FHA Home Loans

Evan Karr

Evan Karr Branch Manager

NMLS 1086744
1800 NW 167th Place, Ste. 100 - Office 7, Beaverton, OR 97006
1205 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Office 16, Portland, OR 97232

Phone: 503.451.1443
eFax: 866.468.0751

What are FHA Loans?

Since 1934, FHA loans have helped millions of homebuyers become homeowners. Insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), these loans typically have lower down payments and more flexible credit requirements than non-government-backed loans.

Highlights of an FHA loan:

  • As low as 3.5 percent down payment allowed
  • Down payment can be gifted from a relative, borrowed from an eligible 401K or provided through an approved state or local program
  • Co-signers are allowed (but must be eligible borrowers)
  • Seller can contribute up to 6% of the purchase price toward closing costs
  • Two types of mortgage insurance (MI) are required:
    • Upfront MI – can be financed into the loan or paid in cash
    • Annual MI – paid monthly as part of the mortgage payment
  • Available only for financing a primary residence
  • Minimum 580 credit score required with AUS approval
  • Loan limits may vary by State/County