The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) has announced updated loan limits for calendar year 2026 under the ...

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is increasing the “floor” and “ceiling” FHA loan limits in 2025 to $524,225 and $1,209,750, respectively, the agency announced Tuesday. The new FHA loan limits ...

For some buyers, a dream house doesn't exist until it's built. New construction offers a clean slate, with no mysterious stains hiding under the carpet or dated bathroom fixtures that will cost a ...

Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans are a popular choice for first-time homebuyers and other borrowers who, for a variety of reasons, may have a hard time qualifying for a conventional home ...

Research has shown that FHA buyers have been intentionally excluded from the housing market in the past. What’s surprising is that the bias against FHA borrowers has persisted even in today’s buyer’s ...

When lenders appeared before Congress on Sept. 17 and were less than enthusiastic about utilizing the new Federal Housing Administration (FHA) HOPE for Homeowners (H4H) program, I really thought that ...

New federal rules now prevent non-permanent U.S. residents from getting FHA-backed home loans, leaving many immigrant families without financing options. While most lenders are stepping back, First ...

FHA loan requirements: FHA loans explained Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans are a popular choice for first-time homebuyers and other borrowers who, for a variety of reasons, may have a hard ...

FHA loans require an upfront mortgage insurance premium (MIP) of 1.75% of the base loan amount, which can be rolled into the loan. There's also an annual premium, which is divided by 12 and added to ...