FHA Loans in Farmington, Utah

The minimum credit score for an FHA loan with 3.5% down is 580. If your credit score is between 500 and 579, you may still qualify with a 10% down payment. These are FHA minimums, individual lenders may have overlays that require higher scores. We work with multiple FHA-approved lenders to find the best fit for your credit profile. If your score is below the minimum, we can recommend credit counseling resources to help you get mortgage-ready.

FHA loans require both an upfront mortgage insurance premium (UFMIP) of 1.75% of the loan amount and an annual mortgage insurance premium (MIP) paid monthly. The annual MIP rate depends on your loan amount, down payment, and term length. For most borrowers putting 3.5% down on a 30-year loan, the annual MIP is 0.55% of the loan balance. Unlike conventional PMI, FHA MIP remains for the life of the loan unless you refinance to a conventional loan after building sufficient equity.

Yes. FHA loan limits vary by county and are updated annually. In Utah County and Salt Lake County, the current FHA loan limit for a single-family home is significantly higher than the national baseline. We can confirm the exact limit for Farmington and help you determine if the median home price in your desired neighborhood falls within FHA limits. If you need a loan above the FHA limit, we can explore conventional and jumbo options.

Yes. The FHA 203(k) rehabilitation loan lets you finance both the purchase price and renovation costs in a single mortgage. There are two types: the Limited 203(k) for cosmetic improvements up to $35,000, and the Standard 203(k) for larger structural renovations. This can be especially valuable in older neighborhoods where homes may need updating. We guide you through the contractor selection and draw process.

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.