If you live in a rural area you can get a USDA loan which has cheaper mortgage insurance rates than FHA loans do. On a $250,000 loan, mortgage insurance on a USDA loan is $100 less a month than FHA loans. Mortgage insurance will be required on most mortgages except for VA loans, and conforming loans with an LTV of 80% or less.
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