FHA Loan · Fort Collins, CO

FHA Loans in Fort Collins

An FHA loan is a government-backed mortgage with a low down payment and flexible credit requirements, a common path for first-time and credit-building buyers.

Fort Collins snapshot
Median home value$569,100
Homeownership64%
Median household income$93,765
Larimer County · Census ACS 2024 (Larimer County). We walk through what these mean for your FHA Loan together.

Why Fort Collins

A FHA Loan that fits this market

Fort Collins is home to Colorado State University, the state's land-grant flagship. In Fort Collins, where the median home value in Larimer County runs about $569,100 and homeownership is near 64%, an FHA Loan is a common path to owning here. We help you line up the numbers and the right program for your situation.

Why an FHA Loan

What makes it work

01

Low down payment

As little as 3.5% down for qualifying buyers.

02

Flexible credit

More forgiving credit guidelines than conventional financing.

03

Gift-friendly

Down payment and closing costs can come from an eligible gift.

Assistance

Down payment help in Colorado

CHFA offers down payment assistance and first-time buyer programs across Colorado. We help Fort Collins buyers pair the right loan with any assistance they qualify for.

CHFA loans in Colorado  ·  Colorado down payment assistance

Good to know

FHA Loan questions, answered

How much down for an FHA loan?

As little as 3.5% for qualifying buyers, and the down payment can be gifted.

Does FHA have mortgage insurance?

Yes, FHA has both an upfront and an annual mortgage insurance premium. We explain the full cost so there are no surprises.

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