FHA Loans Denver Colorado
First time home buyer? Low down payment? Credit problems in the past?
Then you may be able to buy a home with FHA financing. FHA Loans offer more flexible underwriting standards than conventional mortgages and a lower down payment. The program has traditionally been used by many first timers to help them finance their first home. FHA Loans even allow for a co-signer to help you if you need it.
Here are the highlights of FHA Loans:
Maximum Loan Amount: FHA county loan limits in the majority of counties nationwide is $271,050. However, many counties have higher limits in higher-cost areas, which include the Denver front range area. Most of Denver is above $400,000 on FHA Loans limits. Check your county limits here
Down Payment: The FHA down payment requirement currently sits at 3.5% of the sales price. There were rumors that FHA Loans would go to a 5% down payment requirement, but that plan seems to be dead at the moment.
Credit: A 620 minimum credit score is required by most lenders for FHA Loans. Some lenders have higher requirements, and only a few allow lower scores. In addition, you must be 2 years out of a bankruptcy and 3 years out of a foreclosure in order to qualify.
Job History: FHA Loans require 2 years in the same line of work. Any gaps in employment more than one month must be explained. An employment history of less than 2 years may be acceptable for someone who is re-entering the work force or a college student entering the workforce after graduating.
Property Types: You must plan to live in the property you are purchasing, but within that limitation, FHA Loans can finance many types of properties. Single-family detached homes, condos, townhomes, and multi-unit properties (up to 4 units) are eligible and several lenders will even finance manufactured homes
Mortgage Rates: Interest rates on FHA Loans are currently low, and terms of 10-30 years are available. Adjustable rate mortgages are also available and carry lower rates than a fixed mortgage, and feature an initial fixed rate period of 3 or 5 years.
FHA Loans are a great way to help you finance your home with competitive interest rates. We will provide a no obligation consultation for your situation and can help you determine if you qualify and if you don't, we will help you take the necessary steps so you can qualify.
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RJ Baxter First Mortgage Corp
Branch Manager
303-670-0137 (direct)
27902 Meadow Drive, Suite 120
Evergreen, Colorado 80439




The co-signers full income and assets as well as credit will be used to help the primary buyer qualify. With conventional financing, non-occupying co-signers cannot be used, so FHA Kiddie Condo Homes Loans are one of the last remaining programs that allow a co-signer. However, it is important to know that the co-signer's credit cannot overcome credit problems with the primary buyer- the lower of the all of the borrower's credit scores will be used for qualifying.