{"id":20154,"date":"2022-09-27T19:22:35","date_gmt":"2022-09-27T18:22:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessfinancenews.com\/?p=20154"},"modified":"2023-07-03T10:47:33","modified_gmt":"2023-07-03T09:47:33","slug":"who-pays-for-fha-inspection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessfinancenews.com\/fha\/who-pays-for-fha-inspection\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Pays For FHA Inspection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Who Pays For FHA Inspection?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Regarding who pays for an FHA inspection, they are paid by the prospective buyer. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are buying or selling a home where an FHA loan is involved, you will need to be prepared for having an FHA inspection on the home. This inspection is paid for by\u00a0the buyer\u00a0and is more in depth than a standard appraisa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This inspection is paid for by\u00a0the buyer\u00a0and is harder to pass<\/a> than a conventional loan appraisal.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many aspects that won\u00b4t pass an FHA inspection<\/a>, mostly for legal reasons, such as the violation of the peeling paint guidelines<\/a>. These situations will oblige an FHA re-inspection<\/a> after the necessary repairs are done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our analysis and complete study of the FHA loan requirements<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When visiting the \u201csubject property\u201d (which is the house being purchased), the FHA appraiser will review the overall condition and features of the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He will also look at comparable properties that have sold recently in the same area. This is what real estate agents referred to as \u201ccomps.\u201d The appraiser will use these comparable sales to determine the market value of the home that is being purchased with an FHA loan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The appraiser will also evaluate the overall condition of the house to make sure it meets HUD guidelines and requirements. HUD is primarily concerned with the health and safety of the future occupant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

FHA Inspection Vs Home Inspection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You will notice that an FHA inspection is more difficult and more expensive than a home inspection<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like all real estate appraisals, the aim of an FHA appraisal is to establish the safety of a home as well as its value. This is contrasted with\u00a0a home inspection which does not necessarily assign a value but does a deep dive into the condition of the home and potential issues<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FHA Inspection Cost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to FHA inspections, there are various costs associated with it. The cost of the inspection is typically paid for by the buyer, but there are certain situations where the seller may cover the cost. Here are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to the cost of FHA inspections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n