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Increase in Upfront Premiums for FHA Mortgage Insurance

FHA loans with a case number assigned on or after April 5, 2010, will have a 2.25% upfront mortgage insurance premium. This is a .5% increase. Case numbers are generally assigned when there is a contract with a property address, and a closing date AND the borrower has committed to go forward with the loan.

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HUD Takes Action To Speed Resale Of Foreclosures - FAQ

With certain exceptions, FHA currently prohibits insuring a mortgage on a home owned by the seller for less than 90 days. This temporary waiver will give FHA borrowers access to a broader array of recently foreclosed properties.

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$8,000 Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended, Expanded to $6,500 for Repeat Homebuyers

The government has significantly extended and expanded tax credits available for homebuyers. I want you to have accurate information about the homebuyer tax credits.

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Housing Affordability: Highest Level In 18 Years

Houses are the cheapest they've been since 1991. Bolstered by affordable interest rates and low prices, nationwide housing affordability during the second quarter of 2009 continued to hover near its highest level since the series began 18 years ago, according to the National Association of Home Builders (Aug. 19, 2009). You have the financial opportunity of a lifetime.

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