Does FHA use a FICO credit score for loan qualifying?
A. No. FHA is one of the only types of real estate mortgage loans that currently does not require a FICO credit score to obtain a loan but those who do have a score should have a credit score of 580 or higher. FHA requires the last two years of credit history to determine your FHA loan qualification. Q. Can I streamline refinance my FHA loan at any time? A. Yes, you can do a FHA streamline refinance assuming that the you are lowering your monthly payments or converting the loan to a fixed rate mortgage. Q. Can I buy a 4 Unit Home with FHA loan financing? A. Yes, you may use a FHA mortgage for buying a 2,3, or 4 unit home assuming that the FHA mortgage amount does not exceed the maximum FHA loan limits for where the property is located. Q. Can I buy a home with no down payment and get 100% financing using a FHA loan? A. Yes. Using a FHA insured real estate first mortgage in combination with other specialized no down payment and first time home buyer loan programs, such as CHFA Loans, yo
