FHA Eliminates Unlimited CLTVs for Refinance Transactions
This update from Mortgagee Letter 2010-24 contains changes to the new maximum CLTV limits for refinance transactions, which will be effective for case numbers assigned on or after September 7, 2010.
The combined amount of the FHA-insured first mortgage and any subordinate lien may not exceed the applicable FHA LTV AND the geographical maximum mortgage amount (does not apply to streamline refinance transactions).
Here are the 4 Maximum CLTVs for Refinance Transactions that you need to know about:
Rate and Term (or No Cash Out) Refinances = 97.75%
Refinances for Borrowers in Negative Equity Positions* = 115%
FHA-to-FHA Streamline Refinances With or Without Appraisals = 125%
Once Obama sings it, this bill will allow FHA to raise it’s annual premiums from .55% to 1.55%. The idea is that FHA, being the crutch of our housing recovery, can better position itself and rebuild reserves. The idea is that FHA will lower its upfront premium, which went up from 1.75% to 2.25%, and raise it’s annual premium (paid monthly) as needed. Whether or not FHA raises it partially or all the way to 1.55% is what we wait for.
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By a very strong bipartisan vote of 406 – 4 the House passed H.R. 5072, the “FHA Reform Act of 2010″. This bill, sponsored by Rep. Waters (D-CA) and Capito (R-WV) strengthens the FHA mortgage insurance program while keeping the program affordable and available for responsible homeowners. The bill will allow FHA to increase the annual (monthly) premium. This is a victory for homebuyers. In February, FHA increased the upfront premium from 1.75% to 2.25%. With this new authority, HUD will DECREASE the upfront premium to 1% and increase the annual premium from .55% to .85%. This will reduce the upfront burden on homeowners while most quickly restoring FHA’s reserves to the congressionally mandated level. The bill also included an amendment to increase the FHA multifamily loan limits in multi-story (elevator) buildings. The House defeated amendments to raise the FHA downpayment requirement, decrease the loan limits, and cap the market share for FHA. The NAR-supported bill now moves to the Senate.
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