- Housing News
- June 28, 2021
FHA Changes Student Loan Rules to Make It Easier to Qualify
The Federal Housing Administration recently updated its rules on student loans to make it easier for borrowers to qualify for a federally insured mortgage.
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The Federal Housing Administration recently updated its rules on student loans to make it easier for borrowers to qualify for a federally insured mortgage.
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