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Conv vs. FHA vs. VA
Loan type comparison — monthly payment, mortgage insurance & total cost
Doug Smith, CMA® 813-733-7371 · homewealthsolutions.com

Property & Borrower
Loan Parameters
Conv Conventional
Min 3% conventional. 20%+ eliminates PMI.
Based on FICO + LTV. Override below.
Conventional PMI cancels automatically when LTV reaches 78% (amortization) or on request at 80% LTV.
FHA FHA Loan
Min 3.5% (FICO ≥ 580). ≥10% = 11-yr MIP.
FHA MIP:
UFMIP of 1.75% is financed into the loan balance.
VA VA Loan
VA allows 0% down. No down payment required.
No monthly mortgage insurance. Funding fee is a one-time cost (typically financed). VA rates are often the lowest available.
Monthly Payment Breakdown
Item Conventional FHA VA
Loan Structure
Purchase Price
Down Payment
Base Loan Amount
Upfront Fee (Financed) None
Total Loan Amount
LTV at Closing
Monthly Payment
Principal & Interest
Monthly MI / MIP $0 — No MI
Monthly Taxes
Monthly HOI
Total Monthly PITI
Cash to Close (Estimated)
Down Payment
UFMIP / Funding Fee (if not financed) None Financed Financed
Est. Closing Costs (~3%)
Total Est. Cash to Close
Mortgage Insurance Details
MI Type FHA Annual MIP None
MI Rate (Annual) 0.00%
MI Duration N/A
Total Cost Over Time
Over 7 Years Conventional FHA VA
Total PITI Paid
Total MI / MIP Paid $0
Total Interest Paid
Remaining Loan Balance
Total Out-of-Pocket Cost
Key Takeaways
Conventional
FHA
VA
Disclosure: This communication is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to lend or a commitment to make a loan. All loans are subject to credit approval, underwriting guidelines, and property approval. Interest rates, payment examples, programs, and terms are illustrative, vary by borrower qualification, and are subject to change without notice. Not all applicants will qualify. Examples shown do not reflect all costs of a mortgage transaction. FHA MIP rates shown are based on current HUD guidelines and may vary by loan amount and term. VA funding fees are based on VA schedule and eligibility; veterans with service-connected disabilities may be exempt. Consult a licensed tax or legal advisor regarding your individual situation. HomeWealth Solutions LLC is licensed by the Florida Office of Financial Regulation, Mortgage Broker License #MBR8082. Verify our licensure at www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org. Equal Housing Opportunity.