Great news! Today the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) announced they are decreasing the cost of annual mortgage premium from .85% to .60%. This is excellent news. What does it mean for you?

-This decreases your debt-to-income ratio, so you could afford a little more expensive home

-If your debt-to-income ratio was a little too high to be able to purchase a home, it’s possible you could now qualify for a mortgage

FHA mortgages are government backed mortgages that offer a low down payment of only 3.5%. If you’re considering purchasing a home, I can explain the home buying process and connect you with a lender to begin the pre-approval process.

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