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 2022
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
August 4, 2022 - There are FHA home loans for a variety of property types including duplexes, condo units, planned unit development, and also townhouses. FHA’s rules for home loans generally allow for a single unit or as many as four living units. Townhouses typically have two living units.
August 3, 2022 - An important option to consider when looking to build a new home in Tennessee is the VA / FHA One-Time Close construction loan. Zillow® reports the TN medium home value at the end of Q2, 2022 to be $299,000. This is a 27.23% over the past year.
August 2, 2022 - Discrimination in the housing process (buying or renting) has a proudly negative effect on the housing industry. Fair Housing Act cases are prosecuted to stop this discrimination. The results are often dependent on the victims of such discrimination to file a complaint.
August 1, 2022 - What are the FHA requirements for wells and septic systems? FHA loan rules have some things to say about the placement of a septic tank, for example. FHA loan rules in HUD 4000.1 require the tank to be at least 50 feet from any well on the property.
July 30, 2022 - FHA loan limits increased this year for many counties in the United States. Mortgage limits are calculated based on the median house prices in accordance with HUD 4000.1. FHA’s single family mortgage limits are set by Metropolitan Statistical Area and county and are published periodically.
July 28, 2022 - What can help or hurt FHA loan approval? Knowing your lender’s needs when it comes time to approve your application can be a big help. You’ll make more informed choices about planning and saving for your mortgage based on these issues.
July 26, 2022 - Building on your own lot with an FHA / VA / USDA One-Time Close construction loan is thriving in California. Zillow® reports the CA medium home value close to $799,000 for the period ending in Q2 2022, an increase of 23.49% in one year.
July 25, 2022 - If you would rather build your home from the ground up than buy someone else’s dream home, you’ll need to be prepared for some extra costs. It can be more expensive to build rather than buy, but for some that extra money is worth the investment.
July 24, 2022 - When it’s time to compare FHA lenders, no two financial institutions are exactly alike, and it is a smart idea to find out how they differ before you commit to one or the other. While all lenders may seem quite similar, where they differ matters.
July 23, 2022 - Sometimes there are delays in the home loan process that can put the borrower in danger of facing an expired appraisal, but in such cases, FHA rules have permitted an extension of the appraisal validity period for 30 additional days.
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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!
