We receive a lot of FHA-related questions by email that start with the words “how long.” How long does it take to get approved for an FHA loan? How long do they take to close? And so on. So I thought it might be helpful to compile a few of those FAQs onto one page. […]
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Do FHA Loans Require PMI Insurance for Life of the Loan?
Reader question: “I have heard that FHA home loans are popular with home buyers because they don’t require PMI insurance. But then I read something that said the insurance costs can be even higher on government-insured mortgages than with conventional, and that I would have to pay the policy for the life of the loan. […]