If you’re thinking about buying a home, an FHA loan might be worth considering. FHA loans exist to help people — especially first-time homebuyers or those with past credit issues — get into ...

An FHA construction loan is a type of FHA loan that covers the cost of building a home, including the land or lot purchase, building materials and labor. There are two types of FHA construction loans: ...

FHA loans can help turn the dream of owning a condominium unit into a reality by offering a clear application process and useful online approval resources. Research the approval process for an FHA ...

When you buy a home, there are usually a few repairs to pay for. Buyers who want to take on a real fixer-upper might be facing the prospect of many projects. If this is the case for you, you may be ...

To qualify for an FHA loan, applicants must have a minimum credit score of 580 (or 500 with a 10% down payment), no recent bankruptcy or foreclosure, a debt-to-income ratio below 43%, residency in the ...

An FHA-approved condo is a property that can be purchased using FHA loans—or loans that are insured by the Federal Housing Administration. These FHA loans are for first-time homebuyers (or someone who ...

FHA loans make homeownership more accessible for first-time homebuyers. If you have a lower credit score or minimal funds available for a down payment, these loans could also be ideal, as the lending ...

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Does a graph showing "loan locks" for non-permanent residents applying for FHA mortgages prove that immigrants overpaying for ...

Q. We are senior citizens who own a condominium with no mortgage. We want to stay in our condominium, however, our savings are dwindling, and our fixed income is not keeping up with our expenses. One ...

The Federal Housing Administration announced it's increasing term options to include a 40-year mortgage in May. In March, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development published a final rule ...

Experts warn the federal shutdown is disrupting Triangle housing: NFIP lapse and delays to FHA, VA and USDA loans.