07/31/2024
FHA loans offer lenient credit score requirements, a low minimum down payment, and reasonable closing costs. However, due to the borrowers' higher risk, they require mortgage insurance premiums (MIP).
When considering conventional and FHA loans, it's important to note that traditional loans also have mortgage insurance. For instance, if you make a down payment of less than 20%, you'll typically need to pay for Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI).
Unlike FHA MIP, PMI is not permanent and can be canceled once your loan balance reaches 80% of the home's purchase price.
In 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration successfully reduced FHA Mortgage Insurance from 85% to 55%.