FHA loan limit increases to $498,257 in 2024

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is increasing the “floor” and “ceiling” FHA loan limits in 2024 to $498,257 and $1,149,825, respectively, the FHA announced Tuesday. The new FHA loan limits apply to... Read more »
FHA updates appraisal requirements on GSE-certified manufactured homes

FHA updates appraisal requirements on GSE-certified manufactured homes

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced this week that it has implemented updated appraisal requirements for the valuation of manufactured homes certified under Fannie Mae’s MH Advantage and Freddie Mac’s CHOICEHome programs.... Read more »
loanDepot’s new FHA down payment assistance program lets borrowers put zero down

loanDepot’s new FHA down payment assistance program lets borrowers put zero down

loanDepot has rolled out a new down payment assistance program for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan borrowers that enables them to put zero money down upfront. In loanDepot’s program, dubbed AccessZERO, the down payment... Read more »
Gordon: FHA is examining mortgage loan assumption rules, hoping for a new partial claim option

Gordon: FHA is examining mortgage loan assumption rules, hoping for a new partial claim option

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is working to offer a new partial claim option before the end of 2023, according to the federal housing commissioner at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Julia... Read more »