FHA vs conventional, which is better?
Neither is automatically better. FHA usually wins on lower credit, smaller down payment, and tighter DTI. Conventional usually wins on stronger credit, larger down payment, and long-term MI economics.
What this actually means.
Compare full payment and total cost over the time you'll actually hold the loan. Conventional MI removes; FHA MIP usually doesn't. That long-term math often flips the answer.
What this looks like on a real file.
Where this can move.
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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