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Mark Smith
  • Schaghticoke, NY
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FHA Loan

Mark Smith
  • Schaghticoke, NY
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So here is a bit of my story to help explain my thinking. I received my master's degree in May, 2014. Along with that came student loan debt...awesome! I have a good job, but student loan payments really take up a lot of that cash flow. Since I have began my real estate research, I have come across and learned a bit about FHA loans. I'm hoping to hear from those who have used FHA loans. I plan to live in my first property, so we can check that piece off the list! With such a small amount down (3.5%), I would expect to pay a higher interest rate, is this true? Are all FHA loans 3.5% down, or is it 'as low as' 3.5% with the possibility of the percentage down being greater? How difficult is the approval process? I've also seen 203k loans that can be added on for repairs, so I would love to hear from those who have taken advantage of them as well.

Thank you for any input!

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