Merced Home Mortgage

Most mortgage applicants are innundated with a variety of terms describing mortgages that are available on the market. The most popular include, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHA.

FHA was created by the Federal Government to provide affordable housing financing for qualified borrowers. FHA insures 100% of the loan, eliminating the lender's risk. The borrower pays an upfront insurance premium which is approximately 1.5% of the loan amount. This money can be financed directly in the loan amount. The borrower also pays a monthly premium of .5% of the loan amount divided by 12 months. FHA requires down payment of 3%. This money can be a gift. No reserves are required. Closing costs can be financed in the loan amount.