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FHA Loans. Opening the door for your home ownership.
LitFinancial handles every detail to ensure you get the loan you want. FHA Loans help newer borrowers finally move towards owning or refinancing their own home.
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What is an FHA loan?
An FHA Loan is backed by the Federal Housing Administration and typically used to help less established borrowers purchase a home. The FHA insures the loan, but an FHA approved lender is the one who issues the loan. They typically require two types of insurance to secure the loan.
Is this loan right for me?
FHA Loans are common for first time homebuyers and borrowers who have a difficult time finding a conventional loan from private lenders. They accommodate borrowers with lower credit scores who plan on offering smaller down payment percentages.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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An FHA loan is a government-backed mortgage that helps people buy a home with a low down payment and more flexible credit requirements.
FHA loans require just 3.5% down if your credit score is 580 or higher.
You can qualify with a credit score as low as 580 (or 500 with 10% down, depending on the lender).
No. Anyone can use an FHA loan—you don’t have to be a first-time buyer.
MIP is insurance that protects the lender when you use an FHA loan. It’s required on all FHA loans.
If you put less than 10% down, MIP stays for the life of the loan. If you put 10% or more down, it lasts 11 years.
You can buy single-family homes, condos (that meet FHA rules), townhomes, and approved multi-unit homes (up to 4 units).
Yes! The FHA 203(k) program lets you buy and renovate a home with one loan.
No. There’s no maximum income. The lender just needs to see that you can afford the payments.
Yes. Family members or close friends can give you money for your down payment or closing costs.
Each county has its own FHA loan limit. Your lender can tell you the max for your area.
FHA generally allows a higher DTI, often up to around 50% depending on your credit and other factors.
Yes. FHA loans require a special FHA appraisal to check both the value and basic safety of the home.
No. FHA loans are for primary residences only—you must live in the home.
Most FHA loans close in about 30 days, similar to conventional loans.
Usually 2%–5% of the loan amount. Sellers can help pay up to 6% of your costs.
Not usually. They may require a few extra steps, but timing is similar to other loans.
Yes. FHA offers easy refinances like the FHA Streamline Refinance, which requires very little documentation.
Yes—FHA is more flexible. You may qualify 1–3 years after major credit events, depending on the situation.
FHA loans are great if you want a low down payment, flexible credit rules, and predictable payments. Your lender can help compare your options.
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Why choose LitFinancial?
Experience Matters
When it comes to loan officers, we are experienced experts and take pride in leveraging our knowledge to help you every step of the way.
We Are Your Advocate
Our loan officers are advocates through -out your lending journey. From finding the right mortgage plan, to proactively engaging with key stakeholders on your behalf.
Relentlessly Seeking Solutions
We are committed and passionate about helping borrowers find their best financial fit. We tap our trusted network to look at any and all options.
Lit For Life
Our approach to advising is finding the best solution for each client’s life. We will also be there as your needs change through different life stages.
Advising You Like You’re Family
We are a mortgage partner that takes the time to listen to your needs and goals. We care about each client that tailor our advice for your best outcome.
Leading the Industry
We are constantly modernizing lending models, streamlining treasury operations, and increasing transparency across mortgages. This allows us to bring innovative products and better service to you.
Chris Solinski, Executive Loan Officer
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We had an excellent experience working with Lit Financial from start to finish. The entire process was smooth, transparent, and far less stressful than we expected. A huge thank you to Billy Abdallah, for his leadership, responsiveness and hands-on approach, he truly sets the tone for a company that values integrity and client care. And Jennifer Kaddis, our loan officer, was outstanding. She was knowledgeable, responsive, and took the time to explain every step, making sure we felt confident and informed throughout the process. Lit Financial went above and beyond to make sure everything was handled efficiently and in our… Read more →
We were moving 1800 miles across country and worked with Chad Pounders at Lit Financial to broker our mortgage. As difficult as remote home buying can be, the financing was the least stressful by a wide margin and I credit that to Chad and his team at Lit. Communication was always quick and Chad showed a ton of patience as we worked through inventory with our realtor. Chad is knowledgeable and was open and honest about our options as we moved through the process. I highly recommend reaching out to Chad and his team at Lit if you are in… Read more →
The first call with Keefer was awesome and i immediately felt hopeful that i would get the house of my dreams. Keefer was professional, friendly and very supportive throughout the process. Tiffany and Rima came on board and did a fantastic job together with Keefer. Working with this team has been a great experience that i will never forget about. Keefer held my hand, always giving me updates and encouraged me to keep going and not lose hope, he guided me throughout the process . Rima, Tiffany and Keefer worked so hard for me to get the loan, I’m so… Read more →
"Emile took such wonderful care of us from beginning to end (and is still available for us). Emile focused on what my family needed and was able to comprehend and retain my information so I didn’t have to keep repeating myself. We successfully refinanced our home and got the $$ to buy a bus for our new school when nobody else would give us a chance! Her expertise with finances and mortgages saved me and set me back on what feels like the right path. Emile was never pushy and was always polite and kind. She, Maggie, and the rest… Read more →