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Understanding the FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP)

by Jonas Kruckeberg March 28, 2010

The FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium is an important part of every FHA loan.
There are actually two types of Mortgage Insurance Premiums associated with FHA loans:
1.  Up Front Mortgage Insurance Premium (UFMIP) – financed into the total loan amount at the initial time of funding
2.  Monthly Mortgage Insurance Premium – paid monthly along with Principal, Interest, [...]

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Why Do I Need To Pay A VA Funding Fee?

by Jonas Kruckeberg March 28, 2010

The VA Funding Fee is an essential component of the VA home loan program, and is a requirement of any Veteran taking advantage of this zero down payment government loan program.
This fee ranges from 1.25% to 3.3% of the loan amount, depending upon the circumstances.
On a $150,000 loan that’s an additional $1,875 to almost $5,000 [...]

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