Friday, February 04, 2011

Department of Finance Announced New Changes Affecting Mortgage Insurance

3 NEW RULES:

1. Maximum Amortization for high-ratio loans has been reduced to 30 years from 35 years (effective on March 18, 2011).

2. Maximum Loan to Value (LTV) for refinances has been reduced to 85% from 90% (effective on March 18, 2011).

3. Elimination of government backing of insurance for Home Equity Lines of Credit (effective on April 18, 2011).

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