What is FHA Loan? | REAL-ESTATE-SALESPERSON Exam Prep
Dec 28, 2025
An FHA loan is a government-backed mortgage insured by the Federal Housing Administration that allows qualified borrowers to purchase homes with down payments as low as 3.5% and requires mortgage insurance premiums (MIP) for the life of the loan in most cases.
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šÆ This term appears on: REAL-ESTATE-SALESPERSON
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š FHA Loan definition: https://www.open-exam-prep.com/glossary/fha-loan
š” Exam Tip: FHA = 3.5% down (580+ credit), MIP required for LIFE unless 10%+ down. FHA INSURES loans (does not make them). Primary residence only. Upfront MIP = 1.75%, annual MIP = ~0.55%.
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