Helping Washington State homeowners learn more about their mortgage options.
FHA mortgages allow for minimum down payment and do not have income limits. FHA tends to have a little more flexible underwriting than conventional mortgages.
Here is a complete list of the 2021 FHA loan limits for homes located in Washington state: [Read more…]
HUD has announced 2021 loan limits for FHA mortgages. Like conforming mortgages, the loan limits will increase in 2021. Here are the limits for homes located in King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties.
Click here for a complete list of 2021 FHA loan limits for homes located in Washington state.
If you are considering buying or refinancing your Washington state home, I’m happy to help you!
The Seattle City Council recently passed a ban on evictions during winter months in Seattle. I’m all for protecting people when the weather is hazardous, however winter in Seattle is often quite mild. I’m actually very concerned about this legislation and how it may impact the rental market. I’m betting we will see more people decide to sell their Seattle investment property and move to other cities that are friendlier to landlords. Especially once you factor that Seattle laws prevent landlords from being able to screen potential tenants (it’s first come/first serve despite criminal history) and that landlords can only collect up to 1 month’s rent (plus 25% of one months rent if they accept pets) which can be paid over six months. Landlords are really in a risky position if the property is under Seattle’s regulations. [Read more…]
Here is a complete list of FHA loan limits for all counties in Washington for 2020. The new loan limits go into effect on FHA case numbers issued January 1, 2020 and after. [Read more…]
HUD has released the FHA loan limits for 2020.
Seattle – King County, Tacoma – Pierce County and Everett – Snohomish County all have higher loan limits at $741,750 for a single family home. Homes located in King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties qualify for a higher loan amount as the counties are considered “high cost”.
FHA mortgage loans are not limited to first time home buyers and do not have income limits. Loan limits do vary by the county the home is located in. Here is a complete list of 2020 FHA loan limits for in Washington State.
If you’re interested in buying or refinancing a home located anywhere in Washington state, I’m happy to help!
Many homeowners are hanging onto very low mortgage rates when they should perhaps consider refinancing the mortgage for a higher rate. What??? [Read more…]
HUD had just announced the FHA loan limits for 2019. Homes in the greater Seattle area, including King, Pierce and Snohomish counties, will have a higher loan limit, often referred to as an FHA jumbo. Not all counties received higher loan limits for 2019. Clark, Island, King, Kitsap, Pierce, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, Thurston and Whatcom counties have increased loan limits for 2019.
Here is a complete list of FHA loan limits for all counties in Washington. [Read more…]
HUD had just announced the FHA loan limits for 2019. Homes in the greater Seattle area, including King, Pierce and Snohomish counties, will have a higher loan limit, often referred to as an FHA jumbo. The FHA loan limits match those of conforming high balance loan amounts in these counties.
The 2019 FHA Loan Limits for homes located in King County, Snohomish County and Pierce County are:
Stay tuned for a follow up post which will include all counties in Washington state.
Rhonda Porter is a Licensed Mortgage Originator MLO121324 living in the greater Seattle area. Rhonda began her career in 1986 in the title and escrow industry and began her mortgage career in 2000. She enjoys helping people understand the mortgage process and started writing The Mortgage Porter in late 2006. Read More…
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