For Home Buyers & Homeowners
Apply for an FHA Loan:
Get Pre-Approved with a Real Loan Officer
FHA loans offer down payments as low as 3.5% and qualify borrowers with credit scores starting at 580. A real DML loan officer reviews your profile and personally guides you through every step of the process.
3.5% minimum down payment with a 580+ credit score
Credit scores as low as 500 may qualify
Down payment assistance available in your area
Pre-approval letter usually issued within one business day
- No fees to apply. No commitment to get started.
- Award-winning lender. Real loan officers. People who actually pick up the phone.
Local programs: Go Direct 100% FHA, MMP and more
See if you may qualify
A loan officer will follow up within one business day.
580
3.5%
57%
10 days
FHA loan guidelines at a glance
If your profile is close to these guidelines, we encourage you to apply. Our loan officers review your full picture and can often find options other lenders miss. See the full requirements breakdown →
580+
Primary
3.5%
1.75%
Think you may qualify?
Pre-approval takes 60 seconds to start and a real loan officer reviews your profile, usually within one business day.
How much do you need to put down?
Your minimum down payment depends on your credit score. Down payment assistance may reduce this further.
| Credit Score | Min. down payment | On a $250,000 home | On a $350,000 home |
|---|---|---|---|
| 580 or higher | 3.5% | $8,750 | $12,250 |
| 500 to 579 | 10% | $25,000 | $35,000 |
| Below 500 | Not eligible | — | — |
Down payment assistance may be available in your area
How to apply for an FHA loan with DML
Most borrowers complete pre-approval in a single day. Here is exactly what happens at each step.
1. Fill out the short form above
Name, email, phone and whether you are buying or refinancing. No credit pull required*. No commitment to proceed.
Takes 60 Seconds. Go Back To Form ↑
2. A real loan officer reviews your profile
A licensed DML loan officer reviews your income, credit and goals and identifies which FHA programs and DPA options apply to your situation.
Within 1 Business Day
3. If qualified, receive your pre-approval letter
4. Find your home and make an offer
5. Close your loan
*Submitting this initial contact form does not require a credit pull. Credit authorization and additional documentation may be required before a preapproval can be issued.
Ready to move forward?
Fill out the form at the top of this page. A loan officer will follow up within one business day; by phone, email or text.
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