In a series of Mortgagee Letters, dated Sept. 18, 2009, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provided new guidelines affecting the independence, portability, and validity periods ...

An FHA appraisal confirms that your home will qualify for an FHA loan. It's not an inspection, but the FHA appraiser will check for structural soundness and safety. Some or all of the mortgage lenders ...

FHA loans offer flexibility to borrowers with low credit scores and limited funds for a home down payment. But there’s one area where FHA lenders can’t be flexible: the appraisal. Any property that’s ...

You’ll need an FHA appraisal to buy or refinance with an FHA loan. Knowing what to expect makes it less intimidating. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners ...

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced a new policy on Wednesday that will enable mortgage borrowers to “request a ...

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StreetLinks National Appraisal Services announces its full compliance with FHA Mortgagee Letter 2009-28 released several weeks ago. FHA has long advised lenders and appraisers of the importance of ...

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) today announced several significant policy changes that are intended to improve their exposure to risk. The changes, effective January 1, include: Modification ...

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) on Friday evening released a new Mortgagee Letter (ML) announcing guidance for property appraisals in light of concerns related to the outbreak of the COVID-19 ...

When selling your home, the goal is to get lots of strong offers from well-qualified buyers. Some of those offers may come from borrowers using loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) ...