FHA Loans

FHA stands for Federal Housing Authority.

FHA Loans provide low-cost insured Home Mortgage Loans that suit a variety of purchasing options. 

If you're unsure about your credit rating or have concerns about a down payment, FHA loans can give you peace of mind with super low closing costs and flexible payment options.

To be eligible for FHA Mortgage Loans, your monthly housing costs (mortgage principal and interest, property taxes, and insurance) must meet a specified percentage of your gross monthly income.

Your credit background will be fairly considered. You must be able to make a down payment, cover closing costs, and have enough income to pay your monthly debt.

The maximum amount for an FHA Mortgage is determined by:

• Maximum Loan Amount in North Carolina: The Maximum FHA Loan amount allowed for FHA Home Mortgages varies from county to county in North Carolina. The highest maximum FHA Home Loan right now in North Carolina is $729,750. The lowest maximum amount available in any county is $271,050.
• Maximum financing: In NC, the maximum FHA financing will be 97.75% of the appraised value of the home or its selling price, whichever is lower.

FHA loans require the home buyer to invest at least 3.5% of the sales price in cash for the down payment and closing costs.

If the sales price is $100,000 for example, the home buyer must invest at least $3,500.

However, the home buyer can use gifts from family, funds from local, state, or government agencies, or other sources for the down payment.

While FHA Guidelines do require that the property be Owner Occupied (OO), they do allow you to purchase condos, planned unit developments, manufactured homes, and 1-4 family residences, in which the borrower intends to occupy one part of the multi-unit residence.

There are three main types of FHA Refinance loans available in North Carolina.

• FHA Rate/Term Refinance
  The FHA Rate/Term Refinance is for borrowers who currently have a conventional fixed rate or ARM mortgage and wish to refinance into an FHA Mortgage. This program helps borrowers who wish to have a stable, fixed rate FHA Insured Loan.
• Cash-Out Refinance
  A FHA Cash Out Refinance is perfect for the homeowner who wants to access the equity that they have built up in their home. This program is beneficial to homeowners whose property has increased in value since it was purchased.
• Streamline Refinance
  The FHA Streamline Refinance is designed to lower the interest rate on a current FHA House Loan or convert a current FHA adjustable-rate mortgage into a fixed rate. An FHA Streamline Refinance can be performed quickly and easily. It requires much less hassle and paperwork than a normal refinance including no appraisal, no qualifying debt ratios, and no income verification.

The maximum FHA Loan Amount allowed for FHA Mortgage Refinance varies from county to county in NC. The highest maximum FHA refinance loan amount right now in North Carolina is $729,750. The lowest maximum amount available in any county is $271,050.

Maximum financing: In North Carolina, the maximum financing for an FHA Rate Term Refinance (No Cash-Out) or FHA Streamline Refinance Program (No Cash-Out) will be 97.75% of the appraised value of the home or its selling price, whichever is lower.
The maximum financing for an FHA Cash-Out Refinance in North Carolina is 85%.

To be eligible for an FHA Mortgage Loan Refinance in North Carolina, your monthly housing costs (mortgage principal and interest, property taxes, and insurance) must meet a specified percentage of your gross monthly income.

Your credit background will be fairly considered. You must be able to make a down payment, cover closing costs, and have enough income to pay your monthly debt.