FHA Increases UFMIP and Down Payments

So I’m sitting here watching CNBC, and what do I hear?

FHA changes UFMIP to 2.25% and Down Payments are being increased!

If you recall, I have been writing about my outlook on FHA changes for a while now, and folks, I wasn’t that far off.

The Federal Housing Administration has been in some financial trouble due to [...]

HUD Will Require 3.5% Down Payment for FHA Loans

HUD has posted changes to the required down payment structure. These changes are effective for case numbers assigned on or after January 1, 2009.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Effective Date
Case # assignments on or after January 1, 2009

Down payment
3.5% and can no longer consist of Borrower paid closing costs.. i.e. the entire investment is via true down payment (96.5% LTV [...]