Everything you need to know aboutFHA Home Buying

Credit score requirements are dropping for the FHA mortgage. Analysis and effect on U.S. home buyers, plus today’s live FHA mortgage rates.

FHA mortgage rates are attractive and program guidelines favor real estate investors looking to buy 2-unit, 3-unit, or 4-unit homes — especially first-timers.

The FHA 203k loan is a “home construction” loan available in all 50 states. The major benefits, plus some things to watch out for.

Buying a home to tear-down or renovate? Rehabilitating your existing residence? How to choose between the Standard and Streamline version of the FHA 203k.

Buying a home that needs repairs? Don’t have to sacrifice your downpayment cash just to make it work. More on the FHA 203K loan and how it can help you buy.

Along with low mortgage rates and other great traits, FHA loans are assumable. You could sell your home 5 years from now and offer the buyer today’s low rates.

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The FHA appraisal is a little more elaborate than the standard appraisal. That’s because FHA loans are government-backed, and the government wants to make sure that the house you buy is safe and livable.

The government shutdown might impact your government mortgage — VA, FHA and USDA loan programs are all backed by the government and will be affected to some degree.