FHA Insured 1-Year Adjustable Rate Mortgage

The monthly interest rate for this 1-year Adjustable Rate Mortgage is adjusted annually and calculated on the basis of the average yield on U.S. Treasury securities adjusted to a constant maturity of one year, plus an additional fixed margin of 2.75%. The amount of rate adjustment is limited by caps to no more than 1% annually and no more than 5% lifetime. The loan is assumable and no penalty is assessed for prepayment.

Loan Amount
$155,250 or less, depending on area.
Qualifying Ratios
29% and 41%
Term
Fully amortizing over 30 years.
Eligible Properties
Single family one-unit residences (call for information on 2-4 unit properties), including HUD approved condominiums, dwellings in Planned Unit Developments , and townhouse projects.
Maximum Loan-To-Value
Loan-to-Value is computed as the loan amount divided by the purchase price or the appraised value, whichever is less. If you're refinancing a loan which has been in effect for more than a year, the appraised value must be used. Guidelines for maximum Loan To Value amounts may vary for new construction properties.

Purchase or Refinance
Loan Amount LTV
Owner-Occupied Less Than $50,000 97%
$50,001-$124,999 97% of First $25,000
95% of Remainder
Greater Than $125,000 97% of First $25,000
95% of $25,000-$125,000
90% of Remainder
Second Home Less Than $155,250 85%
Investment NA NA

Cash-Out Refinances are available for 85% LTV.
Mortgage Insurance Premiums
HUD charges a a one-time up-front premium and an annual renewal risk-based mortgage insurance premium on all FHA insured loans. Loans secured by condominium units are subject only to a monthly insurance premium of .5% for the full term of the loan.

LTV Up-Front Fee Annual Premium Term (Years)
< 89.99% 2.25% 0.5% 7
90.00%-95.00% 2.25% 0.5% 12
>95.01% 2.25% 0.5% 30
Subordinate Financing
Is allowed in certain limited instances.
Buy-Downs
Buy-downs are permitted on purchase transactions only.
Seller Contributions
Seller contributions are permitted. Financing concessions, which include seller paid discount points, interest rate buy-downs, payment of mortgage interest, and up-front MIP must not exceed 6% of the sales price. Sales concessions, which include seller-paid closing costs, buyer-broker fees, condo or HOA fees, decorating allowances, etc., must be deducted from the sales price, dollar-for dollar, before calculating the mortgage amount.

Please Note:
The program guidelines presented here are general, and may not apply to your particular situation. Program costs and requirements may be different based on down payment, loan amount, occupancy, property location and other factors. Please contact a mortgage consultant for a customized analysis. Exceptions to these guidelines may also be available on a case by case basis.


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