FHA Loan Types

FHA Loan Types

FHA-insured loans are available in urban and rural areas for single family homes, Town Houses, 2-unit, 3-unit, 4-unit properties, and for condominiums.Interest rates on FHA loans are generally slightly higher than market rates, while down payment requirements are lower than conventional loans. Down payments can be as low as 3.5 percent. In many cases, closing costs can be wrapped into the mortgage.

With an FHA-insured mortgage, you can make extra payments toward the principal when you make your regularly monthly payment. By making extra payments, you can repay the loan faster and save on interest. You can also pay off the entire balance of your FHA-insured mortgage at any time, with no penalty to you.

FHA Loan Section 203(b) is the most popular FHA program. You may use this program to purchase new or existing 1-4 family homes, condos or townhomes, in both urban and rural areas. A section 203(b) fixed mortgage may be repaid in monthly payments over 15 or 30 years. Available in Fixed and Adjustable Rates.

Section 234(c) provides mortgage insurance for buyers who wish to purchase a unit in a condominium project. The condominium may consist of more than one building, such as a group of row apartments, high-rise buildings, townhouses, or any combination of these structures. Any condominium project must be approved by HUD. Available in Fixed and Adjustable Rates.

FHA also insures loans for home improvements — 203(k) loans. Section 203(k) mortgages allow you to purchase and rehabilitate a home at least 1 year old. A portion of the loan proceeds are used to pay off the existing mortgage, and the remaining funds are placed in an escrow account and released as rehabilitation is completed. The improvements financed with Section 203(k) mortgage proceeds must comply with HUD’s Minimum Property Standards and all local codes and ordinances.  Available in Fixed and Adjustable Rates.

FHA Loan Section 251 Adjustable Rate Mortgage program which provides insurance for Adjustable Rate Mortgages. When interest rates are high, Adjustable Rate Mortgages keep the initial interest rate on a mortgage low which allows borrowers to qualify for the financing they need. While the Section 251 program helps to keep mortgage interest rates and payments low they may change over the life of the loan. The maximum amount of fluctuation in your interest rate in any given year cannot exceed 1 percentage point. And over the life of your loan, the interest rate cannot increase more than 5 percent from your initial rate.  The terms of the Adjustable Rate Mortgage will be disclosed when you apply for your mortgage loan. And should your interest rate increase, you will be informed at least 25 days before any changes are made to your total monthly payment.