February 15, 2011
With Mortgagee Letter 11-10, FHA announces an increase to the Annual Mortgage Insurance Premium on standard FHA loan programs and a change that affects case numbers.
Here are the 7 things you need to know about these changes:
1. These changes are effective April 18th, 2011.
2. The Annual Insurance Premium will increase .25% for standard forward mortgages. The Upfront Mortgage Insurance remains at 1.00%.
3. The Annual Premium is now 1.15% for LTVs GREATER than 95% on 30 year loans
4. The Annual Premium is now 1.10% for LTVs EQUAL to or LESS than 95% on 30 year loans
5. The Annual Premium is now .50% for LTVs GREATER than 90% on 15 year loans
6. The Annual Premium is now .25% for LTVs EQUAL to or LESS than 90% on 15 year loans
7. Case numbers with no activity for 6 months will automatically be canceled (includes case numbers pulled prior to April 18th, 2011.
This does not constitute a commitment to lend. All loans subject to full underwriting approval and satisfactory appraisal. Program subject to change without notice. Individual(s) listed are employees of Legacy Group Lending, Inc.