Today we are going to discuss two common mortgage loan products, and the pros and cons of both FHA and Conventional Loans.
Many people are familiar with the 20% down, good credit 30 year fixed conventional loan scenario.
FHA loans on the other hand are designed for people who might have difficulty qualifying for a conventional loan to still get funding to buy a house. FHA Loans offer down payments as low as 3.5% and are more lenient on credit scores and past financial issues. Borrowers can qualify for FHA loans for as low as 580 credit scores. One of the downsides of FHA loans is mortgage insurance requirements, if you put down less than 10% you will be required to pay monthly insurance for the duration of the loan, as well as paying Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium. The best choice for you? Give us a call or apply online and we will analyze what programs suit your needs 😊