Before issuing an FHA loan, a lender orders an appraisal from a professional approved by the Federal Housing Administration. The appraisal may flag risks to health or safety or note problems with the ...

An FHA loan is a mortgage insured by the Federal Housing Administration. FHA loans are helpful for buyers with limited savings or lower credit scores. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on ...

Appraisal Institute and MBA differ on FHA’s second appraisal rule for HECMs, with debate over risk, cost and modernization.

When it comes to borrowing money, homeowners are at an advantage right now. Rates on personal loans, mortgage loans and other lending products are higher than they were just a couple of years ago — ...

With so many different ways to buy a home, it’s not always easy to find the best type of home loan for you. One of your options is a mortgage that’s insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) ...