How Much Does It Cost To Get Into a Home With FHA vs Conventional?
It may cost you much less overall to get an FHA loan instead of conventional.
November 8, 2024 4 min read
Conventional Loan Requirements vs. FHA Loan Requirements
One of the first questions many homebuyers ask is whether they should get a conventional loan or an FHA loan. Here’s a look at qualification requirements for each loan type to help you decide.
December 27, 2024 12 min read
FHA Loan Limits for 2025
FHA loan limits vary by county and range from $524,225 to $1,209,750 for a single-family home within the continental United States.
December 2, 2024 11 min read
A First-Time Buyers Guide to Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
ARMs are looking better and better after 30-year fixed rates touched a 20-year high.
November 18, 2022 6 min read
Opinion: The Upside of Private Mortgage Insurance for Buyers Lacking a 20% Down Payment
Private mortgage insurance, or PMI, is likely the least understood aspect of homebuying.
March 27, 2023 6 min read
Credit Score Needed for a Mortgage: How Low Can You Go and Still Buy?
Lenders now have the time to spend on a loan file that needs a little more TLC, since they're no longer flooded with 800-FICO-score, 20%-down loans.
September 29, 2022 6 min read
Can I Get A Jumbo Loan With 10% Down? How About 5% Down?
Buyers of more expensive homes might be surprised at how little some lenders require for a down payment.
March 31, 2025 4 min read
