Mortgage Insurance Homes
To help people undertake home ownership.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
14.117
Federal Agency/Office
Office of Housing-Federal Housing Commissioner, Department of Housing and Urban Development
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
F - Guaranteed/Insured Loans
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable.
Authorization
National Housing Act, as amended, Section 203(b), Public Law 73-479, 12 U.S.C. 1709, 1715(b).
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
All persons with a valid Social Security Number are eligible to apply. State and local government agencies, HUD approved non-profit organizations and individuals employed by the Work Bank or a foreign embassy are not required to provide a Social Security number.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Individuals/families.
Credentials/Documentation
Documentation regarding the characteristics of the property and the qualifications of the mortgagor are assembled by the mortgagee and submitted with the application.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Application is submitted for review and approval or disapproval to the local HUD Field Office through a HUD-approved lending institution. In addition, certain lending institutions have been approved to review applications and issue an approval or rejection, without additional HUD intervention. This program is referred to as Direct Endorsement.
Award Procedure
Application is submitted for review and approval or disapproval to the local HUD Field Office through a HUD approved lending institution. In addition, certain lending institutions have been approved to review applications and issue an approval or rejection, without additional HUD intervention. This program is referred to as Direct Endorsement.
Deadlines
Not applicable.
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
Not applicable.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
How are proposals selected?
Not applicable.
How may assistance be used?
HUD insures lenders against loss on mortgage loans. These loans may be used to finance the purchase of proposed, under construction, or existing one-to- four-family housing, as well as to refinance indebtedness on existing housing. Maximum insurable loans are as follows: In areas where 115 percent of the median house price is less than 65 percent of the National Conforming loan limit ($484,350 for CY 2019), FHA “floor” limits are set at the 65 percent limit as follows: one-family $314,827 two-family $403,125; three-family $487,250; and four-family $605,525. Any area where the limits exceed the floor is known as a “high cost” area. In areas where 115 percent of the median house price exceeds 150 percent of the National Conforming Loan Limit for a one unit property, the mortgage limits are set at the 150 percent amount (ceiling)as follows: one-unit $726,525; two-unit $930,300; three-unit $1,124,475; and four-unit $1,397,400. Designated areas of limited housing opportunities and maximum mortgage amounts may be obtained from local HUD Offices.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Not applicable.
Auditing
Not applicable.
Records
Mortgagees are required to service and maintain records in accordance with acceptable mortgage practices of prudent lending institutions and the FHA regulations.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
The mortgage term may extend for 30 years. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Lump.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
For additional information, individuals are encouraged to contact the FHA Resource Center by phone at 1-800-CALLFHA (1-800-225-5342), by email at answers@hud.gov or visit the FHA Resource Center site at https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/fharesourcectr
Headquarters Office
Kevin Stevens
451 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20410 US
answers@hud.gov
Phone: (800) 225-5342
Website Address
https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/ins/sfh203b
Financial Information
Account Identification
86-4587-0-3-371
Obligations
(Guaranteed/Insured Loans) FY 18$209,049,612,807.00; FY 19 est $196,000,000,000.00; FY 20 est $217,000,000,000.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Maximum insurable loans are as follows: In areas where 115 percent of the median house price is less than 65 percent of the National Conforming Loan Limit ($484,350 for CY 2019), FHA "floor" limits are set at the 65 percent limit as follows: one-family $314,827; two-family $403,125; three-family $487,250; and four-family $605,525. Any area where the limits exceed the floor is known as a "high cost" area. In areas where 115 percent of the median house price exceeds 150 percent of the National Conforming Loan Limit for a one unit property, the mortgage limits are set at the 150 percent amount (ceiling)as follows: one-unit $726,525; two-unit $930,300; three-unit $1,124,475; and four-unit $1,397,400. The National Conforming loan Limit and corresponding FHA loan limits are adjusted annually based upon changes to median house prices.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
100 Questions and Answers About Buying a New Home, no charge; The HUD Home Buying Guide, no charge; Residential Rehabilitation Program, no charge; Fact Sheet: Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance, no charge. 24 CFR 203.50.
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.