The Federal Housing Administration issues a federal Housing Administration Loan or FHA, and it is created for low to moderate-income mortgagors. FHA requires a lower minimum down payment and a credit score.
As of 2020, borrowers can get 96.5% of the value of a home with FHA loan, meaning they only need 3.5% for a down payment. If you are looking into FHA, you will need a credit score of at least 580. However, if your score falls somewhere between 500 and 579, you can still get FHA if you can provide 10% of the down payment.
Besides traditional first mortgages, the FHA offers other loan programs, such as:
If you are interested in an FHA mortgage, then you will need to know the exact financial and employment requirements for your desired loan type. The general requirements include a FICO score of at least 500. Based on a range of 500 to 579, your required down payment will range between 3.5% to 10%.
Before applying for an FHA loan, you’ll want to spend time building a good credit history. As a general rule, make sure you have at least 12 months of on-time payments and a debt-to-income ratio under 43%.
We can help you review your current finances and determine whether it’s the right time to apply for a loan or if there are other steps you can take to increase your chances of approval.
Neither foreclosure nor bankruptcy disqualify you from an FHA loan. You are still encouraged to submit an application so long as you meet the credit and income requirements. If you filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy, then at least two years must have passed before you can get approved for an FHA loan.
The mortgage lender will look at your entire financial situation, not just your history. They will consider how you have made payments since foreclosure or bankruptcy and how you currently manage your debts and income.
We can help you explore all your home financing options, no matter what your history may be. Our team is here to help everyone get the home they deserve.