Sunday, February 2, 2014

What You Need To Know When Applying For California FHA Home Loans

By Jayne Rutledge


If you are a California resident with family you can apply for California FHA home loans, allowing you to buy your own home. Your income is one of the criteria used to determine your eligibility and the amount of money you can borrow. The income amount required to qualify can differ from one county to another and it is advisable to check if you meet the required level before you start your loan application to avoid disappointment.

Credit scoring is an important element of the process and requires full disclosure of all your financial income and outgoings over the previous 12-24 months. Your credit score is calculated using the FICO scheme and should be between 580 and 620 if you are to be considered eligible for an FHA home loan. You may find that many of the larger mortgage lenders require a score over 740, which can make it difficult to find reputable lenders if your score is lower.

At the time of applying borrowers must be able to offer proof of their income over the previous two year period. The applicant must be prepared to provide full disclosure on all their income and debts for the last year. If they have had late or missed payments on any of their debts in that period it can preclude them from receiving a loan.

Your source of income does not necessarily have to be from employment. Providing your income meets the level required and is regular and ongoing, for example a pension or trust fund, you may still be eligible for an FHA loan. You should always discuss your eligibility with a certified loan adviser before starting the application process.

Applicants should always check with their loan officer to find out what the income level in their area is set at. This information is important when it comes to choosing property as the value of the property must be the same or less than the income level. Any mortgage costs each month must be less than 30 percent of the owners gross income for the month.

Anyone who have been declared a bankrupt must wait for a minimum two years after they have finished paying off their debts before they can apply for a home loan. After that period if they meet the income criteria and can show they have regular money coming in their bankruptcy is ignored. They are treated the same as all other applicants.

The application process is fairly straightforward. The application form requesting all the relevant income and financial details can be completed and submitted online. A loan officer will contact you to confirm the details on your application. He or she will liaise with lenders; deal with the administration and processing of your loan offer.

Your California FHA home loans officer will ensure that you are provided with details of how much you can borrow repayment terms and any other expenses incurred during your application process. He or she will liaise with the underwriter. The underwriter is then responsible for reviewing the loan and issuing the closing.




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