These changes were effective April 18, 2011 (for case numbers assigned on or after this date) 

The Upfront Mortgage Insurance remains at 1.00%.

The Annual Insurance Premium will increase from .90% to 1.15% for LTV’s greater than 95% on 30 yr loans.

The Annual Insurance Premium will increase from .85% to 1.10% for LTV’s less than or equal to 95% on 30 yr loans.

The Annual Insurance Premium will increase from .25% to .50% for LTV’s greater than 90% on 15 yr loans.

The Annual Insurance Premium will increase from 0% to .25% for LTV’s less than or equal to 90% on 15 yr loans.

To read Mortgagee Letter 11-10 in its entirety, click here.

In other words: on a $100,000 FHA 30 year fixed this equals a $21 higher monthly payment for homebuyers.

Please call or email Max Leaman for more information. (512) 293-1239 or Max@MaxLeaman.com.