HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan announced federal disaster assistance to victims of Storm Sandy. “Families who may have been forced from their homes need to know that help is available to begin the rebuilding process,” said Donovan. “Whether it’s foreclosure relief for families with FHA-insured loans or helping these counties to recover, HUD stands ready to […]
FHA Offers Disaster Relief For Storm Sandy Victims
List of FHA Foreclosed Homes For Sale Reveals Bargains For Homebuyers
The FHA is swamped with foreclosed homes that they are trying to sell nationwide. Single family homes foreclosed on by the FHA are being sold through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Since holding an empty house is an expensive proposition for a lender, HUD is a motivated seller. Accordingly, many single […]
FHA Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM) Can Reduce Home Energy Costs
The largest monthly expenditure for most homeowners, after the mortgage payment, is for heating and cooling. Making a home more energy efficient can result in substantial monthly savings. The FHA has a program that allows homeowners to borrow the funds necessary to upgrade a home’s energy efficiency. Besides lowering utility bills, an energy efficient home […]