FHFA: Mortgage Loan Guarantee Fees Changed to Reduce Costs for Borrowers
In an effort to make pricing more uniform and to reduce the overall costs of getting a mortgage, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is making changes to the way that guarantee fees (g-fees) are charged. Upfront g-fees will no longer be assessed on loans with terms of 15 years or less, and all other g-fees will be decreased by 10 basis points. This will result in savings for borrowers, especially those who are taking out shorter-term loans.