Closing costs may be covered4 of 9The FHA allows home sellers, builders and lenders to pay some of the borrower's closing costs, such as an appraisal, credit report or title expenses. For example, a builder might offer to pay closing costs as an inducement for the borrower to buy a new home.Lenders typically charge a higher interest rate on the loan if they agree to pay closing costs. Borrowers can use the good faith estimate of closing costs -- commonly known as the GFE -- to compare interest rates and closing costs on different loans and figure out which option makes the most sense. Related Articles:Fixing 3 FHA loan snagsFHA allows house flippingFHA loan costs risingWhat to know on FHA loanRelated Links:Low-down-payment loansUsing the mortgage GFEFind a mortgage rateHow to kill a loan closing advertisement
The FHA allows home sellers, builders and lenders to pay some of the borrower's closing costs, such as an appraisal, credit report or title expenses. For example, a builder might offer to pay closing costs as an inducement for the borrower to buy a new home.
Lenders typically charge a higher interest rate on the loan if they agree to pay closing costs. Borrowers can use the good faith estimate of closing costs -- commonly known as the GFE -- to compare interest rates and closing costs on different loans and figure out which option makes the most sense.
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