FHA Loan Requirements Archive

FHA First Time Home Buyer Loan Options FHA loans are extremely popular for first time home buyers due to the low down payment and flexible credit score requirements. Over 25% of new mortgages today are FHA loans and virtually every lender offers FHA loans. FHA first time home buyer loans are easy to qualify for …

FHA debt to income ratio The debt to income ratio is the most important factor used by lenders to determine a comfortable mortgage payment and loan amount that a borrower can be approved for.   The standard FHA guidelines allow for a DTI of 43%, however much higher ratios of up to 56.9% are allowed with …

FHA Student Loan Guidelines One of the significant issues plaguing young adults is the amount of student debt they are incurring in recent years. According to Forbes, student debt is now the second highest consumer debt category ahead of credit cards and auto loans. There are 44 million students and graduates who owe an average …

FHA Disability Income Guidelines FHA loans are available to all qualifying borrowers including individuals who are receiving disability benefits as their source of income. Purchasing a home or even refinancing with an FHA loan can still be a reality for you even if you are currently on disability. How to Qualify for an FHA Loan …

FHA Inspection and Appraisal Guidelines If you are buying or selling a home where an FHA loan is involved, you will need to be prepared for having an FHA inspection on the home. This inspection is paid for by the buyer and is more in depth than a standard appraisal. We will help educate you …

FHA Loan Requirements  FHA loans are used for more than 25% of all home purchases in the United States. Understanding the FHA loan requirements well before you begin shopping for a home will help make the whole process much easier. There are specific FHA guidelines that are published in the FHA handbook and since there …

FHA Mortgage Insurance FHA loans are extremely popular with more than 25% of all mortgages being FHA insured. Home buyers with a very small down payment or lower credit scores are able to finance their dream homes using an FHA home loan. With the benefits of qualifying with a low-down payment comes the added expense …

FHA Closing Costs Home buyers will often create a budget to start saving for their down payment, but do not think about saving for their closing costs. In some instances, the FHA closing costs can be as much as or even more than the down payment. This article will give you a good idea of …

FHA Credit Requirements for 2023 One of the great benefits of an FHA loan is the ability for borrowers with poor credit to still have an opportunity to qualify for a mortgage and buy their dream home.  The flexible credit score minimums combined with the low-down payment requirements are why FHA loans are so common …