Is FHA bad if I have 20 percent down?
FHA with 20% down isn't 'bad' but it's usually not the right tool. Conventional at 20% down kills PMI entirely, while FHA still charges MIP (and on most loans it sticks for life).
Plain-English explanation
If credit is strong and the file works for conventional, the math at 20% down almost always favors conventional. If credit is below conventional's reach, FHA at 10% down may still pencil out.
What can change the answer?
Credit score, down payment, LTV, expected hold period, mortgage-insurance economics, and property type can change which loan wins for your file.
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FHA guidelines are the rule. Your credit, income, payment, property, and county limit are what decide the actual answer.
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Educational only. FHA guidelines, lender overlays, rates, fees, and underwriting requirements can change. Final eligibility depends on full underwriting review.