Virginia FHA Loans

Virginia FHA loans reflect Government's commitment to expanding homeownership in Virginia through reduced down payment requirements and relaxed underwriting guidelines. Virginia FHA loans can get you into a home when nothing else will. Email Virginia FHA Loans questions

FHA recognizes many Virginia counties as high housing cost areas and has increased the maximum Virginia FHA loans amount to $362,790 increasing the number of Virginia properties qualifying for Virginia FHA loans.

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Virginia FHA loans are an exceptional option for Virginia first time homebuyers as Virginia FHA loans require only 3% cash (which may be a gift) and are more lenient with past credit problems. We look at the last two years of your credit history. If there are some credit issues, we may overcome them with sufficient explanations. Never rule yourself out of qualifying for Virginia FHA loans because of credit, prequalify and have me review it. I have information on Virginia FHA loans credit requirements available.

There are some credit issues that we must allow time to pass before you can qualify for Virginia FHA loans.

Two years from the date of discharge for a bankruptcy
Three years from the date of foreclosure

Virginia FHA loans require any outstanding collection accounts be paid before closing. If you have had some credit difficulties in the past, Virginia FHA loans compensating factors may get your loan approved.

This page is dedicated to using Virginia FHA loans to purchase a Virginia home. If your interest is in refinancing Virginia FHA loans, see the Virginia FHA Loans Streamline Refinance section.

ADVANTAGES OF VIRGINIA FHA LOANS

Lower required down payment on Virginia FHA loans
These loans are assumable with a qualified borrower
Higher qualifying ratios of 29% for housing and 41% for total indebtedness
More flexible underwriting standards
Gift funds for down payment and closing costs are allowed
Up-front Mortgage Insurance Premium can be financed
Less cash out of pocket required than most loan programs
The lowest down payment requirement of any non-subsidized financing program
Non-occupant co-borrowers are allowed for qualifying purposes
Seller is allowed to pay prepaid expenses
Seller can contribute up to 6% of purchase price toward closing cost and discount points
With their no cost streamlined refinancing you can lower your payment at NO COST to you.
The ARM has the best features on the market with a 1% annual interest rate cap and a 5% lifetime cap.

One important feature of these products is that the loan is assumable. If interest rates rise, an assumable mortgage may be the difference between being able to sell your home or not.

Learn more about your Virginia FHA Loans Closing Costs

I have included a page on how to calculate your Virginia FHA loans qualification ratios.

I have included a page on your Virginia FHA loans documentation requirements

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