Is a FHA loan right for you?
Worried about a low credit score or not being able to afford a large down payment? With less strict requirements, a FHA home loan may be the right loan for you.
Benefits of a FHA loan
- FICO Flexibility: The FHA home loan has less strict FICO score requirements, allowing more people to qualify for a home loan.
- Gift Funds Allowed: Gift funds are allowed for the down payment, which means your family can help.
- Flexible Qualification: Requirements for an FHA loan are generally more relaxed compared to other loans.
FHA loan eligibility requirements
- Credit score higher than 500 with 10% down
- Credit score higher than 580 with 3.5% down
- Ability to cover 3.5% down payment
- Reasonable debt-to-income ratio
- Home must be the borrower’s primary residence
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The information is meant for educational purposes only, the approximate origination charges, and total approximate funds needed to close is just an illustration and may not be accurate to your personal loan scenario. Actual fees and costs and payments may vary. As a result of refinancing, your total finance charges may be higher over the life of the loan. This is not a commitment to lend. Not all borrowers will meet the requirements necessary to qualify. Rates and terms are subject to change based on market conditions and borrower eligibility. Monthly Payment does not include taxes and insurance. Your payment obligation will be higher. APR is not shown – see our website for assumptions and loan terms. Certain limitations apply, call for details.
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Principal & Interest (P&I)
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MIP
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Taxes & HOA
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Homeowners Insurance
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Purchase Price
Home Value
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- Down Payment
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Current Mortgage Balance
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+ Cash Out
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+ Upfront MIP
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Total Loan Amount
New Loan Amount
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Home Equity After Cash Out
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Upfront MIP
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Estimated Taxes & Insurance
Property taxes are generally estimated to be 1.2% of the home's value, but may vary based on your location. Annual homeowners insurance is roughly 0.35% of the home's value but can change based on insurer. Your loan specialist can help you determine property tax and insurance rates in your area.
Annual MIP
The Annual MIP ranges from 0.15% to 0.75% depending on loan term, loan amount and down payment. However, for most FHA borrowers, the Annual MIP is 0.75% of the loan amount. The Annual MIP can last for the life of the loan, or be removed after 11 years if the original down payment is 10% or more.
Upfront MIP
The Upfront MIP, sometimes referred to as the FHA funding fee, is 1.75% of the loan amount. This fee is due at closing and is typically financed into the entire loan amount to reduce out of pocket costs.
Amount Financed
Purchase Price (-) Down Payment (+) Upfront MIP
Estimated Payment
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Loan amount
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Down payment
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Cash Out
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Home Equity After Cashout
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Interest rate
Loan term
Taxes & insurance included?
Property tax
Homeowner's insurance
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Upfront MIP
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Annual MIP rate
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Monthly MIP
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HOA dues
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Payment Breakdown
Amortization
Principal vs. Interest
Amortization Schedule Breakdown
Our detailed amortization schedule breaks down your mortgage payments, showing how they are split between interest and principal over the life of your loan.
Note: The actual monthly payment may be higher than what is shown here, as this schedule does not account for variable costs such as property taxes and home insurance, which are often included in your total mortgage payment.
- Principal payments: $$240,000 (the amount borrowed)
- Interest payments: $$297,554 (the cost of borrowing)
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