FHA Loans
An FHA loan is a mortgage insured by the Federal Housing Administration. It’s designed to make homeownership more accessible, especially for first-time buyers or those with lower credit scores or smaller down payments.
There are limits to how much you can borrow with an FHA loan, and these limits are based on the median home prices in your area. You can check your local loan limits on HUD’s website. To qualify, you’ll need a reasonable debt-to-income ratio. While perfect credit isn’t required, most lenders look for a credit score of at least 620.
VA Loans
A VA loan is a mortgage program backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It is available to eligible veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and some surviving spouses.
The VA doesn’t require a specific credit score, but lenders usually do and 620 is the most common benchmark with some may approve borrowers with 580 – 600, depending on overall financial strength
Benefits of FHA Loans
Benefits of VA Loans
3.5% down payment required on purchase
Easier to use gifts for down payment and closing costs
No prepayment penalty
Financing for home improvement using FHA 203k programs
Down payment as low as 0%.
Competitive interest rates that are routinely lower than conventional rates
No prepayment penalties
Higher allowable debt-to-income ratios than for many other loans
Streamlined refinancing loans that require no additional underwriting
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