The Mortgage Files
Nationally syndicated mortgage news and advice from Senior Loan Officer Scott Sheldon.
Can You Have Two FHA Loans at Once? What Homebuyers Need to Know Before Keeping Their Current Home
By Scott Sheldon
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May 27, 2026
Can You Have Two FHA Loans at Once? What Homebuyers Need to Know Before Keeping Their Current Home One of the most common questions homebuyers ask is: “Can I keep my current FHA home as a rental and buy another house using a new FHA loan?” At first glance, it sounds reasonable. Maybe your current…
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By Scott Sheldon
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June 24, 2025
Can You Have Two FHA Loans at Once? Here’s What You Need to Know FHA loans are designed to help people buy primary residences—not investment properties, second homes, or vacation getaways. That’s why, under normal guidelines, you can only have one FHA loan out at a time. But what if your life circumstances change and…
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