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01.11.17 Mortgage Information

Reduced Monthly Mortgage Insurance Rates for FHA Loans Starting January 27, 2017

UPDATE 1/20/17: This rate reduction was cancelled by the Trump Adminsitration. Click here for details.

The beginning of the new year comes with some BIG news for first time home buyers. FHA announced reduced monthly mortgage insurance rates for FHA loans starting January 27, 2017. This will reduce monthly payments for FHA buyers or allow them to qualify for a higher priced home. Here’s what you need to know about this change.

New Reduced Monthly Mortgage Insurance Rates for FHA Loans

The mortgage insurance rate on FHA loans is based on a the purchase price, down payment amount, and term. Most FHA buyers obtain a 30 year loan for under $625,500 and make a down payment of less than 5%. In this case, the monthly MI rate drops from 0.085% to 0.06% per month. On a $400,000 loan, this results in a $100 per month savings. Buyers making a down payment of 5% or more will see rates drop from 0.08% to 0.055%.

For loan amounts above $625,500, the savings is even greater. Loans with 5% down payment will drop from 0.1% to 0.06%. Lower down payment loans will change from 0.105% to 0.06%. On a $700,000 loan, this results in a $315-$420 per month savings.

Effective Date of Reduced Monthly MI Rates

In the past, FHA home loan changes were dependent upon the date that a case number was issued. This is not the case with the reduced monthly mortgage insurance rates for FHA loans starting January 27, 2017. All loans disbursed on or after that date will receive the new lower rate. The date that funds are disbursed is not always the same as the closing date. Contact your lender for details. If you have a loan scheduled to close this month, it may be worthwhile to look into altering the closing date in order to receive the new reduced monthly mortgage insurance rates.

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I grew up in Massachusetts, spent the majority of my young adult life in Boston, and own a home in Windham NH. I have owned properties in MA and NH. I specialize in mortgage lending in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and my company does have the ability to lend in other states. I graduated from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst Massachusetts in 2002. I have a Bachelor’s in Science. In addition to managing a team of loan officers my personal loan production is always in the top of the entire of company. I have personally been in the mortgage business for over 13 years. I pride myself with taking my clients from application to close in the smoothest and quickest way possible, while keeping them well informed during the entire process. I originate my own loans from start to finish and work hand in hand with my loan processors & underwriters to make sure I am updated to the minute with all of my files. I stay up to date with lending guidelines and speak with underwriters on a daily basis to ensure I am aware of all of the lending guidelines in place.

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