10/16/2026
FHA is a great loan. It is also not the right loan for everyone, and I would rather you hear that before you apply.
Who should probably skip it:
1. Buyers with strong credit and a solid down payment. Conventional may price better, and conventional mortgage insurance can come off once you build enough equity.
2. Condo buyers whose building is not FHA approved. If the building is not on the list, FHA may not work for that unit.
3. Anyone buying a house that needs big repairs before move in. FHA has property condition standards, and a rough house can hold up your approval.
4. Buyers shopping above the FHA loan limit in their county. Limits are set by county and updated every year.
5. Anyone buying a place they will not live in. FHA is for your primary home.
Who it is great for: buyers who need more flexibility on credit or down payment, and want a loan built for getting started.
The best way to know is to see FHA and conventional side by side on your own numbers. That comparison is the first thing I run for most buyers.
Christopher Peck, your go-to mortgage professional in TX, CO, FL, & OK