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FHA Loan

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Updated 08-20-2026

FHA Loan

FHA loans are loans from private lenders that are regulated and insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). FHA loans differ from conventional loans because they allow for lower credit scores and down payments as low as 3.5 percent of the total loan amount. Maximum loan amounts vary by county. Learn about this and other mortgage loan options (https://www.consumerfinance.gov/owninga-home/loan-options/fha-loans/).

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