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FHA & VA Loans — low down payment, flexible credit

Government-backed programs designed to make homeownership more accessible. FHA loans start at 3.5% down with flexible credit. VA loans offer 0% down with no PMI for eligible veterans and service members.

3.5% down
FHA minimum
0% down
VA eligible
580+
Min credit FHA
No PMI
VA loans

Program details

Competitive terms from 100+ wholesale lenders.

FHA Down Payment
3.5%
With 580+ credit score
VA Down Payment
0%
For eligible veterans
FHA Min Credit
580+
500–579 with 10% down
VA Min Credit
580+
Varies by lender
FHA Loan Limit
$498,257+
Higher in high-cost areas
VA Loan Limit
None
Full entitlement borrowers
MIP (FHA)
Required
Annual + upfront premium
PMI (VA)
None
No private mortgage insurance

Common questions

Active duty service members, veterans, and eligible surviving spouses. You need a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) which we can help you obtain.

FHA loans require an upfront MIP (1.75% of loan amount) and an annual MIP (0.55–1.05%). FHA MIP typically stays for the life of the loan if you put less than 10% down.

Yes. FHA has the Streamline Refinance and VA has the IRRRL — both offer simplified refinances with minimal documentation.

Yes — VA loans are for primary residences only. They cannot be used for investment properties or second homes.

Yes, in some cases. If you have remaining entitlement or have paid off a previous VA loan, you may be eligible for another simultaneously.

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