How Does an FHA Loan Work?

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What Is a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Loan?

A Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan is a home mortgage that is insured by the government and issued by a bank or other lender that is approved by the agency.

•  FHA loans require a lower minimum down payment than many conventional loans, and applicants may have lower credit scores than is usually required.
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• The FHA loan is designed to help low- to moderate-income families attain homeownership. They are particularly popular with first-time homebuyers.
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How Does an FHA Loan Work?

If you have a credit score of at least 580, you can borrow up to 96.5% of the value of a home with an FHA loan, as of 2022. That means the required down payment is only 3.5%.

If your credit score falls between 500 and 579, you can still get an FHA loan as long as you can make a 10% down payment.

The Bank's Role in an FHA Loan

The FHA doesn't actually lend anyone money for a mortgage. The loan is issued by a bank or other financial institution that is approved by the FHA.

The FHA guarantees the loan. That makes it easier to get bank approval since the bank isn't bearing the default risk. Some people refer to it as an FHA-insured loan for that reason.

Borrowers who qualify for an FHA loan are required to purchase mortgage insurance, with the premium payments going to the FHA.

What Are FHA Loan Requirements?

Your lender will evaluate your qualifications for an FHA loan as it would any mortgage applicant, starting with a check to see that you have a valid Social Security number, reside lawfully in the U.S., and are of legal age (according to your state laws).

FHA loan criteria are less rigid in some ways than a bank's loan criteria. However, there are some more stringent requirements.

Whether or not it's an FHA-guaranteed loan, your financial history will be examined when you apply for a mortgage.