FHA insured loans often give potential homeowners the option of making a lower down payment than they would need to make if using a traditional, non-FHA insured mortgage. FHA loan benefits include:

• Down payments as low as 3.5%
• The loan is guaranteed by the government
• Less than perfect credit can apply
• Energy-efficient mortgages, reverse mortgages, refinances, and renovation loans also available.

VA loans allow eligible veterans and active military personnel to realize their home buying dreams and help existing VA homeowners with money-saving refinance options.

• Active-duty military
• Veterans
• Reservists and members of the National Guard
• Some surviving spouses of veterans

These eligibility requirements are unique to VA loans. In addition to past or present military service, standard home loan criteria like your credit score and income will also play a role in your eligibility.