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FHA Makes Extensive Policy Changes to Address Default Risk

by Linda Johnson on January 21, 2010

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The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has determined that it will be raising home buyer’s up front costs for mortgage insurance,  increasing the down payment requirements for borrowers with lower credit scores, and decreasing the acceptable amount of seller concessions.  These new guidelines will begin taking effect in the spring and summer.

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