Tuesday 4 February 2014

What You Should Know About Applying For California FHA Home Loans

By Jayne Rutledge


California FHA home loans are available to families living in California who want to buy their own home. One of the criteria borrowers need to meet involves the amount of money they have coming in and how that related to what they want to borrow. Each county in California sets its own income level which is the minimum required to qualify for a loan. Potential borrowers are best advised to check the income level they need to have before they apply for their loan.

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.

When you submit your loan application you need to be in a position to provide verification of your income over the previous two years. You should also be prepared for the lender to check into your debts and payment schedule over the previous year. Late payments or defaults on any other debts you have had within the previous year are likely to adversely affect your application.

Your source of income does not necessarily have to be from employment. Providing your income meets the level required and is regular and ongoing, for example a pension or trust fund, you may still be eligible for an FHA loan. You should always discuss your eligibility with a certified loan adviser before starting the application process.

The rules on loans in the California area state that the value of the property must not be more than the income level set by the county. Nor should the monthly mortgage costs be more than 30 percent of the borrowers gross income. Borrowers should seek advice from their loan officer on the income levels which apply in their geographical area.

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 discuss the terms and conditions of the California FHA home loans that are available. They will confirm the amount that can be borrowed, the repayment terms and any other associated costs. Once the borrowers decides to proceed the loan officer will ensure that the underwriter reviews the loan and issues the closing statement.




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