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# FHA Loans for First-Time Buyers

Let FHA Loans Help You FHA loans have been helping people become homeowners since 1934. How do we do it? The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) - which is part of HUD - insures the loan, so your lender can offer you a better deal. Low down payments Low closing costs Easy credit qualifying What does FHA have for you? Buying your first home? FHA might be just what you need. Your down payment can be as low as 3.5% of the purchase price. Available on 1-4 unit properties. Financial help for seniors Are you 62 or older? Do you live in your home? Do you own it outright or have a low loan balance? If you can answer "yes" to all of these questions, then the FHA Reverse Mortgage might be right for you. It lets you convert a portion of your equity into cash. How about manufactured housing and mobile homes? Yes, FHA has financing for mobile homes and factory-built housing. We have two loan products - one for those who own the land that the home is on and another for mobile homes that are - or will be - located in mobile home parks. Ask an FHA lender to tell you more about FHA loan products. Find an FHA lender Need advice? Contact a HUD-approved housing counselor or call (800) 569-4287 Need help with your downpayment? State and local governments offer programs that can help. Find a program near you .