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If you have an FHA buyer that has been pre-approved you may want to make sure they are aware of these changes.

Effective for all FHA case numbers assigned on or after October 4, 2010:

Annual Premium Changes

For mortgage involving an LTV > 95%, the annual premium is increased to .90 percent (from . 55 percent)  of the remaining insured principle balance on loans with terms > 15 years increased .25 percent on loan with < 15  years.

Upfront Premium Changes

On all FHA mortgage types ( purchase, refinance and streamline), upfront premiums will decrease to 1.00 ( from 2.25 percent).

Hopefully this helps you keep your buyers informed on their loan process

I just quoted an FHA buyer a 30 year fixed rate of 4.125%. The rates have dropped significantly in the last few days.

 

Maybe this information can help get a few of your buyers get off the fence since we all know they will not last this long.

 

Last week we were quoting 4.75% compared to 4.125% today.

 

On a $100,000 loan the difference between 4.125% and 4.75% is $13,000 over the life of the loan. That is a pretty big savings if you ask me.

 

Please let me know if I can do anything to help!

 

Have a great day!

 

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Tim Hart Jr.

VanDyk Mortgage

3820 Colonial Blvd Suite #100

Ft Myers,FL. 33966

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E-mail- thart453@vandykmortgage.com

 

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