Copy of Buyer Guide - V7

WHICH LOAN IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

The Conventional loan is the most common type of home loan and is offered through private lenders. CONVENTIONAL LOAN An FHA loan is designed for those with high debt-to-income ratios and low credit scores, and most commonly issued to first-time homebuyers. This loan is offered by FHA-approved lenders only and is backed by the Federal Housing Administration. FHA LOAN The VA loan is designated for veterans, spouses, and reservists. This loan is offered through private lenders and guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. VA LOAN The USDA loan is for homebuyers in designated rural areas and is backed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. USDA LOAN

DOWN PAYMENT

MORTGAGE INSURANCE

MINIMUM CREDIT SCORE

TYPE OF LOAN

TERMS

On down payments under 20%

CONVENTIONAL

3 - 20%

15-30 Years

620

For 11 years or life of the loan

FHA

3.5 - 20%

15-30 Years

500

VA

None

15-30 Years

None

640

USDA

None

15-30 Years

None

640

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