If I only have 5% to put down can I get an FHA loan?

FHA loans only require 3.5% minimum down payment. The entire down payment can also come from Gift Funds from a family member, or even an employer. There are also Down Payment Assistance Programs available that will give you up to 5% funds that can be used to pay your down payment and / or closing costs. (Insert disclaimer here... Some restrictions apply...;) Conventional Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac loans typically require 5% down, which is what you might have heard previously. We are a direct lender located in WA State if you'd like an opinion on your options. Check out my profile and shoot me an email... I will send you the details. Michael 206.423.4000 NMLS 69386

I have one lender that will approve FHA loans with credit scores as low as 580 (generally it's 620 minimum) - but they do require a 10% downpayment. Perhaps this is what you are referring to.Otherwise, the minimum FHA downpayment is 3.5%. If you do have 5% available, and a decent credit score and history, I suggest you get a comparison between the two loan programs. The FHA mortgage insurance can be quite expensive.

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You would be able to obtain both an FHA and a conventional loan with 5% down (assuming you are otherwise qualified). Conventional loans require 5% down and FHA loans require 3.5% down for minimums.

Yes you can get an FHA loan with 5% down and a 580 credit score

FHA only requires 3.5% down which can be in the form of own funds or family gift funds. Conventional, the more preferred program, requires 5% down of own funds.Where did you hear 10% down is needed for FHA or am I missing some details?