FHA Loan benefits and things you should know

We recently spoke to one of our preferred local lenders, Treg Adams, and asked him about FHA loans. He gave us some general information that may answer some questions you have.

First you should know that FHA is currently the best loan product available in today’s market.  They have recently readjusted loan limits that will expire December 21,2008. The current FHA loan limit in Sussex county Delaware is currently $375,000 and approved borrowers can get a loan with as little as 3% down.

Some other highlites of an FHA loan are:

  • FHA allows for higher than average debt to income ratios and loan to values as well as below 600 credit scores
  • There is No reduction in LTV for properties in declining areas such as Fannie and Freddie
  • FHA offers a 95% LTV for cash out refinances as long as the occupants have occupied and made all house payment on time for the last 12 months
  • FHA allows for alternative forms of credit – such as car insurance, cable bills, electric bills, etc
  • Every company that originates an FHA mortgage must be an FHA approved company
  • FHA is a full doc loan

We know the world of financing can be very confusing if you don’t know all the terminology and such. That is why we recommend you always talk with a lending professional if you have any questions or concerns. If you need help finding the right lender for you, contact the Dream Team and we can point you in the right direction. The gentleman that provided this information is a good start.

Treg Adams works with First Horizon Home Loans and has over 11 years of banking experience. Treg’s philosophy is to listen to the customer’s needs, and respond to those needs efficiently and effectively.

If you would like to contact Treg with questions or to start the loan process here’s how you can do it.

  • Email - Tregadams@fhhlc.com
  • Cell -    (302) 858-1332
  • Toll Free - (800) 238-6662 - extension: 31

  

Like this post? Publish It On Your Own Blog

32 Comments


  1. This is useful information. Thanks for the post.

    Quote | Posted May 5, 2008, 9:32 pm

  2. [...] that will expire December 21,2008. Here are some of the highlights of the benefits of an FHA loan.http://delrealestateonline.com/blog/financing/fha-loans/fha-loan-benefits-and-things-you-should-know…2008 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale - JalopnikBarrett-Jackson: First 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Off the [...]

    Quote | Posted May 6, 2008, 4:02 pm

  3. [...] that will expire December 21,2008. Here are some of the highlights of the benefits of an FHA loan.http://delrealestateonline.com/blog/financing/fha-loans/fha-loan-benefits-and-things-you-should-know…DoitBest.com - The World&39s Largest Hardware Store?Co-op of hardware stores and lumber yards. More [...]

    Quote | Posted May 7, 2008, 11:20 pm

  4. [...] that will expire December 21,2008. Here are some of the highlights of the benefits of an fha loan.http://delrealestateonline.com/blog/financing/fha-loans/fha-loan-benefits-and-things-you-should-know…Florida Hospital AssociationNon-profit association representing hospitals throughout the State of [...]

    Quote | Posted May 10, 2008, 1:44 am

  5. [...] that will expire December 21,2008. Here are some of the highlights of the benefits of an fha loan.http://delrealestateonline.com/blog/financing/fha-loans/fha-loan-benefits-and-things-you-should-know…FHA Home Loan FHA Loan FHA Mortgage Financing FHA RefinanceMortgage lender offers fha financing and [...]

    Quote | Posted May 12, 2008, 9:10 pm

  6. [...] put programs in place to help home owners as well as new buyers. One of the big tools used today is FHA loans where buyers can purchase a home with only 3% down opposed to a conventional down payment of up to [...]

    Quote | Posted May 30, 2008, 12:09 pm

  7. [...] [...]

    Quote | Posted June 11, 2008, 5:17 am

  8. 0089. Guaranteed Personal Loans

    Quote | Posted July 19, 2008, 7:10 am

  9. 05390. Verizon Ringtones
    06467. Free Gospel Ringtones
    07792. Free Ringtone Converter
    07833. Free Ringtones For Alltel Carriers
    08788. Free Ringtones For Verizon
    08890. Samsung Ringtones Free Download Ring Tones For Cell Phone
    0942. Free Sanyo Ringtones Logos
    09830. Free Nokia 6101 Ringtones
    09979. Free Music Ringtones For Sprint
    10052. Download Free Verizon Ringtones
    10273. Free Iphone Ringtones
    10355. Free Nextel Ringtones

    Quote | Posted August 2, 2008, 10:11 am

  10. Today’s Most Popular Fha Loans

    What is fha loans with bad credit ?

    Fha loans are the most popular consumer mortgage loans you can possibly have today.
    Also fha bad credit loans are done by the government, basically the government have created these loans years ago and it was actually very popular.
    Fha bad credit loans also called fha hud loans have their fha guidelines and fha requirement.
    So for you to get a consumer mortgage and an fha approval you need to know the guidelines.

    1.Fha fees- fha fees are not so much different than any other conventional mortgage loans you had in the past.
    The problem is that some of us that apply to have a consumer mortgage are being charged high points in conventional mortgage loans.
    If you will read the fha guidelines you will understand that with fha lending it’s a much safer way to go because there are some restriction with the fha fees.
    2.Fha appraisal- fha appraisal is also not so different from a normal appraisal you will have to get done in a conventional mortgage.
    But here the appraiser that will appraise your home will have to be fha approved to get you an fha appraisal done.
    3.Fha conventional- fha conventional is not a normal term but some people are using this term for some reason.
    Fha conventional is not related to one another, fha is fha and conventional is conventional.
    4.Fha lenders- there are not a lot of fha lenders and fha brokers.
    A lot of people think that every mortgage broker can help them with their fha Home mortgage, no.
    Only a few Mortgage brokers out there are really fha approved, so before you make a decision about the next mortgage broker you will use make sure they’re approved.
    5.Fha loan limits- the fha loan limits have changed recently. Until march of 2008 the fha limits were up to $417,000, because of states like California, New york and Florida the fha loan limits have changed to $729,000.
    The new loan limits will help many homeowners to refinance their homes and avoid foreclosure.
    6.Fha pmi- fha pmi is the mortgage insurance you required to pay.
    Please read the fha requirements, in conventional loans you will pay pmi only if your loan is more than 80% ltv.
    Since fha programs don’t offer a second loan on your mortgage they will make you pay pmi instead, which is good because paying pmi is much better then a second loan.
    7.Fha rates- fha rates are much better then conventional interest rates.
    Conventional banks have a higher interest rates because they charge to the index of your loan a margin. Fha interest rates have no margin since the fha program is done by the government.
    Fha rates are lower then conventional rate loans.

    So again learn the fha guidelines and the fha requirements.
    now you will know the fha loan limits.
    1. you will probably have to pay fha pmi.
    3. The fha rates shouldn’t be higher then conventional rate loans.
    Now go find fha lenders or an fha broker, get your refinance or mortgage done and save your home.

    Quote | Posted August 8, 2008, 12:27 pm

  11. The site delrealestateonline.com is cool site, respect, webmaster. see this state electric water heaters

    Quote | Posted August 10, 2008, 7:27 am

  12. Hello Friends, Are you going trough financial troubles? If so, don’t worry. We can help you find the right loan to help you out and get you back on your feet. Visit our page and you will be able to find the right loan for you–Home Loans, Student Loans, Personal Loans, and more. Don’t hesitate anymore! Click Here!

    Quote | Posted August 13, 2008, 12:46 pm

  13. loan
    personal loan
    cash loans online
    loan cash
    unsecured personal loan
    cash advance
    online loan
    business loan
    payday loan
    equity loan
    loan consolidation
    small business loan
    fast loan
    unsecured loan
    short term loan
    quick cash
    no fax payday loan
    no credit check loans
    small cash loan
    fast cash loan
    money loan
    refinance loan
    payday advance
    money fast
    quick loans
    instant cash loan
    payday loan online
    money cash
    fast cash
    loan application
    loan company
    emergency cash loan
    fast payday loan
    payday loans no teletrack
    personal loan online
    payday cash advance
    cash advance payday loan
    loan direct
    payday cash loan
    instant payday loan
    instant cash
    quick cash loan
    improvement loan
    quick payday loan
    equity loan rate
    no faxing payday loan
    pay day advance
    fast cash advance
    paycheck advance
    payday loans guaranteed
    online cash advance
    personal cash loan
    payday advance loan
    emergency cash
    cheap payday loan
    cash til payday loan
    quick cash advance

    only on http://www.hourlyloan.com
    Thanks,
    Haigreern
    paydayloanseo.com

    Quote | Posted August 16, 2008, 1:01 pm

  14. Very nice site!
    cheap viagra

    Quote | Posted August 18, 2008, 7:24 am

  15. The delrealestateonline.com is cool site, good job, owner.
    viagra viagra drugs.

    Quote | Posted August 18, 2008, 12:39 pm

  16. Your site- delrealestateonline.com is interesting site, good job, owner.
    Buy Cialis

    Quote | Posted August 20, 2008, 8:21 pm

  17. Nice site
    Thanks, webmaster.

    Quote | Posted August 24, 2008, 6:50 pm

  18. Cool blog
    Thanks, webmaster.

    Quote | Posted August 25, 2008, 2:14 pm

  19. Beautifull design
    Thanks, webmaster.

    Quote | Posted August 25, 2008, 11:30 pm

  20. Cool blog
    Thanks, webmaster.

    Quote | Posted August 26, 2008, 5:41 am

  21. Nice site
    Thanks, webmaster.

    Quote | Posted August 26, 2008, 5:42 am

  22. Amazine site
    Thanks, webmaster.

    Quote | Posted August 26, 2008, 8:47 am

  23. Nice site
    Thanks, webmaster.

    Quote | Posted August 26, 2008, 8:49 am

  24. Amazine site
    Thanks, webmaster.

    Quote | Posted August 26, 2008, 11:32 am

  25. Beautifull design
    Thanks, webmaster.

    Quote | Posted August 26, 2008, 4:45 pm

  26. Amazine site
    Thanks, webmaster.

    Quote | Posted August 26, 2008, 4:47 pm

  27. Beautifull design
    Thanks, webmaster.

    Quote | Posted August 26, 2008, 9:04 pm

  28. Amazine site
    Thanks, webmaster.

    Quote | Posted August 27, 2008, 5:51 am

  29. Very amazing site
    Thanks, webmaster.

    Quote | Posted August 27, 2008, 5:52 am

  30. Coll blog.
    Thanks, webmaster.

    Quote | Posted August 27, 2008, 1:30 pm

  31. [url=http://www.trd9570.in]best beach in texas[/url]
    decorative tile backsplash

    Quote | Posted September 2, 2008, 3:08 am

  32. Does somebody try loans from [url=http://www.paydayloanseo.com]loan[/url] before?
    i wan’t to make an personal loan on this company and i am looking for feedback.

    Thanks,
    Haigreern

    paydayloanseo.com ?

    Quote | Posted November 16, 2008, 7:39 am

Leave a reply