A benefit built with first-time buyers in mind. FHA financing is more forgiving on both credit and down payment than conventional financing, which makes it a practical path for buyers who are ready to own but haven’t built up a large amount of savings yet.
- Down payments as low as 3.5%
- More forgiving credit and qualifying guidelines than conventional financing
- Gift funds may be used toward the down payment
- Higher debt-to-income ratios allowed in many cases