Tag: FHA buyers

Don’t Be Blindsided by FHA Minimum Property Requirements

The Federal Housing Administration’s accommodating lending standards help financially challenged Americans achieve the dream of homeownership. But buyers may be surprised to learn that FHA has minimum standards for the property condition that can potentially throw a monkey wrench into your purchase plans. What are these FHA requirements, and why does FHA require them? The… Read more »

How to Accommodate FHA Home Buyers

Nearly 30 percent of home buyers today are using loans secured by the Federal Housing Administration or FHA — reason enough for home sellers to consider making their homes FHA-friendly. Here are a few tips to help understand the FHA process. Lending limits. Head to HUD.gov to see if your home qualifies for an FHA… Read more »