Updated for 2026 Loan Limits & Guidelines

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First-time buyer? Start with requirements, credit guides, and loan limits.

2026 FHA Loan Limits
Los Angeles, CA $1,209,750 +5.2%
Cook County, IL $524,225 +3.1%
Harris County, TX $524,225 +3.1%
Maricopa, AZ $524,225 +3.1%
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Where Are You in the Process?

Every path leads to the right information. No detours.

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First-Time Buyer

Credit requirements, down payment rules, and step-by-step guides to your first FHA loan.

RENOVATE

Renovate with 203(k)

Buy a fixer-upper or finance major repairs. Limited vs. Standard, finding HUD consultants, contractor rules.

INVEST

House Hacking

Buy a 2-4 unit property, live in one unit, rent the others. The investor's path through FHA.

REFINANCE

Refinance

FHA Streamline, cash-out options, and the path to removing MIP once and for all.

The FHA Knowledge Base

300+ articles across four pillars — the most comprehensive FHA resource online

Underwriting Lab

75+ Articles
  • Credit Score Deep Dives
  • Income Documentation
  • Bankruptcy & Foreclosure
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Renovation Vault

80+ Articles
  • 203(k) Programs
  • Energy Efficient Mortgages
  • Contractor Management
  • Draw Schedules

Property Standards

65+ Articles
  • Inspection Checklists
  • Appraisal Guidance
  • Well & Septic Rules
  • Roof Certification

Wealth Builder

60+ Articles
  • Multi-Unit Strategy
  • House Hacking 101
  • ADU Conversions
  • Rental Income Rules