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Overlays Stunting Growth of FHA Streamline Refis

July 6, 2012
Some FHA borrowers are still having difficulty obtaining lower-cost streamline refinancing even though the FHA has said it will accept streamline loans with “no credit check, income verification or appraisal.” Borrowers said they are still encountering credit checks, income verification and other obstacles, which indicate that lenders are disregarding FHA instructions regarding the enhanced streamline refi program. Even though FHA guidelines are in place, lenders are adding their credit overlays to the detriment of FHA borrowers seeking to ...
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