Section 8, Unit 2: Underwriting Guidelines for FHA Loans
Read through each of the following pieces of information about buyers' debt obligations and determine which one will qualify for an FHA loan based on the qualifying ratios.
Housing ratio of 31%, total debt obligations 40%
Sandra is a single woman fresh out of college. She hopes to qualify for an FHA loan. Her lender calculates her housing ratio as 31% and her total debt obligation as 43%. Her credit score is 480. Does she qualify under FHA underwriting guidelines?
No, she doesn't meet the credit score requirement.
When a buyer uses an FHA loan, the down payment amount is calculated ______.
On the lesser of the sales price or the appraised value of the property
Is a homeowner with an FHA loan allowed to obtain a second mortgage?
Yes, if the total of the first and second mortgages is within the maximum loan to value ratio