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In this video:
00:00 Introductions Sam just assumed an FHA loan
00:46 How did Sam find the property?
02:03 What the listing said that caught his eye?
02:46 Is this just for first time buyers?
03:26 The importance of flexibility and patience
04:25 The price and down payment note: Sam’s an investor
05:37 Down payment requirements for an FHA assumption
07:11 Biggest difference between an FHA assumption vs getting a new loan
08:11 Loan amount and interest rate Sam assumed 2.625%!
09:43 Was there an appraisal?
10:20 Would Sam have purchased the property without the FHA assumption?
11:27 Let’s talk about the process!
12:54 Lack of urgency, lack of transparency, repeated
13:33 Framing the challenges traditional lender versus loan servicer
16:03 Timelines 3 to 4 months
16:33 Starting the FHA assumption process communication between the lender, buyer and seller
17:03 Communication with the lender, required paperwork
18:03 Comparing the traditional loan process with an assumption
18:43 Actual timeline versus quoted expectations
19:17 Realtor Michael’s perspective on communication
19:58 Writing the offer with an FHA assumption
20:23 Lack of communication from lender to real estate agent
20:54 Buyer had to do all the work
21:35 Lack of control over the FHA assumption process
22:03 No loan officer to drive the process forward
23:03 The buyer has to be their own loan officer
23:23 Mantra, as things lagged: “It’s worth it”
24:07 The FHA assumption closing process pretty normal
27:09 Timeline: FHA assumptions versus traditional mortgages
28:37 Seller has to be patient too!
29:46 Unusual aspect of Sam’s purchase: seller was collecting rent
30:21 Will a typical seller be okay with a long closing?
31:18 Competing offers FHA assumption vs. regular loan vs. cash
32:08 Ingredients for success patient seller, no other offer
32:55 Did Sam pay a premium for the property?
34:03 Sam’s monthly savings due to the low rate
34:26 Ingredients for success capacity to pay a down payment
35:37 Borrowing a down payment erodes the benefit of the low rate
36:19 Michael’s advice searching for FHA assumptions for buyers
37:50 Why odds are lower for an owneroccupied buyers
38:32 When the long timeline can be a positive buying with a contingency for selling another home
39:23 Sam’s advice be patient, but it’s worth it!
39:55 Michael shares more from the broker’s perspective
41:48 “An abundance of patience” / “It’ll seem like you’re being jerked around”
42:35 Lack of communication drives Michael to the Dark Side
43:57 Timeline for the contract
45:15 FHA assumptions are rare
46:04 Parting advice from Michael, as a broker

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Julee Felsman, SVP of Mortgage Lending NMLS 120831
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