8. Credit Score - you do not need to have a good credit score to obtain an FHA loan. FHA lenders cannot reject a borrower because you have no credit history. If you have declared bankruptcy in the past, or has a foreclosure, there will be some additional requirements before you can qualify for an FHA loan. Basically, you must have your affairs in order.

9. Income - there is no minimum or maximum income requirement for an FHA loan.

10. Debt-To-Income Ratio - you can use up to 29% of your income towards housing, and up to 41% of your income on the combination of housing plus all other long-term debt.

11. Down Payment - you will need a 3% down payment, but this can be in the form of a grant or gift.

12. Closing Costs - you will need to be able to pay the closing costs of the FHA loan, which will be higher than a standard loan. Usually, you will need an additional 2.5% of the value of the property