How do FHA loans work?

The FHA promises to pay lenders if a borrower defaults on an FHA loan. To fund this obligation, the FHA charges borrowers a fee. Home buyers who use FHA loans pay an upfront mortgage insurance premium (MIP) of 1.75%. They also pay a modest ongoing fee with each monthly payment. read more

An FHA loan is a type of government-backed mortgage insured by the Federal Housing Administration, a branch of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD. FHA borrowers pay for mortgage insurance, which protects the lender from a loss if the borrower defaults on the loan. read more

FHA Back To Work Mortgage The FHA Back To Work mortgage is a program for home buyers with a recent short sale, bankruptcy, or foreclosure which stemmed from job loss. The Back to Work program waives the FHA standard waiting period after a derogatory event, and allows a buyer to purchase a home just 12 months from the event date. read more