HomeLight

DECEMBER 29, 2021

If the borrower defaults on the mortgage, the lender wants protection against lending more than it might be able to recover. FHA and VA loans have additional requirements an appraiser must evaluate, most of which relate to safety and soundness. Learn how different loan requirements can impact an appraisal.

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Purchase and sale agreement VA loan Loans Agents 111

Redfin

MARCH 4, 2025

Government-owned properties Some mortgages are government-backed, like VA loans and FHA loans. If a buyer with a government-backed loan goes into foreclosure, the government will take control of the property. Lenders will typically clear the title and vacate the property before selling it to you.

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Redfin

AUGUST 29, 2024

FHA loan: These loans are backed by the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) and primarily help low-to-moderate-income borrowers who are less likely to qualify for conventional loans. VA loan: Backed by the U.S. VA loans don’t require a down payment, among other benefits.

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Earnest money deposit Purchase and sale agreement Pre-approval Debt-to-income ratio 63

HomeLight

JULY 31, 2022

While an appraisal is not in the same category as the more in-depth home inspection, different mortgage types (such as conventional loans or government-backed FHA , USDA, or VA loans ) have different minimum property standards. How does a buyer’s loan type affect minimum property standards?

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Closing FHA loan Purchase and sale agreement Inspection 98

Redfin

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

However, there are other types of home loans, such as FHA-backed loan, Conventional and VA loans if you have served in the military and qualify, that may allow you to put down less than twenty percent while avoiding PMIs altogether. Finally, figure out what type of loan is right for you. Get Pre-approved.

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Debt-to-income ratio Pre-approval Inspection Purchase and sale agreement 76

HomeLight

MAY 28, 2021

An inspection can tell you upfront the exact issues with the house so you know what money you might have to spend down the line. It’s also wise to add an inspection contingency in your purchase contract , so if the inspection shows more repairs than you expected, you can walk away.

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