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U.S. extends FHA program for flipped houses

The Obama administration on Friday extended through the end of the year a popular program allowing buyers of flipped homes to obtain loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration.

Flipping refers to the practice of buying a home and quickly reselling it at a profit. The FHA in 2003 banned buyers from obtaining government-backed mortgage insurance on homes bought less than 90 days after a previous sale. Get the full story »