This type of loan is insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and issued by an FHA approved lender. Designed for low-to-moderate-income borrowers, FHA loans require a lower minimum down payments and credit scores than many conventional loans.

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It’s important to note that the Federal Housing Administration doesn't actually lend you money for a mortgage.

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Instead, you get a loan from an FHA-approved lender, like a bank, and the FHA guarantees the loan. Some people refer to it as an FHA insured loan, for that reason.

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*Information from Investopedia https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/fhaloan.asp