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When Is An FHA Loan Better Than A Conventional Loan?

July 28, 2026

FHA Minimum Property Standards: Encroachment, Power Lines, and Property Access

FHA loans come with Minimum Property Requirements (MPRs) designed to protect both the borrower and the lender by ensuring a home is safe, sound, and secure enough to serve as collateral for a government-backed mortgage. These standards guide how an FHA appraiser evaluates a property during the loan process, covering everything from how close a structure sits to the property line to how residents get in and out safely. Because MPRs shape the appraisal itself, | more...

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