To qualify for an FHA loan in 2019, borrowers typically need: A down payment of at least 3.5% of the purchase price or appraised value, whichever is less. Sufficient funds to cover the closing costs.

 · The minimum credit score needed to qualify for an FHA loan is 500. But keep in mind that lenders often require a higher score to underwrite an FHA loan, so that number could be a bit higher. A better idea: aim for at least a 580 or higher so you can reduce your down payment if needed.

Fha Loan Types 203B FHA 203b. FHA’s 203b loan is the basic loan package for the purchase of a home. It’s the loan that most first time home buyers turn to when they take advantage of FHA’s loan programs. The 203b derived its name from the code section in federal housing law where its terms are laid out. You can take out a 203b loan to purchase a home.

The Federal Housing Administration’s mortgage insurance program encourages lenders to make home loans to creditworthy buyers with a modest income or blemished credit. Operating under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the FHA sets rules for the loans it insures.