US
Department of Housing
and Urban Development Office of Housing Federal Housing Commissioner |
OMB Approval
No: 2502-0538
(exp. 11/30/99)
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What
the FHA Does for Buyers...
and What We Don't Do What we do: FHA helps people become homeowners by insuring mortgages for lenders. This allows lenders to offer mortgages to first-time buyers and others who may not qualify for conventional loans. Because the FHA insures the loan for the lender, the buyer pays only a very low down-payment. What we don't do: FHA does not guarantee the value or condition of your potential new home. If you find problems with your new home after closing, we can not give or lend you money for repairs, and we can not buy the home back from you. That's why it's so important for you, the buyer, to get an independent home inspection. Before you sign a contract, ask a qualified home inspector to inspect your potential new home and give you the information you need to make a wise decision. Appraisals and
Home Inspections are Different
-to estimate the value of a house
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Why
a Buyer Needs a Home Inspection
A home inspection gives the buyer more detailed information than an appraisal--information you need to make a wise decision. In a home inspection, a qualified inspector takes an in-depth, unbiased look at your potential new home to:
A home inspection gives the buyer an impartial, physical evaluation of the overall condition of the home and items that need to be repaired or replaced. The inspection gives a detailed report on the condition of the structural components, exterior, roofing, plumbing, electrical, heating, insulation and ventilation, air conditioning, and interiors. Be an Informed
Buyer
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