of the recent subprime mortgage crisis, it has become quite difficult for the individuals to evaluate the potential FHA loans because of their patterned credit history.
Selecting the right FHA lender is not very difficult. But, you have to evaluate what is best for you which you can do by comparing all the potential FHA loan options.
Instructions
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First of all, you have to get the necessary approval from the lender who is recommended for you. You will be referred to the loan officer or officers by the realtors. The realtors recommend the loan officers who have provided good services in the past. After getting the required approval, you have to ask for the pre-approval letter from your loan provider. In addition, you have to request to your lender to provide you the copy of your credit report.
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Then, you have to get the GFE (Good Faith Estimate) from your lender on your proposed amount of loan. The GFE will include the details of the closing cost, down payment and the monthly instalment for your house. It is extremely important for you to get the accurate figures of property taxes and home owners insurance (per annum) in order to estimate the monthly instalment. It is one of the requirements of an FHA loan that you have to pay the insurance premium and property tax along with the monthly payment. After getting the GFE from your lenders, you will be able to compare them with each other after which you can assess which one is more suitable for you.
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Try to contact with a couple of more FHA lenders and schedule a meeting with them. In the meeting, discuss what offers you have been given by the other lenders. Then, ask them if they can provide you a loan on more favourable terms. Get the GFE from the new lenders and compare it with the GFE which you gained from the old lenders. Now, you are in a good position to find the best loan repayment plan for you. Compare the closing cost, down payment, property taxes and insurance cost to find the amount of monthly instalments. Apply for the loan which suits you the most.