My, My, Oh My MI

I read a post just the other day about how VA loan originations have increased over 40% and FHA loan originations have dropped over 24% during the first half of fiscal 2012. Although these results are nationwide, I have not seen the increase of VA loans in the Northwest Indiana area. My guess is that areas closer to military bases are probably seeing a large increase though.

Probably the biggest reason for FHA falling out of favor and VA picking up the slack is the cost of mortgage insurance. While VA loans have a funding fee, FHA has an upfront premium of 1.75% and a monthly fee of just over 0.1% (1.25% a year divided over 12 months). On several of my prospective Indiana client’s homes, this amounts to…

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No Money Down Loans Still Exist

If you have followed any of my blogs, you will know that I am a big fan of No Money Down home loans. I realize that directly contradicts many of the “Talking Heads” on TV and radio that say that home ownership is out of reach for many families due to the required 20% down payments, but that’s OK. I work with buyers on nearly a daily basis who buy homes with no down payment and I don’t mind showing how I do it.

By using the USDA Rural Development loan program, as well as the VA loan program, I have been able to finance my buyers with little money out of pocket for closing and other costs. This is the benefit of having a knowledgeable USDA Lender working with a savvy real estate agent.

To show you how powerful this program is, my last client purchased a very nice new home for $164,900 with only $319.08 out of pocket. This includes ALL lender fees, closing costs, start-up costs to escrow funds for property taxes and insurance, 12 months worth of prepaid insurance, appraisal, etc. EVERYTHING!!!

While not every buyer will qualify to a No Money Down loan, there are a large number properties in the State of Indiana that will qualify and many first-time and next-time home buyers who will be able to take advantage of the programs that we offer.

To find out more, call me at 219-695-0369 or email scott@nwiloanguy.com. You may also visit my website at www.IndianaZeroDownHomes.com.

Scott

Your Indiana mortgage expert specializing in FHAVA, and USDA Rural Development loans.

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