Understanding the FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP)
March 28, 2010 by Scott Morgan · Leave a Comment
* Disclaimer – all information in this article is accurate as of the date this article was written * The FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium is an important part of every FHA loan. There are actually two types of Mortgage Insurance Premiums associated with FHA loans: 1. Up Front Mortgage Insurance Premium (UFMIP) – financed into […]
Why Do I Need To Pay A VA Funding Fee?
March 28, 2010 by Scott Morgan · Leave a Comment
The VA Funding Fee is an essential component of the VA home loan program, and is a requirement of any Veteran taking advantage of this zero down payment government loan program. This fee ranges from 1.25% to 3.3% of the loan amount, depending upon the circumstances. On a $150,000 loan that’s an additional $1,875 to […]