The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today increased the conforming loan limits for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae from $417,000 to $424,100. This is the first time the loan limit climbed above $417,000 in 10 years. The baseline loan limit was established by the Housing and Economic Recovery ... » Learn More about Conforming Loan Limit Increased the First Time in 10 Years
FHA Loan Limits
January 26 FHA Cost Drop, Tighter Appraisal Review Process
The FHA monthly mortgage insurance premium drops January 26 by .50%. This is to make it more competitive with Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae's 3% down programs. The FHA Up Front Mortgage Insurance Premium will still be 1.75%. The better quality borrowers have migrated to conventional financing because ... » Learn More about January 26 FHA Cost Drop, Tighter Appraisal Review Process
New FHA Loan Limits Lower for 2014
Effective Jan 1st 2014 FHA Max loan limits will be reduced to $625,500 (from $725,750) per HUD Mortgagee Letter 2013-43. ... » Learn More about New FHA Loan Limits Lower for 2014