The rumor is that FHA will be increasing the upfront mortgage insurance premium from 1.75% to 2.25% sometime in the Spring. Also, the currently allowed seller concessions 6% will be decreased to 3%. Last, if the borrowers FICA is 585 or less, the FHA downpayment will be increased to 10%. Again, this information is a rumor but comes from a reliable source. Let's see what the near future reveals with regard to these issues.