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Paying an FHA Partial Claim The HUD puts a lien against the borrower's property for the amount of the claim. The borrower must pay off the partial claim if they either sell the home or refinance it. This is important to remember.

If you currently pay PMI or MIP mortgage insurance, you can get rid of it by refinancing once your home reaches 20 percent equity. If you're shopping for a new home loan, look for options that allow no PMI even without 20 percent down.

Payoff Instructions for Partial Claims - Pay by Mail (if paying online is not an option) Must be in the form of a cashier's check, escrow check or certified funds. A copy of the payoff letter must be included with the funds. Make check payable to HUD and mail to:

The problem with partial claims is that they include back payments, interest, fees, and in some instances, a portion of the principal balance of the loan. The total amount of the claim therefore frequently ends up being far larger than expected by the homeowner.

The Partial Claim is a zero-interest subordinate lien that will include a portion of the amount to be resolved and if you meet the requirements, a principal deferment. The remainder is added to the principal loan balance of your first mortgage and extends the term for 30 years (360 months) at a fixed interest rate.

In most cases, long-time Federal Housing Administration (FHA) borrowers can stop paying US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) risk-based mortgage insurance once they've built enough equity, sometimes in as little as 11 years without refinancing.

Can the partial claim be forgiven or settled? HUD does not forgive or settle partial claims and they must be paid in full.

Requesting a Refund A refund of an upfront mortgage insurance premium (MIP) payment can be requested through HUD's Single Family Insurance Operations Division (SFIOD). On the FHA Connection, go to the Upfront Premium Collection menu and select Request a Refund in the Pay Upfront Premium section.