Saturday, February 1, 2014

What You Should Know About Applying For California FHA Home Loans

By Jayne Rutledge


If you are a California resident with family you can apply for California FHA home loans, allowing you to buy your own home. Your income is one of the criteria used to determine your eligibility and the amount of money you can borrow. The income amount required to qualify can differ from one county to another and it is advisable to check if you meet the required level before you start your loan application to avoid disappointment.

Credit scoring is used to help determine the borrowers eligibility and is calculated using their income and payments over the previous one to two year period. The FICO method of credit scoring is used, with an acceptable score for an FHA home loan being between 580 and 620. However, it should be noted that many of the larger mortgage companies will require applicants to score 740 or over. Borrowers with less than the required score will find it difficult to obtain a loan from a reliable source.

Applicants need to supply details of their income for the two years prior to their application. They will also have to provide detailed accounts of all their income and debt payments. Their FHA loan application can be turned down if there are late payments or defaults in their financial history for the previous year.

Income which the borrower has received over the last year does not have to be from regular employment. Anyone who is retired and receives a pension or regular income from investments may qualify for a home loan. A certified loan adviser is the best source of information and advice on the application process and eligibility criteria.

The value of your chosen property must not exceed the income level set by the county if you are applying for a loan in California. In addition the mortgage payment each month should be less than thirty percent of your gross monthly income. As the income level varies from one county to another in California it is important to check your county limits before applying.

Anyone with a regular income that can meet the criteria for a home loan should have no problem getting one. Even if they have previously been declared bankrupt, they can apply two years after they have cleared all their debts. Providing the borrower meets the criteria they can apply.

The process of applying for an FHA home loan is simple. Applicants can complete and submit their form on the FHA website. The form requires the individual to provide full disclosure and details of all income and outgoings. The loan officer allocated to review the application will contact the borrower to confirm details and options. The loan officer will identify suitable lenders and follow through on the administration and processing of any loan offer.

The loan officer will outline the terms and conditions of the loan offer for the applicant. They will specify the repayments, interest charges and any other charges incurred during the process. A loan officer will process the loan offer to the underwriter for reviewing and issuing the final loan paperwork for signing before the funds for the California FHA home loans are released to the borrower.




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