We've been in close contact with the secondary market agencies as they developed these guidelines, and we're encouraged that they've provided clear guidance to mortgage servicers on important issues such
as allowable closing costs and real estate commissions.
These closing costs are known
as allowable closing costs.
Not exact matches
Backed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, this mortgage offers the borrower the ability to put
as little
as 3 % down payment — and they can even finance «
allowable»
closing costs.
While FHA defines which
closing costs are
allowable as charges to the borrower, the specific
costs and amounts that are deemed reasonable and customary are determined by each local FHA office.