Finance
FHA loans in Alaska are distinguished from conventional loans primarily because FHA loans:
ARequire no down payment
BAre insured by the federal government against lender losses✓ Correct
CHave lower interest rates than all conventional loans
DAre only available for first-time homebuyers
Explanation
FHA loans are insured by the Federal Housing Administration, which protects lenders against borrower default. This insurance allows FHA to set lower down payment requirements (as low as 3.5%) and accept borrowers with lower credit scores than conventional loan programs.
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