Carolina, RI FHA Loans in Rhode Island
FHA loans differ from conventional loans in a number of ways. The down payment required for an FHA-insured loan is usually much lower than for conventional loans. FHA loans also have lower credit requirements than conventional loans, making them more available to a wider range of potential homebuyers.
FHA loans offer Carolina, RI residents several other valuable benefits, not least of which is those aforementioned smaller down payments. Unlike a conventional loan, which ordinarily requires 10-20% down, FHA-insured loans only require down payments as low as 3-5%. The FHA is also more flexible in calculating factors to determine whether or not to approve the loan, factors such as household income and repayment ratios.
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With Somerset's many FHA home loan programs, owning your dream home is more than just a dream.
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"Our family would like to thank Somerset Mortgage Lenders for getting us out of foreclosure. Without your help we do not know what would have become of our family. When we first called, we were in Chapter 13 bankruptcy...Not only will we now be able to keep our home, but we'll be able to put ourselves on track financially, thanks to all the efforts of the wonderful people at Somerset. We will be forever grateful to you all." - Scott & Amy
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