- 620 minimum FICO score 620-639 score rate adjustments apply
- 96.5% LTV Purchases (only 3.5% down!)
- 97.75% LTV rate/term refinances
- 85% LTV cash out refinances
- 29%/43% debt ratios
(exceptions up to 50% on the back end ratio with compensating factors)
- No more than 30 day payment on a mortgage in the last 12 months to qualify
- Up to 6% seller concessions (seller can pay the pre-paids too!)
- Down payment can be a gift from a family member (must source the gift)
- Down payment CAN be borrowed (must be a secured loan i.e car, furniture, or savings account loan. Will need the terms and promissory note from the loan and the payments must be included in their debt ratio calculations)
- FHA licensed appraiser required
- Seller must own the property a minimum of 90 days prior to a contract
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