On April 1st, 2013 the new FHA Mortgage Insurance changes went into effect. The Upfront MIP stays the same at 1.75% of the total loan amount, the annual MIP increased. The overall increase is .10 across the board in respect to Loan Term and Loan to Value.
Loan Term |
LTV |
Upfront MIP Starting 04/01/2013 |
Annual New MIP Starting 04/01/2013 |
<=15 Yrs |
<=90% |
1.75% |
0.45% |
<=15 Yrs |
>90% |
1.75% |
0.70% |
>15 Yrs |
<=95% |
1.75% |
1.30% |
>15 Yrs |
>95% |
1.75% |
1.35% |
* For loans over $625,500 contact us for MI Premiums.
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