Real Estate 101 - FHA Loan

  • What is a FHA loan?
  • What is Federal Housing Administration or FHA?
  • How do FHA loans differ from conventional loans?


    What is a FHA loan?

    FHA loan is a loan that is insured and guaranteed by a federal agency called Federal Housing Administration.

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    What is Federal Housing Administration or FHA?

    Federal Housing Administration or FHA is a federal agency that acts as an insurer of loans offered by commercial lenders. FHA guarantees the amount of the loan and repays the commercial lender in case the borrower defaults.

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    How do FHA loans differ from conventional loans?

    FHA loans require lower down payment, as low as 3% and usually have lower interest rates than conventional loans. Therefore FHA loans are usually easier to qualify for than conventional loans. FHA loans have a limit set on the amount one can borrow. This limit continues to change with time. Please ask your mortgage provider about the current limit. Also, FHA loans can be obtained only for property that is bought as a primary residence and not as an income property. Most of the time, there are additional closing costs associated with FHA loans, some of which can be included in the loan amount.

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