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FAQs about FHA Modernization and the Stimulus Bill

posted 41 weeks ago on Blown Mortgage

Thanks to reader Frank for sending this brief FAQ about the Federal Housing Administration's Modernization bill and the Federal Stimulus Bill that was just passed.  With all of the confusion around the changes proposed to FHA loan limits as well as the new conforming loan limits that will be in effect as a result of the stimulus package.  FAQ Regarding FHA Modernization Q- Where are the new loan limits going to, and when? A- Right now, the county loan limits are at 95% of the median home value within each individual county. The stimulus bill which President Bush passed, will raise these limits to 125% of the average median home value. A simple calculation would be to take the limit and multiply it by 1.315 (or raise it by 31.5%). We think the new loan limits will be accepted wi

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