Conventional Loans in Farmington, Utah

The minimum down payment is 3% for first-time homebuyers through programs like Conventional 97 or HomeReady, and 5% for most other borrowers. Putting 20% or more down eliminates private mortgage insurance entirely. For an investment property, expect a minimum of 15–25% down. We help you weigh the tradeoffs between a lower down payment (preserving cash) and a higher down payment (lower monthly payments and no PMI).

Conventional loans have no upfront mortgage insurance premium, PMI cancels automatically at 78% LTV (FHA MIP is permanent on most loans), higher loan limits in many Utah counties, and no FHA-specific property condition requirements. However, FHA loans have more flexible credit requirements and lower down payment minimums. If you have a credit score above 680 and can put at least 5% down, conventional is typically the better long-term value.

Conventional loans are a common path for investment properties. Down payment, occupancy, and pricing differ from a primary residence. We will not publish a promised rate markup.

Most conventional programs start around a 620 score, with overlays often higher. Higher scores often improve pricing, but there is no single “best rate” score. Scores between 620 and 700 can still fit some files with different PMI or pricing. That is not a promise of approval.

Station Park is a walkable mixed-use development with restaurants, boutiques, a movie theater, and residential units integrated into the design. Properties within walking distance command a premium because of restaurants, retail, and the adjacent FrontRunner station. The FrontRunner station adjacent to Station Park adds transit connectivity that multiplies the appeal. Investors with properties in this radius can market a live-work-play lifestyle that's rare in Davis County and commands rents 15–25% above comparable Farmington properties farther from the center.

Lagoon Amusement Park generates seasonal traffic and noise, particularly on summer evenings and weekends. Properties immediately adjacent to the park may experience noise impacts, which should be disclosed. However, for most Farmington neighborhoods, Lagoon is far enough away to be an amenity rather than a nuisance, and season-pass proximity is a local perk. The park's employee workforce also creates some rental demand during operating season (April–October).

Farmington's premium pricing means cap rates are compressed compared to Clearfield or Sunset. The investment thesis here is appreciation plus low vacancy rather than yield maximization. Farmington properties hold value well through market cycles, experience minimal vacancy, and attract tenants who take excellent care of the property. For investors with longer time horizons and a focus on wealth building over monthly cash flow, Farmington is one of Davis County's strongest bets.