Habitability Requirements for FHA Loans

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Tip 1 - The FHA's Minimum Property Standards

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Moses Koyabe | permalink

If you're thinking about purchasing a home with an FHA loan, here are some standards that must be met for the deal to go through.
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For further reading: http://www.investopedia.com/articles/mortgages-real-estate/11/fha-minimum-property-standards.asp ^[1]

Tip 2 - FHA Loans: FHA Minimum Property Standards, Q3/Q4 2014

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Utah Iwasaki | permalink

FHA-insured properties must meet minimum health and safety standards. What you need to know, and how to get your home FHA approved. Updated for Q3/Q4 2014.

For further reading: http://themortgagereports.com/13782/what-are-the-current-fha-minimum-property-standards ^[2]

Tip 3 - FHA Inspection Standards Checklist

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Rodney Clark | permalink

With an FHA mortgage, there are several property conditions that must be met in order to have loan approval. Properties chosen by borrowers seeking an FHA loan undergo an inspection to determine the ...

For further reading: http://homeguides.sfgate.com/fha-inspection-standards-checklist-1540.html ^[3]

Tip 4 - Habitability Laws for Mortgage

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Keith Hoagland | permalink

Many mortgages, especially those insured by the federal government, have habitability requirements. "Habitability" means that the residence is suitable for people to live in, according to ...

For further reading: http://budgeting.thenest.com/habitability-laws-mortgage-23175.html ^[4]