The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 will create a program aimed to help an estimated 400,000 Americans with subprime home loans refinance into 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages backed by the government.

What is an FHA Loan?


An FHA loan is a mortgage loan fully insured through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and issued by FHA-approved lenders.

Advantages of an FHA loan are:


Low down payment

Lower cost

Easy credit qualifying

Straightforward mortgage terms