While this video simplifies things to help you remember, the loan to value ratio is the amount of money you borrow compared with the price or appraised value of the home you are purchasing.
Each loan has a specific LTV limit. For example: With a 75% LTV loan on a home priced at $100,000 you could borrow up to $75,000 (75% of $100,000) and would have to pay $25000 as a down payment.
The LTV ratio reflects the amount of equity borrowers have in their homes. The higher the LTV the less cash homebuyers are required to pay out of their own funds.
So, to protect lenders against potential loss in case of default, higher LTV loans (80% or more) usually require mortgage insurance policies.
As this video explains, Federal laws put into effect in 2014 and supervised by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau define lending practices and loan terms for a new category called “Qualified Mortgages.”
They provide stable loan features for consumers and improve legal protection for lenders who follow the guidelines.
These guidelines require lenders to assess each borrower’s ability to repay their mortgage loan.
As of 2014, guidelines require that a borrower’s monthly DEBT - including mortgage - be no higher than 43% of their monthly gross INCOME.
The laws also define unacceptable loan terms:
The laws aim to provide consumers with objective guidance about reasonable debt from the CFPB and in return, to grant lenders who follow that guidance with higher levels of protection from lawsuits.
Ask your lender about Qualified Mortgage options for your home purchase.
The original phrase “mort gage” translates as “death pledge”! But as this video explains, a mortgage is a loan obtained to purchase real estate.
The "mortgage" itself is a lien - a legal claim on the home or property that secures the promise to pay the debt.
All mortgages have two features in common: principal and interest.
The principal is the amount you are borrowing which is “secured” by the lender’s claim on the property.
The interest, usually stated as the percentage rate is the additional amount paid for borrowing. Mortgage interest is ‘compounded’ - interest on interest, over time.
What Is A Certificate of Eligibility, or COE?
The COE is the key document that verifies to lenders that someone is eligible for a VA-backed loan.
Servicemembers, Veterans and National Guard and Reserve members may apply online or through their lender; most lenders have access to the system and can verify eligibility IF the VA has records on file.
The VA also maintains a hotline for assistance.
Surviving Spouses can use VA Form 26-1817 to request determination of their eligibility for VA Loan Guarantees.
Your lender may be able to assist with processing or contact the VA for information this video did not address.
What Are The Major Types Of VA Loans?
Major Veterans Affairs loan programs described in this video include:
1) Purchase Loans.
These help eligible parties buy a home at competitive interest rates with little to no down payment and little or no private mortgage insurance.
2) Cash Out Refinance Loans which enable taking cash out of home equity to pay off debt, fund school or make home improvements.
3) Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans also called Streamline Refinance Loans can help veterans obtain lower interest by refinancing existing VA loans
Other programs include:
4) Native American Direct Loans to help eligible Native American veterans finance homes on Federal Trust land.
And
5) Adapted Housing Grants to help veterans with service-connected disabilities buy, build or modify a home suited to their disabilities.
Many states offer additional resources to veterans, too.
Talk to your home lender about your situation.
What Are VA Loans?
As the video says, the name is misleading - they’re not loans FROM the VA.
The VA - short for “US Department of Veterans Affairs” - is the Federal military veteran benefit system.
The VA administers benefits and services for Servicemembers, Veterans their dependents and survivors.
Programs related to home loans are one of their key services.
The VA is not a bank; they do not provide home loans themselves.
But they do guarantee a portion of home loans provided to veterans and other eligible people by banks and mortgage companies.
These guarantees enable lenders to provide more favorable terms.
They are are commonly called “VA Loans”.
They cover buying, building, repairing, retaining and adapting homes for personal occupancy by eligible Veterans and survivors.
The most common FHA program is the 203(b) FHA Loan. It offers a low down payment, flexible qualifying guidelines limited lender's fees, and a maximum loan amount.
A 203(k) loan enables a home buyer to finance both the purchase and rehabilitation of a home through a single mortgage. A portion of the loan is used to pay off the seller's existing mortgage and the remainder is placed in an escrow account and released as rehabilitation is completed.
Basic guidelines for 203(k) loans are as follows:
The 203(k) loan must follow many of the 203(b) eligibility requirements. Lenders will know specifics about improvement, energy efficiency, and structural guidelines.
While this video simplifies things to help you remember, except for the addition of an FHA mortgage insurance premium, FHA closing costs are similar to those of a conventional loan.
As of 2013, the FHA requires a single, upfront mortgage insurance premium equal to 2.25% of the mortgage to be paid at closing (or 1.75% if you complete the HELP program).
This initial premium may be partially refunded if the loan is paid in full during the first seven years of the loan term.
After closing, you will then be responsible for an annual premium - paid monthly - if your mortgage is over 15 years or if you have a 15-year loan with an LTV greater than 90%.
The video explains the steps in FHA loans in more visual terms. With the exception of a few additional forms, the FHA loan application process is similar to that of a conventional loan.
With new automation measures FHA loans may be originated more quickly than before. And, if you don't prefer a face-to-face meeting, you can apply for an FHA loan via mail, telephone, the Internet, or video conference.
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