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What are the FHA loan requirements in Florida?

Short answer

Six things: credit score, down payment, income, debt ratio, property condition, and primary-residence occupancy. FHA rules and lender overlays both apply.

Plain-English explanation

What this actually means.

Credit: 580+ for 3.5% down, 500–579 for 10% down. Income: documented and stable. DTI: FHA can stretch further than conventional, though lenders cap. Property: must pass FHA appraisal standards. Occupancy: primary residence within ~60 days of closing.

What can change the answer?

Where this can move.

Income type, employment history, debt ratio, reserves, automated underwriting findings, and lender overlays can change the answer.

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