The funds can help cover upfront home buying expenses, including down payments and closing costs. Eligible buyers can get a ...

If massive layoffs seen in other government agencies hit the FHA, it could disrupt loan programs critical to many first-time ...

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD ... who do not have any home equity. The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has been insuring loans to first-time buyers, among others ...

According to HUD, you can potentially be considered a first-time buyer even sooner ... income or find a down-payment loan that's forgivable if you live in the home for a set period of time.