
FHA Loan Information Archive


FHA vs Conventional Loan Comparison Chart
FHA vs Conventional Loan If you are thinking about a home loan, you may be wondering which type of loan to get and what type you may qualify for. Two of the most common type of home mortgage for borrows are the FHA and conventional loans. Your first step is understanding the differences between an …

FHA Down Payment Assistance Programs for 2023
FHA Down Payment Assistance Programs for 2023 The FHA loan down payment requirement for 2023 is 3.5% for credit scores of 580 and higher. A 10% down payment is required for credit scores of 500-579. One of the many benefits of an FHA loan is the low down payment requirement of 3.5%. On the surface …

Best FHA Lenders for 2023

FHA Manufactured and Mobile Home Guidelines
FHA Manufactured and Mobile Home Loans FHA loans help those with a low down payment and less than optimal credit scores to qualify for a mortgage. The FHA guidelines for both mobile homes and manufactured homes have loan limits plus foundation and appraisal rules that must be followed. FHA eligible manufactured homes must be occupied …

FHA Bankruptcy Waiting Period
FHA Bankruptcy Waiting Period At FHA Lenders, we are coming into contact with borrowers every day who have at one point filed for bankruptcy. Although FHA loans are easier to qualify for, the FHA guidelines do not allow borrowers to apply for an FHA loan too soon after a bankruptcy has been discharged. Millions of …

Buying and Selling FHA Approved Homes

FHA Flipping Rule
FHA Flipping Rule House flipping has become very popular and profitable for those who know the process. HUD has developed an FHA flipping rule for anyone who is thinking about financing a flip using an FHA loan. This rule impacts both the buyer and the seller of a flipped property. What is the FHA Flipping …

FHA Gift Funds Guidelines 2023
FHA Gift Funds Guidelines FHA home loans have a minimum down payment requirement of 3.5%. FHA Guidelines also permit those funds to be gifted to the borrower from an approved source such as a relative or close friend. The down payment used for an FHA loan cannot come from another loan or a source where …
