The federal government's takeover of giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac translated into lower mortgage rates Monday and should keep credit available for home loans. As stated earlier, FHA mortgage is a way for homebuyers to obtain financing for their homes. All home purchases require buyers to make a certain set percentage of the total purchase price, called the down payment. What the FHA mortgage insurance does therefore is to allow a homebuyer to make a modest down payment and obtain a mortgage for the balance of the purchase price.
