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Jumbo Mortgage: Big Changes for Jumbo Loans

To provide some context: Prior to the economic collapse in late 2008 , the Federal Housing Administration could insure loans of up to $362,790 in higher cost markets, like San Francisco, California for example. But in response to the 2008 housing crisis , FHA loan limits were revised to insure mortgages of up to $729,750 in these high-end locales.

Lower cost markets, like say, Niagara Falls, New York , could take advantage of loan guarantees of up to $271,050 . In a time before home values began to plummet precipitously and the foreclosure crisis reared its ugly head, the increases seemed prudent.

“FHA’s expansion played a major role in keeping the housing market afloat during the economic collapse of 2008 and 2009,” Van Order said. “However, we now are left with large loan limits that were set when home prices were at the top of the bubble. They don’t reflect current market conditions and are unlikely to assist the FHA in reaching its historical constituencies – first time, minority and low income homebuyers.”

Given that in our high-end example market of San Francisco, it is now possible to purchase a fancy loft or townhouse for less than $700,000 and in Niagara Falls, a four-bedroom, two-bath home can be yours for about $60,000 , it’s debatable whether the enhanced limits are still necessary to stimulate demand.

Even worse, according to Van Order, the FHA might be asking for trouble.

“It does appear to be the case in the FHA data that the higher balance loans have been a bit riskier.

Home Loans Available :: Vineyard Wheeling

Home in Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, Marshall, Wetzel and Tyler counties in West Virginia. There is no down payment required with Rural Development loans and the loans can be used to purchase existing homes or to build new homes. To qualify for a loan, applicants must meet income guidelines and the house must be located in an eligible rural area.

Home mortgages through USDA Rural Development are fixed interest rate loans (currently 4.25%) and can be subsidized to lower the monthly mortgage payments. The repayment period is typically 30 years. This program insures access to safe, well built, affordable homes in rural areas.

Applicants must meet income eligibility guidelines as established for the county they wish to reside in. Applicants should not currently own a home, should have steady and dependable income, must be at least 18 years of age and have acceptable credit.

This program provides individuals and families the opportunity to purchase a home at a payment that is often less than they are paying in rent.

Please contact Wendy Pagot, Area Specialist at the McMechen WV USDA Service Center for more information at (304) 242-0576 ext. 112 or Wendy.Pagot@wv.usda.gov.

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