FHA Loan Requirements
Whether you're a first time homebuyer, moving to a new home, or want to refinance your existing conventional or FHA mortgage, the FHA loan program will let you purchase a home with a low down payment and flexible guidelines.
- The Facts About FHA Credit Requirements and FICO® Scores
- Do FHA Loan Requirements Apply to All Borrowers?
- Your FHA Loan Credit Qualifications
FHA Limits for 2019
FHA loan limits were established to define how much you can borrow for a HUD-backed mortgage. Each state has different limits, so be sure to look up your state to understand what is available for your FHA home loan.
Down Payment Grants for FHA Loans
Paying the upfront costs of buying a new home can be challenging. To help overcome this hurdle, many local and state agencies offer down payment assistance in the form of grants or second mortgages.
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FHA Loan Articles and Mortgage News
May 21, 2019 - If you're applying for an FHA home loan, you aren't forced to apply and be responsible for the debt all by yourself. FHA rules allow a co-borrower or cosigner to apply alongside the borrower.
May 20, 2019 - In a tough economy borrowers worry about bankruptcy, foreclosure, and the effects such issues can have on the ability to borrow. So, what is the required waiting period for new FHA home loans after filing bankruptcy or foreclosure?
May 18, 2019 - If you are contemplating having a home built from the ground up for you using an FHA One-Time Close construction loan, or a USDA equivalent or even a VA One-Time Close construction loan, there are many things to consider in the planning and design stages.
May 17, 2019 - Do you need answers about pressing home loan questions such as how much your estimated down payment will be, how much you could pay on a monthly mortgage, and how much your seller is allowed to contribute toward your closing costs?
May 15, 2019 - There is a major home buying mistake you should never, ever make when considering the purchase of a piece of real estate. When you make an offer on a home and are serious about purchasing that particular piece of property, an appraisal is required. Don't skip it.
May 14, 2019 - Borrowers who want to apply for an FHA One-Time Close construction loan may, depending on the lender and circumstances, find that certain credit issues must be satisfactorily addressed as a condition of loan approval.
May 13, 2019 - FHA home loans and refinance loans are designed for either a single borrower or multiple borrowers; procedures for approving loans for multiple borrowers are more or less the same as for a single applicant. The lender must determine that all parties on the loan are creditworthy.
May 12, 2019 - Any property, tiny or not, that is not on a permanent foundation or will not be affixed to a permanent foundation as a condition of the loan will never be approved for an FHA mortgage loan. The reason for this is simple; if your home is on wheels, it cannot be classified as real estate.
May 11, 2019 - FHA cash-out refinance loans do require an appraisal, and borrowers who live in housing markets that are on the rise should check to see how far property values have increased since the last appraisal.
May 10, 2019 - First-time borrowers may wonder what steps they can take in the months leading up to a loan application that will help them get closer to loan approval. What does it take to get a lender to approve your mortgage loan application and put you on the road to owning your first real estate?
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Homebuyer Terminology
If you’re getting ready to shop around for mortgage options, it’s a good idea to brush up on some of the technical terms in our Mortgage Glossary. You’re going to be hearing a lot of them!
