Sources of Mortgage Funds Flashcards
Typical residential loans
Conventional (less, not gov backed)
Federal Housing Administration
Veteran’s Administration
USDA Rural Housing
Conventional loan
“Typical”
FRM
Balloon note
ARM
What is the maximum LTV that many conventional lenders prefer?
Put down 20%, get 80% LTV
LTV
Loan-to-value
Can a conventional mortgage have higher LTVs?
Yes, between 80-97%
What is Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) for?
The amount you go over 80% LTV
Adds extra to your monthly payment
When do we pay PMI?
When borrowing more than 80%, meaning you put down less than 20%
How do people avoid PMI?
Put 20% down
Get a 2nd mortgage (higher rate)
Get government backed mortgage
What is the Federal Housing Administration part of?
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Does the FHA lend money?
No, but if a loan is approved and the lender defaults they will pay it all back
Who obtains FHA loans?
First-time homebuyers
Lesser credit buyers
High debt ratio buyers
Buyers with little cash
Maximum FHA loan amount
$271,050 in Alabama
How much do FHA borrowers invest?
3.5%
Why are government loans more expensive?
Have to pay an upfront premium of 1% of the loan for mortgage insurance (can be amortized)
What are other amounts the borrower might have to pay?
- 35% - 1.55% of the loan amount each year for mortgage insurance
- to pay for mortgage defaults