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FHA Home Loans in the Carolinas

Are you looking for an FHA loan in North Carolina or South Carolina? Dash Home Loans offers FHA loans for qualified home buyers throughout the Carolinas. 

FHA loans, which are backed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), may help qualify for a home if you do not meet other requirements. They’re ideal for individuals and families with low to moderate income and less-than-perfect credit scores. 

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What Is an FHA Loan?

An FHA loan is a type of home loan³ designed to help borrowers who may not qualify for a traditional or conventional home loan to afford real estate.

FHA loans are backed by the Federal Housing Administration, which makes them less risky for mortgage lenders to offer and allows for lower credit score requirements and down payment minimums. Because of their more lenient credit score and minimum down payment requirements, FHA loans make it easier for individuals and families without high incomes to buy a home. 

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Income Requirements for NC & SC
FHA Loans

There’s a common misconception that FHA loan requirements include income restrictions. While FHA income guidelines can be confusing, FHA loans are available to those who have any type of income. There are no minimum or maximum income requirements. 

Income confusion may arise from debt-to-income ratio requirements, which is used to make sure you can afford the loan. Your debt-to-income ratio is the balance between the amount of debt payments you have to make per month compared to how much income you have every month.

Currently, FHA loan requirements state that your debt-to-income ratio cannot be more than 57% with compensating factors. Also, the housing ratio cannot be more than 31%. This includes all principle, interest, taxes, insurance, HOA dues, and PMI you pay. 

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FHA Loan or Conventional Loan: Which Is Right for You?

FHA loans are commonly compared to conventional home loans to determine which will best fit your situation.

When you meet with your Mortgage Coach at Dash Home Loans, we’ll look at various types of loans available to you. We’ll help you compare FHA loans to conventional loans as well as others that are applicable in your situation. Our Mortgage Coaches are experienced and will provide in-depth information, but as you’re researching loans yourself, here are a few differences to keep in mind:

• The minimum credit score for an FHA loan is 500. For a conventional loan, it is 620.
• Down payments for FHA loans are 3.5%, at least. For conventional loans, it is typically 3% to 20%, depending on the lender.
• Loan terms for FHA loans are 15 or 30 years, while conventional loans offer 10-, 15-, 20-, and 30-year loans. 
• You have to purchase mortgage insurance with FHA loans, but not with most conventional loans.
• Conventional loans can be more restrictive with what is allowed to be used for gifts for down payment. 100% of your down payment can be a gift with an FHA loan regardless of the down payment percentage. However, there are restrictions here, too. If your credit score is below 620 and you get an FHA loan in NC, SC, or another state, you may need to pay at least 3.5% of the down payment yourself.

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Benefits & Disadvantages of FHA Loans

There are several benefits to FHA loans. They have lower credit score requirements, lower down payment requirements, and their overall qualifications and standards are easier for more individuals to meet. Conventional loan terms are set by private mortgage lenders. That means they tend to be harder to achieve.

However, FHA loans do require mortgage insurance. This is an added cost to your loan purchase and should factor into your monthly payment. 

You’ll likely benefit from an FHA loan if:

• You can afford the FHA minimum down payment requirement 
• You have a credit score under 680
• You have little experience with mortgage loans

An FHA loan may not be right for everyone, especially those with a high credit score and a sizable down payment. Click here to explore other types of home loans.

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Work With Dash for FHA Loans in the Carolinas

Dash Home Loans offers FHA loans in North and South Carolina. When you apply for an FHA loan with us, our team will go to work to help you find the best rates available to you. We’ll discuss each type of FHA loan, what the qualifications are, and help you understand the options available based on your unique situation.

When you apply, we can give you an idea of how much of a home loan you qualify for, as well, so you have a better idea of just how much house you can afford. If you already have a home with a specific purchase price in mind, our team can use an FHA loan mortgage calculator to provide insight into what your estimated monthly payment will be. 

But most importantly, applying for an FHA loan from Dash means you’ll experience a simpler, easier mortgage process with the best support available. Skeptical? Check out our reviews.

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The Dash Home Loans Process for
FHA Loans

Getting a home loan is often a stressful process, especially when most mortgage lenders work with a middleman (i.e., a loan processor) who you never meet.

Dash simplifies the process for you by cutting out the middleman. With our team, the process of getting an FHA loan is very easy. Our Mortgage Coaches will work with you to pre-qualify you for these loans, going to bat for you as your advocate with the underwriters who review your application. We’ll work closely with you to ensure you meet all FHA loan requirements, including completing the necessary application and all required paperwork.

And if you don’t qualify for an FHA loan? We’ll tell you immediately and work with you to find another option that meets your needs.

Ready to get started? Contact our team online or call us at 704-286-9328 for FHA loan assistance in the Carolinas!