Hernando, MS

As you may know by now, FHA mortgages are about to get a bit more expensive.

In its announcement, the FHA said it would increase its annual mortgage insurance premium by 0.10 of a percentage point for loans under $625,500, which would now cost 1.25 percent of the loan amount, up from 1.15 percent. That change takes effect on April 1.

The agency also said it planned to raise another fee, known as the upfront mortgage premium, by 0.75 of a percentage point, bringing the premium to 1.75 percent of the loan amount, which can be rolled into the mortgage.

Here is how the new increases will look to the borrower:

Disclaimer: HUD has not officially published a HUD Mortgagee Letter reflecting these new policy changes.

For more information please contact DOUG CAPPS at (662) 429-5100 ext. 105. NMLS ID #68160.

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, 224 West Commerce St, Hernando, MS 38632 is a "MS and TN Licensed Mortgage Company." NMLS ID #2289. An Equal Housing Lender. All loans are subject to credit approval and compliance with investor guidelines. Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp is not affiliated with USDA Rural Development.

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If you are interested in purchasing a new home, then don't forget about the Home Loan Plus Grant! The MS Home Corp Home Loan Plus provides grants up to $14,999.00 to qualified low income individuals to purchase homes.

Currently, there is over $3.4million available for grants. Restrictions and household income limits do apply.

Here is the website for more information: www.mshc.com/hlp

For more information please contact DOUG CAPPS at (662) 429-5100 ext. 105. NMLS ID #68160.

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, 224 West Commerce St, Hernando, MS 38632 is a "MS and TN Licensed Mortgage Company." NMLS ID #2289. An Equal Housing Lender. All loans are subject to credit approval and compliance with investor guidelines.

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The MS Home Corp Home Saver program assists homeowners by making mortgage payments who have lost their job or experienced a reduction in income through no fault of their own due to the economy and are at risk of default or losing their home to foreclosure. Restrictions apply.

Click the following link for more information: www.mshomesaver.com.

For more information about mortgage financing, please contact DOUG CAPPS at (662) 429-5100 ext. 105. NMLS ID #68160.

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, 224 West Commerce St, Hernando, MS 38632 is a "MS and TN Licensed Mortgage Company." NMLS ID #2289. An Equal Housing Lender. All loans are subject to credit approval and compliance with investor guidelines.

Know your mortgage options!

Finally some good news for Veterans!

On November 21, 2011, the President signed HR 674 which reduces the VA Funding Fees associated with VA Home Loans. This new fee structure will be in effect for loans closing after 11/22/2011 until 09/30/2016.

This will help reduce costs for Veterans purchasing a home. Some good news!

Keep in mind that the VA Funding Fee is waived for Veterans that are receiving at least 10% VA disability.

Click this link for the funding fee chart.

For more information please contact DOUG CAPPS at (662) 429-5100 ext. 105. NMLS ID #68160.

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, 224 West Commerce St, Hernando, MS 38632 is a "MS and TN Licensed Mortgage Company." NMLS ID #2289. An Equal Housing Lender. All loans are subject to credit approval and compliance with investor guidelines.

Know your mortgage options!