FHA Loan Calculator
Summary
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FHA loans are mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration, the largest mortgage insurer in the world. The FHA was established in 1934 after The Great Depression, and its continuing mission is to create more homeowners in the U.S. Therefore, it is plainly obvious that the popularity of FHA loans comes from their ability to extend mortgage loans to most people trying to buy a home. It is important to remember that the FHA doesn’t lend money, but insures lenders instead.
Mortgage Insurance Premiums
To qualify, the FHA charges a single upfront mortgage insurance payment (MIP) along with annual mortgage insurance premiums. The mortgage insurance payments from borrowers are mandatory in order to protect lenders from losses in instances of defaults on loans. The upfront MIP is the same for all, which is 1.75% of the loan amounts and can be financed directly into the mortgage loans. The annual MIP varies based on the loan term, loan amount, and loan-to-value (LTV) ratio. Use the tables below to figure out proper MIP rates.