What is the difference between a Conventional loan, an FHA loan or a VA loan?
A conventional loan requires you to place a down payment of between 5% and 20% of the selling price of the home you want to buy. However, with loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) you can qualify for a mortgage with as little as 2.5% down. Loans guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) require no money down.