Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Loan
Designed to help homebuyers with a low down payment option.
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is a government entity that offers
mortgage insurance on loans made by FHA-approved lenders.
The FHA provides insurance on mortgages for many different types of homes including single-family
and multifamily homes. The FHA is completely funded by its own self-generated income, meaning
there is no cost to taxpayers for its operation and services.
These loans are designed to help first-time homebuyers and experienced homeowners alike by
providing them with a low down payment option. FHA mortgage insurance serves as protection
for lenders in the event of a homeowner defaulting on their home loan.
FHA Loans Benefits
FHA insured loans often give potential homeowners the option of making a lower down payment
than they would need to make if using a traditional, non-FHA insured mortgage.
FHA loan benefits include:
Lower down payment
Loan is guaranteed by the government
Less than perfect credit can apply
Fixed Rate Loans
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Benefits
Interest rate and payments remain the same of the duration of the loan
Adjustable Rate Loans
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Benefits
Lower monthly payments then the fixed rate mortgage, but payments can increase with loan rates
Refinance Mortgages
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Benefits
FHA offers refinance options to either reduce your interest rate or take cash-out from your existing mortgage by taking out another mortgage for more than you currently owe.