
Conventional Loan vs FHA Loan
Conventional and FHA Loans at a glance...
Conventional Loan
FHA Loan
20% down
3.5% down
PMI not required (unless <20% down)
PMI required
Slightly lower interest rate (credit dependent)
Slightly higher interest rate (credit dependent)
Better terms require higher credit score
Better terms to those with lower credit scores
Financed MIP (if <20% down)
Up Front MIP (Mortgage Insurance Premium)
Conventional or FHA : Which loan ...

FHA Loan Limits 2011
A list of FHA Loan Limits by state (then broken down by county):
Alabama FHA Loan Limits
Alaska FHA Loan Limits
Arizona FHA Loan
Arkansas FHA Loan Limits
California FHA Loan Limits
Colorado FHA Loan Limits
Connecticut FHA Loan Limits
Delaware FHA Loan Limits
District of Columbia FHA Loan Limits
Florida FHA Loan Limits
Georgia FHA Loan Limits
Hawaii FHA Loan Limits
Idaho FHA Loan ...

What is an FHA Loan?
FHA Loans (Federal Housing Authority Loans) are loans that are designed to help first time homebuyers purchase real estate with only a 3.5% down payment. An FHA Loan is a federal assistance mortgage that is offered by qualified lenders and backed by the FHA.
What are the Requirements for an FHA Loan?
The ...