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
June 10, 2022 - When you buy a home with an FHA mortgage, you will choose between a fixed-rate mortgage where the payments stay the same for the duration of the loan term and an adjustable-rate mortgage where the rates may change after a certain period of time.
June 8, 2022 - If you apply for an FHA home loan, you may be required to use an escrow account for certain aspects of the transaction including a place to deposit earnest money before the deal closes. You may also be required to use escrow to pay your property taxes each year.
June 6, 2022 - Do you want to build a new home from the ground up on your own lot? If you are interested in a construction loan there are a variety of options between conventional loans, FHA construction loans, and other programs.
June 5, 2022 - Saving a home from loan default and foreclosure may feel like a difficult thing to do, but knowing a few issues in advance can help. One good example? The basic differences between two major choices you have in saving your home; refinancing and loan forbearance.
June 4, 2022 - Why can’t a home buyer put their trust in the appraisal alone? Why should you budget and pay for the optional home inspection? Inspections are only as optional as taking a used car for a test drive before agreeing to buy it.
June 3, 2022 - There are important things to remember about your credit and credit checks going into the application process for any major line of credit including a mortgage. If you know these things ahead of time you can avoid some common first-time borrower mistakes.
June 2, 2022 - There are many mortgages to choose from. There are conventional loans, plus government-backed home loan programs such as VA mortgages, and even USDA home loans. All options to consider. So why choose an FHA mortgage instead?
June 1, 2022 - You can build on your own lot using an FHA mortgage, even as a first-time home buyer. You will get the same 3.5% down payment minimum on an FHA construction loan as you would buying existing construction real estate.
May 28, 2022 - Demand for custom built homes is on the rise. Many veterans are finding out about the VA guaranteed construction loan program that has been around for years. If you are an eligible veteran and qualify for a $0 Down VA Home Loan, then you qualify for a $0 Down VA Construction Loan.
May 27, 2022 - Some might think refinancing a home loan with or without an FHA mortgage is a bad idea in times of rising mortgage rates. But there are borrowers who may require a refinance regardless of the interest rate environment. Not everyone who refinances does so because they want to.
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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!
