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Minimum Cash Investment

Last updated 08-20-2026

FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook Glossary November 26 2025

Updated 08-20-2026

Minimum Cash Investment

required, which represents at least 5 percent of the total purchase price for a maximum LTV of 95 percent. The MCI for a Borrower with a credit score of 500 and below will be 10 percent of the total purchase price. Minimum Decision Credit Score (MDCS) Minimum Decision Credit Score (MDCS) refers to the credit score reported on the Borrower’s credit report when all reported scores are the same. Where three scores are reported, the median score is the MDCS. Where two differing scores are reported, the MDCS is the lowest score. Where only one score is reported, that score is the MDCS.

FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook Glossary November 26 2025

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