Pasadena California Sellers: What you NEED to know about FHA Loans Part II

Yesterday, I outlined FHA NON Allowable expenses for a seller to be aware of when considering an offer from a buyer using FHA financing.

READ MORE: What Pasadena Sellers need to know about FHA Loans - Part I

Today, I wanted to provide both the Pasadena sellers and Pasadena buyers with a list of items that FHA ALLOWS buyers to pay for. So, with no further ado, here it is:

• BASE Escrow Fees
• Title Insurance ALTA
• FHA Appraisal Compliance Inspection Fee
• 1% loan Origination Fee
• FHA MIP premium
• Loan Discount Points
• Credit Report Fee (Actual Cost)
• Appraisal Fee (Actual Cost)
• Interim Interest
• Hazard or Flood Insurance Premiums
• Reserves for Taxes and Insurance
• Notary Fee $10 per signature
• Recording Fees - Actual Fees
• Termite (Initial Inspection is okay, but no repairs unless approved inwriting by lender)
• Home Warranty - only if stipulated in escrow instructions and with prior approval of lender
• Amortization Schedule Fee
• Real Estate Commission (if prior approval in writing by lender)
• Broker Fees (if prior approval in writing by lender)
• Tests or Treatments required by HUD (if prior approval in writing by lender)
• Compliance Inspection Fee

Questions? Please comment.

If I can be of any assistance with your Pasadena Real Estate needs, please do not hesitate to email me or call me at (626)629-8439. Thank you!