Palm Harbor FL FHA Mortgage Lenders

Palm Harbor FL FHA Mortgage Lenders 

Florida FHA mortgage Lenders make the possibility of owning a Palm Harbor, Florida home exciting because FHA takes a common-sense review for approvals rather than a credit-score-driven approach. Palm Harbor, Florida, FHA mortgage lenders for refinancing or purchasing a home are easy to find because FHA mortgages approve borrowers with acceptable payment histories rather than a credit score-driven approach. FHA offers what some call bad credit approvals because FHA goes down to a 500+ credit score with 10% down, or a 580+ credit score with 3.5% down. Our Rent Own Palm Harbor, Florida, FHA Mortgage Lenders allow you to PICK OUT THE HOME OF YOUR CHOICE listed for sale on the MLS and rent while you build equity.
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FHA Mortgage Specifications: 

Credit Score:  Minimum 580+ (with 3.5% down), Minimum 500 (with 10% down).
100% Financing Options:  FHA first lien at 96.5% and a second lien of
up to 3.5% to cover the down payment.
Debt-to-Income (DTI): Generally < 43%.
Occupancy: Must be your primary residence.
Waiting Periods: 2 years after bankruptcy, 3 years after foreclosure.
Property Type: 1-4 unit homes, condos, townhouses.
Closing Costs: FHA allows up to 6% of seller-paid closing costs.

NO Tax Return Florida FHA Mortgage Options: 

  1. 2 years’ P&L income expense statement.
  2. YTD Balance Sheet- showing a company’s assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity.
  3. Proof of 2+ years of business and or license.
  4. A  640 minimum credit score, 3+ tradelines,  for 12+ months.
  5. Proof of business insurance and or Florida Business license.
  6. AUS approval

FHA Mortgages Are More Affordable:

  • 3.5% Down with 100% Financing options available. 
  • Seller Paid Closing costs up to 6%.
  • Gifts from family or Grants OK! 
  • No reserves are required.
  • FHA-regulated closing costs.

FHA Mortgages Are Flexable:

  • Higher debt ratios up to 56.9%
  • Less than two years on the same job is OK! 
  • Self-employed OK!

FHA Mortgage Credit / Downpayment:

  • FHA minimum 580 score = 3.5% down or 96.5% financing.
  • FHA  minimum 500+ credit score = 10% Down
  • FHA  purchase 12 months after a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 
  • FHA purchases 24 months after a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy.
  • FHA  purchase 3 years after a Foreclosure.  
  • No Credit Score Approvals using alternate trade lines.
  • FHA Cashout Refinance Up To 80% loan-to-value!

No Tax Return FL FHA Mortgage Lenders 

If you are a W-2 employee and your commission or bonus income is 25% or less, you will NOT need to provide tax returns. However, tax returns are generally required if you are self-employed or if your W-2 commission or bonus income exceeds 25% of your total income, or if you own rental properties. FHA mortgage lenders typically require income documentation, such as pay stubs and W-2 forms, to verify income. 

FHA Mortgage Property Types Include:

4C FHA Mortgage Lenders Checklist 

1. CASH Min 580 credit score qualifies for 3.5% down with 100% Palm Harbor, Florida, FHA mortgage options available. Or, 10% down payment is required if your credit score is between 500 and 579.  The seller can pay up to 6% of the closing cost. This must be requested in your purchase contract. 
2. CREDIT Minimum 500+ credit score – based on payment history, not credit score driven. 
3. CAPACITY debt-to-income: Standard 31/43 – Max DTI 46.9-56.9% with AUS approval
4. COLLATERAL Single-family homes, multi-family 2-4 units, townhomes, villas, FHA-approved condos, manufactured, and modular homes.

FHA Mortgage Key Points

  • Easy to Qualify – The FHA Mortgage is the easiest and most affordable mortgage to qualify for.
  • Manual UnderwriteFHA is manually underwritten and approved based on payment history.
  • Credit FlexibilityJudgments and collections accounts don’t completely disqualify you.
  • Non-first-time buyers –  You don’t have to be a first-time buyerbut it must be your primary home.
  • Bad credit– You could qualify with a 500+ credit score with 10% down and a 580+ with 3.5% down.
  • Approved Property – single-family homes,  1-4 unit multifamily, Townhomes, Villas, and manufactured homes. Note: In Palm Harbor, Florida, very few condos qualify for an FHA mortgage. Search Palm Harbor, Florida, FHA-approved condos.
FHA Mortgage Questions And Answers 

Q. How quickly can I get approved for an FHA mortgage?
We have sent out pre-approvals the same day an application was received.

Q. What’s the minimum credit score for an FHA mortgage?
The minimum credit is a 500+ score with an acceptable payment history, including at least 30-day late payments in the last 12 months.

Q. Can I qualify for an FHA loan with student loans in default?
Palm Harbor, Florida FHA mortgage lenders use CAIVRS, or the Credit Alert Verification Reporting System, created by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This system reports any delinquencies, defaults, federal liens, and foreclosures that relate to federal loan programs. If you are flagged on this reporting system as having student loans in default, you will not be approved for an FHA mortgage or any other type of government-backed mortgage. 

Palm Harbor FL FHA Mortgage Lenders serving all of Florida Including:   Dunedin FL, Ozona FL, Crystal Beach FL, Dunedin, FL Tarpon Springs, FL East Lake, FL Oldsmar, FL Safety Harbor, FL Holiday, FL Clearwater FL Elfers, FL Largo, FL New Port Richey, FL Citrus Park, FL Jasmine Estates, FL Seminole, FL Pinellas Park, FL Egypt Lake-Leto, FL

Palm Harbor, Florida Down Payment Assistance

The Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County First-Time Homebuyer Program could be your key to achieving the American dream. If you have never owned a home, have not owned a home in the past three years or are a veteran, you may qualify for this program.

The current interest rate on FHA, VA, and RD is 6.50%. Freddie Mac HFA Advantage Conventional is 7.0%.

Down payment and closing cost assistance is available with a Home Key Plus 2nd Mortgage. Get started by taking the Homebuyer Education class. Then, contact a lender from the Approved Lender List to assist you in making your dreams come true.

The minimum FICO Score for all loans is 660.

The home must serve as the primary residence for the duration of the loan.

Visit our frequently asked questions page to find additional information for first-time homebuyers.

Home Buyer Classes / Lenders

  • Homebuyer Classes
    Learn about the process of buying a home, how to avoid costly mistakes, the importance of maintaining your home, and more. Attending the Homebuyer Education class is a requirement for this program. Classes are offered in all three counties.
  • Approved Lenders
    Please choose a lender from the Approved Lender list and contact them. Let them you have the certificate from your Homebuyer Education class and are ready to be pre-approved for a mortgage. The lender will pre-approve you and give you a letter to take to your realtor.

Home Key Plus 2nd Mortgage Down Payment Assistance

This down payment and closing cost assistance program is a deferred, non-amortizing. 0% interest, second mortgage that is repayable when borrowers sell or refinance the property, satisfy the first mortgage, rent or no longer occupy the property as a primary residence.

Pinellas County assistance is $12,000.

Assistance from Pasco and Polk Counties is $8,000.

Target Areas

Per the Internal Revenue Code – Revenue Procedure 2024-08, the following census tracts constitute the Targeted Areas for this program as of January 8, 2024:

  • Pinellas County: Includes Census Tracts: 0246.03, 0247.01, 0249.07, 0255.05, 0259.01, 0262.00, 0264.02, 0287.00, and 268.18.

Income Requirements for Target / Non-Target Areas – FHA, VA, Rural Development, and Freddie Mac over 80% Area Median Income

Pinellas County and Pasco County Home Key 1st Mortgage – 2025

Family Size Maximum Non-Target Area Income Maximum Target Area Income
1-2 family members $104,300 $125,160
3+ family members $119,945 $146,020

The maximum purchase price is $544,232 for Non-Target areas and $665,173 for Target areas.

Rent To Own Palm Harbor, Florida FHA Mortgage 

Our Rent Own Florida FHA Mortgage Lenders allow you to select any Palm Harbor, Florida, FHA-approved home listed for sale. This innovative rent-to-own program is designed for individuals who want to buy now while working on their credit and finances. This program enables renters to choose a rent-to-own property that suits their needs and rent until they qualify. This option to purchase an agreement allows you to acquire permanent housing while improving your credit and financial situation to qualify for an FHA mortgage. We can pre-approve anyone seeking permanent housing for this rent-to-own program. In addition, Palm Harbor, Florida, Realtors can list and sell their homes rent-to-own and get fully compensated for the sale and lease signing because the FHA lender buys the home for the tenant’s future buyer.

FHA Mortgage Appraisers In Palm Harbor, FL

Name License/
Expiration Date
Address
STEVEN H CODERRE FLRD1409              
(Certified Residential)
11-30-2026
LENDERS CHOICE APPRAISAL SER.,
5 LINDEN LANE
PALM HARBOR,  FL  346930000
WILLIAM S MCELVEEN FLRD1869              
(Certified Residential)
11-30-2026
HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANKER
1979 FISHERMANS BEND
PALM HARBOR,  FL  346850000
FREDERICK D ZACHARIAS FLRD1873              
(Certified Residential)
11-30-2026
ZACHARIAS APPRAISERS & CONSULT
2203 TONIWOOD LANE
PALM HARBOR,  FL  346850000
KEVIN J CAMPANARO FLRD2757              
(Certified Residential)
11-30-2026
K.N.S. APPRAISAL INC
1897 CITRUS HILL ROAD
PALM HARBOR,  FL  346830000
ELLY Z VAZQUEZ FLRD3479              
(Certified Residential)
11-30-2026
1580 CHUKAR RIDGE
PALM HARBOR,  FL  346830000
ROBERT D VANDERLAAN FLRD402               
(Certified Residential)
11-30-2026
ROBERT VANDERLAAN
1683 SPOTTSWOOD CIR
PALM HARBOR,  FL  346830000
LISA G SMITH FLRD4288              
(Certified Residential)
11-30-2026
EQUITY APPRAISAL GROUP
364 WESTFORD CIRCLE
PALM HARBOR,  FL  346830000
KELLY N PERKETT FLRD4529              
(Certified Residential)
11-30-2026
KP APPRAISALS, INC.
2138 CIMARRON TERRACE
PALM HARBOR,  FL  346830000
JOHN T MAYOCK FLRD513               
(Certified Residential)
11-30-2026
MAYOCK APPRAISAL COMPANY LLC
450 CASCADE LANE
PALM HARBOR,  FL  346840000
VALERIE N EVANS FLRD5232              
(Certified Residential)
11-30-2026
APPRAISAL LINK
813 CREEKSIDE LANE
PALM HARBOR,  FL  346840000
ROBERT A PARKS FLRD5270              
(Certified Residential)
11-30-2026
1615 14TH STREET
PALM HARBOR,  FL  346830000
CYNTHIA A GIORDANO FLRD5690              
(Certified Residential)
11-30-2026
KEYSTONE APPRAISAL SERVICE
4257 PRESERVE PLACE
PALM HARBOR,  FL  346850000
GREG COLUMBO FLRD6703              
(Certified Residential)
11-30-2026
159 LAGOON WAY
PALM HARBOR,  FL  346840000
ALEXANDER C GRASSIA FLRD7590              
(Certified Residential)
11-30-2026
ALEXANDER APPRAISALS
1897 EAGLE TRACE BLVD
PALM HARBOR,  FL  346850000
JEDIDIAH A HOEFER FLRD7908              
(Certified Residential)
11-30-2026
116 TALLEY DR
PALM HARBOR,  FL  346840000
MICHAEL L CAHN FLRD8077              
(Certified Residential)
11-30-2026
APPRAISAL SERVICES
217 KATHERINE BLVD #2110
PALM HARBOR,  FL  346840000
BIANCA B ESTES FLRD8588              
(Certified Residential)
11-30-2026
CLARIO APPRAISAL NETWORK
3438 EAST LAKE ROAD, 14-606
PALM HARBOR,  FL  346850000
HOLLY A ISAACS FLRZ1873              
(Certified General)
11-30-2026
314 LAGOON DRIVE
PALM HARBOR,  FL  346830000
STEVEN A PORCARO FLRZ2841              
(Certified General)
11-30-2026
PORCARO GROUP INC
5059 KERNWOOD COURT
PALM HARBOR,  FL  346850000
ADAM P LANGROCK FLRZ3197              
(Certified General)
11-30-2026
2984 WESTCOTT DR
PALM HARBOR,  FL  346840000

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