Home Purchase Loans · Florida

Buy a Home in Florida — Personal Service from Contract to Close

Whether it's your first home or your fifth, Homesite Mortgage has helped Florida families finance their next move since 1999. Tom Culpepper reviews every prequal personally and follows up within 1 business hour — no call centers, no handoffs to juniors.

FHA Loans in Plain English

A Federal Program Designed to Expand Access

An FHA loan is a mortgage insured by the Federal Housing Administration, a part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The FHA does not lend money directly — approved lenders like Homesite originate the loan, and the FHA's insurance reduces the lender's risk, which generally allows more flexible underwriting.

Translation: borrowers who might not yet qualify for conventional financing — because of credit history, down payment, or income documentation — sometimes have a path through FHA.

Who FHA Loans Often Help

Common FHA Borrower Situations

  • First-time buyers who want lower upfront costs and more flexible credit guidelines.
  • Borrowers with limited down payment savings — the FHA program permits as little as 3.5% down for qualified borrowers (program minimum, not a Homesite guarantee).
  • Buyers rebuilding credit after past financial events.
  • Borrowers who don't fit conventional underwriting for income documentation or debt-to-income reasons.

Whether you actually qualify depends on the FHA's current guidelines and your specific situation. Tom will walk through it with you before you spend any time on documentation.

Important Details

A Few Things Worth Knowing Up Front

Down Payment Flexibility

The FHA program permits down payments as low as 3.5% of the purchase price for qualified borrowers. This is a federal program parameter — your actual qualification depends on the FHA's current standards and your situation.

Mortgage Insurance

FHA loans require mortgage insurance premiums (both upfront and ongoing). This affects your monthly payment compared to a conventional loan. Tom will explain what this looks like for your situation.

Property Requirements

FHA loans have property condition standards. Some homes need repairs to qualify. We'll help you understand whether the home you're considering will meet FHA requirements.

Loan Limits

FHA loan amounts are capped, and the limit depends on the county. Florida limits vary by location and update annually. We'll check the current limit for your target area.

Why Homesite Mortgage for FHA

Family-Owned, Florida-Only, 27+ Years In

  • 27+ years originating FHA loans for Florida families.
  • Licensed statewide. Homesite Mortgage originates loans in Florida only.
  • Tom reviews your prequal personally and explains your FHA fit honestly.
  • Tracy handles processing and closing — including the documentation FHA requires.
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