Both the FHA 203(K) loan and the Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation loan are top contenders for being the best possible loans for getting work done on a home without having to take out a second mortgage.
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Mortgage insurance, also called PMI (or MIP, in the FHA program) protects banks when borrowers default on their loans. It’s not like homeowner’s insurance, which protects a borrower from theft and natural disasters.
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If you’re interested in getting an FHA mortgage loan to buy a home, you aren’t alone. Borrowers across the U.S. are intrigued by FHA loans for several reasons, including their incredibly low down payment requirements and the fact that you don’t need perfect credit to apply.
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In part one of our “Different Types of Mortgages” series, we talked about fixed and adjustable rate mortgages. The next important consideration when looking at your mortgage options is whether to go for a government-insured home loan, or a conventional one.
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