In a recent press release HUD is proposing two changes to the FHA mortgage program…1) They are proposing the monthly mortgage insurance on a 30 year FHA mortgage will last for the life of the loan.
Right now if 5 years have passed and your LTV is 78% or lower you can eliminate monthly MI payments to FHA. …this may very well go away.
2) They are proposing a 10 basis point increase to the annual insurance premium.
Currently these are just proposals, but I would expect them both to happen at some point in the not too distant future.
Suggested action: If you were considering getting an FHA mortgage do it now – not later.