FHA Loans

This loan was designed to make homeownership possible by allowing flexibility with credit and down payments.

FHA financing is not just for first-time homebuyers and provides opportunities for many clients that meet the loan guidelines.

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Product highlights

  • Down payment options as low as 3.5%
  • Owner-occupied primary residence required
  • Mortgage insurance required
  • Maximum loan amounts vary by county
  • Debt-to-income limits apply
  • FHA guarantees mortgage
  • Available for 1–4 unit properties
  • Streamline refinance option available
  • Temporary and permanent rate buydowns allowed
  • Flexible credit review
  • No prepayment penalty

Borrower advantages

  • Down payment options as low as 3.5%
  • Used with most DPA programs
  • Down payment and other required funds may be gifts
  • Seller concessions to help with closing costs and/or buydown costs
  • Don’t need to be a first-time homebuyer
  • Streamline refinance possible with no appraisal, no income verification and no credit check required

Realtor advantages

  • Grow your client base: options for people with student loan debt or lower credit scores
  • Specialize in first-time home buyers
  • Seller/Agent contributions up to 6% are allowed for closing costs
  • Low credit requirement
  • Low down payment options
  • Can be paired with DPA programs

FAQs

An FHA loan is insured by the Federal Housing Administration and designed to make homeownership more accessible.

They’re popular for lower credit score requirements, smaller down payments (as low as 3.5%), and more flexible guidelines.

Yes — FHA loans include mortgage insurance for the life of the loan. That’s something we’ll help you weigh before choosing this option.

Nope. FHA loans are available to repeat buyers and refinances too.

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