The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Scott Turner to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), cementing ...

FHA loans let borrowers with credit scores as low as 500 qualify for a mortgage if they make a down payment of at least 10%. With a 580, you can put as little as 3.5% down. That flexibility these ...

FHA loan requirements are often more relaxed than the rules around conventional mortgage financing. Find FHA loan ...

It's possible to receive gift funds that would cover your entire FHA down payment, but you must follow guidelines, especially ...

Government-backed mortgages There are three types of government-backed mortgages, or home loans backed by federal agencies: FHA, VA, and USDA. If you default on your mortgage payments, the agency ...