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Old 01-18-2008, 02:54 PM
 
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Can anyone explain to me the differences between the fha and regular 30-year fixed. And If which is best to me:

If I go with FHA program (builder lender) my builder is providing down payment assistance of $6,705 for 244,000 house for 0% down buyers. I'm a first time home buyer. But I also heard that if I go with FHA program, I have to refinance mortgage after sometime. I"m concerned that, if i refinance in future, i have to come up again with the closing costs and interest rates may not be as lower as now. So, im confused if i need to go with fha or 30-year fixed. PLease help me..closing this month..
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Old 01-18-2008, 03:59 PM
 
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
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You can have a 30yr fixed FHA loan.

Is your builder offering a 2/1 buydown?

If you get a FHA 30yr fixed...you may not need to refinance ever!
There rates are as a good as a conventional loan with 5% down, and 720+ credit score.

Also, with FHA...if you ever plan to refinance for a lower rate...you can do a streamline refinance. No appraisal...no paystubs....no credit pull....

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Can anyone explain to me the differences between the fha and regular 30-year fixed. And If which is best to me:

If I go with FHA program (builder lender) my builder is providing down payment assistance of $6,705 for 244,000 house for 0% down buyers. I'm a first time home buyer. But I also heard that if I go with FHA program, I have to refinance mortgage after sometime. I"m concerned that, if i refinance in future, i have to come up again with the closing costs and interest rates may not be as lower as now. So, im confused if i need to go with fha or 30-year fixed. PLease help me..closing this month..
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