02/04/2026
In 1934, the creation of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) introduced long-term mortgages with lower down payments and fixed interest rates and laid the groundwork for modern home financing. While discrimination and redlining still limited access for many Black families at the time, this moment marked an important shift in how homeownership could be achieved.
📌 Today, FHA loans still help make homeownership more accessible:
🔹 Lower down payment requirements (as low as 3.5%)
🔹 More flexible credit qualifications
🔹 Competitive, fixed interest rates
🔹 Great option for first-time buyers or those rebuilding credit
Understanding the history helps us better navigate the present and continue pushing toward equitable access to homeownership for all. 💛🖤💚
If you’re curious whether an FHA loan might be right for you or want help exploring all your financing options let’s talk!
Rennae Kimbrough, REALTOR®
ICON Realty Group
📞 804-676-6216
📱 757-419-7377
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