The Federal Housing Administration, or FHA, insures mortgage loans to help home buyers who may not be eligible for a conventional home loan due to less-than-perfect credit or lack of savings for a down payment. An FHA loan can be used to buy almost any type of home including modular, manufactured, or mobile homes -- and can also serve to purchase homes facing foreclosure.
Read MoreBuying a home in foreclosure can often be a way to get an incredible deal -- but the process can be complex.
Read MoreOne of the best ways to find a home selling for well under its market price is to try to buy a home that’s in foreclosure. While buying a home in foreclosure may be able to get you a fantastic deal, it can also come with some serious risks and considerations. One of the most important things to consider is how homes in foreclosure may reduce neighborhood home values.
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