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FHA loans are a popular option for first-time homebuyers who may have a lower credit score and lower down payment saved to purchase a home.
An FHA loan is a mortgage insured by the Federal Housing Administration which is an agency under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Because FHA loans are insured, the lender is protected against loss if there is a default on the loan. Down payments for FHA loans can be as low as 3.5% for borrowers with a 580 credit score or higher.
Renovating a Home or Looking for a Fixer-Upper?
Consider the FHA 203(k) Loan
An FHA 203(k) loan is a specialized type of mortgage offered by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) that allows homebuyers and homeowners to finance both the purchase or refinance of a home and the cost of renovations or repairs into a single mortgage. This loan program is designed to facilitate the purchase or rehabilitation of a property that may not meet standard lending criteria due to its condition.
Down-Payment Assistance Available
Cliffco offers several Down Payment Assistance programs for buyers needing additional assistance towards the purchase of their home.
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Cliffco, Inc. is not affiliated with or acting on behalf of the FHA or any government entity. Equal Housing Lender. Cliffco, Inc. Corporate NMLS#65328 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org) 70 Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Suite 200, Uniondale, NY 11553 (516) 408-7300. Licensed Mortgage Lender by AK Division of Banking and Securities AK65328, AK65328-1; AL Mortgage Broker/Lender License #23581; AZ Mortgage Banker License 1045708; CA DFPI Financing Law License 60DBO-181882; CO Dept. of Regulatory Agencies Division of Banking; CT Department of Banking MCL-65328; DE Office of the State Bank Commissioner 040096; DC Department of Insurance, Securities, & Banking MLB65328; FL Office of Financial Regulation MLD1245; GA Department of Banking & Finance 65328; IN Indiana Department of Financial Institutions 70581; IL Department of Financial & Professional Regulation MB.6761824; KS State Bank Commissioner of Kansas MC.0026625; KY Department of Financial Institutions MC838985; LA Office of Financial Institutions 65328; MD Office of Financial Regulation; MI Department of Insurance and Financial Services 1st Mortgage Broker/ Lender Registrant License #FR0026300; NJ Department of Banking & Insurance; Licensed Mortgage Banker by the NYS Department of Financial Services LMBC109800; NM New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Dept.; NC Commissioner of Banks L-211081; OH Department of Commerce Residential Mortgage Lending Act RM.805200.000; OR Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services 65328; PA Department of Banking & Securities 45275; SC State Board of Financial Institutions MLS-65328; TN Department of Financial Institutions Mortgage License 65328; TX Department of Savings & Mortgage Lending; VA Bureau of Financial Institutions MC-7742; WA State Department of Financial Institutions CL-65328. This is not a commitment to lend or extend credit. Restrictions may apply. All loans are subject to credit and underwriting approval. Not all loan products are available in all states. Rates may not be available at time of application. Information and/or data are subject to change without notice.
CONSUMERS WISHING TO FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST A COMPANY OR A RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATOR SHOULD COMPLETE AND SEND A COMPLAINT FORM TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF SAVINGS AND MORTGAGE LENDING, 2601 NORTH LAMAR, SUITE 201, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78705. COMPLAINT FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DEPARTMENT’S WEBSITE AT WWW.SML.TEXAS.GOV. A TOLL-FREE CONSUMER HOTLINE IS AVAILABLE AT 1-877-276-5550. THE DEPARTMENT MAINTAINS A RECOVERY FUND TO MAKE PAYMENTS OF CERTAIN ACTUAL OUT OF POCKET DAMAGES SUSTAINED BY BORROWERS CAUSED BY ACTS OF LICENSED RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS. A WRITTEN APPLICATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE RECOVERY FUND MUST BE FILED WITH AND INVESTIGATED BY THE DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO THE PAYMENT OF A CLAIM. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RECOVERY FUND, PLEASE CONSULT THE DEPARTMENT’S WEBSITE AT WWW.SML.TEXAS.GOV
Cliffco, Inc. is not affiliated with or acting on behalf of the FHA or any government entity. Equal Housing Lender. Cliffco, Inc. Corporate NMLS#65328 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org) 70 Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Suite 200, Uniondale, NY 11553 (516) 408-7300. Licensed Mortgage Lender by AK Division of Banking and Securities AK65328, AK65328-1; AL Mortgage Broker/Lender License #23581; AZ Mortgage Banker License 1045708; CA DFPI Financing Law License 60DBO-181882; CO Dept. of Regulatory Agencies Division of Banking; CT Department of Banking MCL-65328; DE Office of the State Bank Commissioner 040096; DC Department of Insurance, Securities, & Banking MLB65328; FL Office of Financial Regulation MLD1245; GA Department of Banking & Finance 65328; IN Indiana Department of Financial Institutions 70581; IL Department of Financial & Professional Regulation MB.6761824; KS State Bank Commissioner of Kansas MC.0026625; KY Department of Financial Institutions MC838985; LA Office of Financial Institutions 65328; MD Office of Financial Regulation; MI Department of Insurance and Financial Services 1st Mortgage Broker/ Lender Registrant License #FR0026300; NJ Department of Banking & Insurance; Licensed Mortgage Banker by the NYS Department of Financial Services LMBC109800; NM New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Dept.; NC Commissioner of Banks L-211081; OH Department of Commerce Residential Mortgage Lending Act RM.805200.000; OR Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services 65328; PA Department of Banking & Securities 45275; SC State Board of Financial Institutions MLS-65328; TN Department of Financial Institutions Mortgage License 65328; TX Department of Savings & Mortgage Lending; VA Bureau of Financial Institutions MC-7742; WA State Department of Financial Institutions CL-65328. This is not a commitment to lend or extend credit. Restrictions may apply. All loans are subject to credit and underwriting approval. Not all loan products are available in all states. Rates may not be available at time of application. Information and/or data are subject to change without notice.
CONSUMERS WISHING TO FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST A COMPANY OR A RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATOR SHOULD COMPLETE AND SEND A COMPLAINT FORM TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF SAVINGS AND MORTGAGE LENDING, 2601 NORTH LAMAR, SUITE 201, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78705. COMPLAINT FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DEPARTMENT’S WEBSITE AT WWW.SML.TEXAS.GOV. A TOLL-FREE CONSUMER HOTLINE IS AVAILABLE AT 1-877-276-5550. THE DEPARTMENT MAINTAINS A RECOVERY FUND TO MAKE PAYMENTS OF CERTAIN ACTUAL OUT OF POCKET DAMAGES SUSTAINED BY BORROWERS CAUSED BY ACTS OF LICENSED RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS. A WRITTEN APPLICATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE RECOVERY FUND MUST BE FILED WITH AND INVESTIGATED BY THE DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO THE PAYMENT OF A CLAIM. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RECOVERY FUND, PLEASE CONSULT THE DEPARTMENT’S WEBSITE AT WWW.SML.TEXAS.GOV
