Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Mortgage Changes Effective January 1st 2009

Here are some mortgage changes we will see in the coming new year.

FHA Loans

  1. Maximum loan amount for Fresno area $281,750
  2. Minimum down payment will be 3.5%
  3. Monthly mortgage insurance .55%
  4. Up front mortgage insurance premium 1.75%

Conventional Conforming Loans (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac)

  1. Maximum loan amount remains at $417,000
  2. 6 month seasoning required for all cash-out refinances
  3. Total number of financed properties is four