103
Percent Financing- Florida Home Mortgage Loans
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a 103 Percent Financing Florida Mortgage
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The
Florida 103% Home Loan LTV (loan to value) is a conventional
fixed rate home loan where the monthly payments remain the same
over the life of the loan. Once the mortgage is in effect, the interest
rate does not fluctuate but remains constant. Furthermore, the loan
is 103 percent of the sales price of the home. This allows for 3
percent of the loan amount to be used towards the buyer's closing
costs.
The fixed
rate loan is one of the most commonly used mortgages for residential
financing in America. The greatest advantage for a home buyer is
the predictability of the payments each month because it never changes.
This type of loan is often recommended for home buyers living on
a fixed income, a set budget, or those planning on living in their
home for more than five years. If interest rates increase, the loan
rate will remain the same. Unfortunately should rates decline below
the set interest rate on the loan, the only way to change it is
to refinance the mortgage and incur a loss of equity or additional
closing costs to take advantage of the lower interest rate.
The following
are highlights of this loan program:
Down
Payment Requirements: No down payment required. The loan amount
is 100% of the lesser of the appraised value or the sales price.
Excess loan proceeds may be used towards traditional closing costs,
prepaid items, and consumer credit. If the borrower elects to use
the excess proceeds towards consumer credit, revolving or installment
debt may be paid at closing to help the borrower qualify.
Income
and employment: There are no limitations placed upon income
requirements. As for employment, there are no limitations on a specific
length of time at a particular job. However, a 2 year history is
required, preferably in the same line of work (education can be
counted towards this 2 year history if it is for the same profession
the borrower is currently in).
Eligible
properties and occupancy requirements: Single family attached
and detached homes, 2 to 4 unit properties, planned urban developments
(PUDs), and Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac approved condominiums. Investment
properties are not allowed with this program.
Closing
Costs: Closing costs and prepays may be paid by interested parties
(i.e. seller) as long as they are considered in the contribution
limitation. For primary and second homes, the seller may contribute
up to 3% of the sales price. Excess loan proceeds may be used towards
traditional closing costs, prepaid items, and consumer credit. If
the borrower elects to use the excess proceeds towards consumer
credit, revolving or installment debt may be paid at closing to
help the borrower qualify.
Assumability:
This type of loan is not assumable.
Prepayment
Penalty: Not applicable.
Cash
Reserves: The borrower is required to have a minimum of two
months cash reserves in the bank by the close of escrow. Six months
cash reserves may be required for borrowers with less than a 680
credit score.
Gift
Funds: Not allowed
Credit
Scoring: Generally Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac require a minimum
credit score of 620 for owner occupied and second homes.
Cosigners
(Non-Occupant Co-Borrowers): Not allowed.
Qualifying
Ratios: A borrower's total debt (proposed monthly payment plus
monthly payments towards credit cards, student loans, car payments,
and other installment and revolving credit) cannot exceed 45% of
their gross monthly income.
Mortgage
Insurance: Not required.
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