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Is it possible to put more than 3.5% on an FHA loan??

I am short about 11 points to qualify for a conventional loan. But isn't it better to still put more than 3.5% down even on my FHA? Is it possible? by tduncan541 from Cooksville, Maryland. Apr 18th 2014 Reply


Ralph Richard Guertin (ralph@absolutelowrates.com)
#58 ranked lender in Georgia - 807 contributions

Not sure what you mean 11 points????

Apr 18th 2014
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Dave Metsker (DaveMetsker)
#35 ranked lender in Oregon - 2,318 contributions

The smaller your loan, the lower your payments will be. If you are ready to buy now, grab the FHA loan with a larger down payment, and don't worry about the MMI.

Apr 18th 2014
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Jenni Rowe (JenniRowe)
#0 ranked lender in Virginia - 10 contributions

Sure, why not? I am not sure what you said 11 points to qualify for a conventional loan, if that you meant credit scores, which I can fix most of credit scores within 5 to 7 business days for free ( you pay cost I have to pay), A young lady with 635 middle scores, I did 725 within 5 days, and she closed last Friday, she was very happy, this morning I just submitted a request to repaid rescore for a guy who has 709 now, but he is buying $1.4 M house, need 720 to a good rate loan with 25% down. Do not count yourself out yet.FHA has lower rate, much high monthly payment, and closing cost.Jenni Rowe

Apr 18th 2014
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Gene Neal (eneal@athccorp.com)
#31 ranked lender in New York - 281 contributions

It depends on where you are at now. Technically if you are over 620 then we can go conventional. As far as putting more down 10% would help remove your mortgage insurance.

Apr 18th 2014
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Yes, you can put down more than 3,5% on an FHA loan. Regarding you credit score. There will people promising to improves your credit. Whether that is true or not remains to be seen. None of these people work for the credit bureaus but theyPromise this and that so be on guard. A lot of people will promise X, Y, Z to get your business. Don't get sucked in. Sent from Darius iPhone

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