Government home financing has become a popular choice for home purchase and home refinancing. The Federal Housing Administration offers consumers affordable home financing and they only require a 3.5% down-payment. Homeowners that are seeking FHA refinancing may qualify for a rate and term or streamline refinance that also only needs 3.5% home equity. Today, FHA mortgage rates are available at 4.5% on the 15-year fixed rate option and 4.75% on the 30-year fixed rate mortgage.
VA home loans are guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The VA mortgage is a unique option for first time home buyers, because it has a no-down-payment required for eligible veteran home buying. VA mortgage rates are available at 4.375 on the 15-year fixed rate option and 4.625% on the 30-year fixed rate loan. VA refinancing is also available at 100% with both rate and term and streamline refinance options. Read the original article online at the Nationwide Mortgage Blog > Government Mortgage Solutions with FHA and VA Home Loans.