New FHA loan with a departing FHA still on title
Borrower relocating for work, current home financed with an FHA loan. Two lenders said no — "you can only have one FHA at a time." Borrower needed the second FHA to keep down payment manageable on the new primary.
Documented the 100-mile relocation exception under HUD 4000.1. Structured the file so the departing residence converted to a long-term rental with the right LTV and reserve documentation. Found a wholesale lender that doesn't add overlays beyond FHA's published guidelines.
Outcome: Second FHA loan approved. Closed within typical timeline. Departing home held as rental.