Learn About FHA Loans and How You Can Qualify
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What are the differences between FHA loans and conventional mortgages?
The primary difference between conventional loans and FHA loans is that conventional loans are not government-insured. FHA loans are guaranteed with government funds that provide extra protection for ...
What is the Up Front Mortgage Insurance Premium and how much does it cost?
FHA collects a one-time Up Front Mortgage Insurance Premium (UFMIP) and an annual insurance premium (MIP) which is collected in monthly installments. Most FHA loan programs make the UFMIP a requiremen...
What factors can affect the cost of my FHA loan?
Understanding what your monthly payment or your interest rate will be is not enough. Ask for information about loans with the same loan amount, but with different loan terms or loan types so that you ...
What is mortgage insurance and why is it a requirement for FHA loans?
Mortgage insurance is a policy that protects lenders against losses that result from defaults on home mortgages. FHA requires both upfront and annual mortgage insurance for all borrowers, regardless o...