A Chapter 13 bankruptcy does not disqualify a borrower from obtaining an FHA-insured mortgage, provided that the lender documents that one year of the pay-out period under the bankruptcy has elapsed the borrower’s payment performance has been satisfactory and all required payments …

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You’ve settled your claim with your home owners insurance agent and you have an insurance settlement check but it’s made out to you and your mortgage company; How do you cash it to pay for the repairs

FHA Buyer Financed Closing Costs Financing of Transaction Costs for Real Estate Owned Properties (REO) Purchased under Federal Housing Administrations  $100 Down Sales Incentive Click for mortgagee letter/details  Related articles Underwriting Tip – FHA Gift Funds (theraleighmortgageguy.com) Buyers Receive up to 3.5% …

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FHA Underwriting Tip; FHA allows a borrower to meet the minimum statutory investment by using gift funds from either a close family member, government agency or approved non profit. FHA requires that all gift letters include the section 1010 verbiage below – …

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