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 2020
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
March 8, 2020 - Why do interest rates move lower? Investors get scared, pull their money out of the riskier investments they were pursuing, and put that money into what are comparatively safer places. And that’s what is happening with the coronavirus.
March 6, 2020 - First-time home buyers come to the home loan game without experiencing any of the journey to home ownership first-hand. Even if you watched your parents negotiate a home loan, doing it yourself is another thing.
March 5, 2020 - If you are hoping to buy a home but do not have a long credit history, it’s easy to understand why you might be concerned about your ability to get a loan approved. Fortunately there are some things you can do to build your credit ahead of a home loan that will help.
March 4, 2020 - There are some misconceptions about down payment grants in general, but one of the biggest is that the FHA itself or the lender is somehow responsible for managing or offering these grants. You, the borrower, are responsible for locating the programs in your area.
March 3, 2020 - Fears of the coronavirus have fueled investor behavior, which in turn has put downward pressure on mortgage loan interest rates, refinance loan interest rates, etc. And the ride is not over yet, from all indications. Listen to how the experts talk about the situation and where it’s going.
March 1, 2020 - Are you on the fence about buying a home? There are many reasons why it’s a great idea to search for a home in 2020, such as owning instead of renting, the ability to freely customize your living space, or using a cash-out refinance to convert part of your home’s value into cash.
February 29, 2020 - A One-Time Close construction loan is designed to let you build a house on your own lot instead of buying an existing property. Do you want to design and build your own home using licensed contractors and plans created by a professional?
February 27, 2020 - Mortgage loan interest rates tend to move in the opposite direction of economic news; what’s good for the economy can hurt mortgage interest rates, what’s bad for the economy can improve them based on investor behavior.
February 25, 2020 - World news does not directly affect mortgage loan interest rates, but investor reaction to that news can. Investors have responded negatively to coronavirus news, putting money in safe-haven investments instead of riskier moves.
February 22, 2020 - There are agencies across the country operating on a local level to offer down payment help to qualified borrowers, many of whom are first-time home buyers. And many of these grant programs have no repayment requirements when terms and conditions are met.
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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!
