FHA mortgage loans are issued by federally qualified lenders such as Catlyst and insured by the U.S. Federal Housing Authority, a division of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
FHA loans are an attractive option, especially for first-time homeowners:
Generally easier to qualify for than conventional loans.
Lower down payment requirements, currently 3.5%
Can combine with local goverment funding sources to allow purchases with as little as 1% total cash from start to finish.
Cannot exceed statutory loan limits, currently $368,000 in the Metro Denver area.