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FHA Loans in DuPont, WA

As little as 3.5% down with flexible credit — built for first-time buyers.

Work directly with Jodie Barber, a mortgage broker with 30 years of experience serving DuPont and all of Pierce County.

5.0 · 37 reviews·30 years' experience·NMLS #76185

DuPont at a glance

Median home price (DuPont)
$460,000
Conforming limit (Pierce County)
$1,063,750
FHA limit (Pierce County)
$1,063,750
Property tax (effective)
~0.81% · no state income tax

Master-planned small city on the JBLM doorstep, heavily military. Small-sample price data is volatile (median from a thin Nov-2025 read) - refresh before publishing a hard number.

Serving DuPont neighborhoods including Northwest Landing, Hoffman Hill, Palisades.

Why a FHA loan in DuPont?

First-time and repeat buyers who want a low down payment or have credit that's still on the way up.

  • 3.5% down with a 580+ credit score
  • More flexible credit and debt-to-income guidelines
  • Gift funds allowed for the down payment
  • Assumable — a real advantage in a higher-rate market
Down payment help in Washington

WSHFC Home Advantage (DPA)Up to 5% of the first-mortgage amount. Pair with a Home Advantage first mortgage; ~620 min FICO; homebuyer education required; not limited to first-time buyers; income limits up to $180,000 in King/Pierce/Snohomish (lower in other counties). A needs-based option offers up to $10,000 at 1% interest, deferred 30 years.

FHA Loans FAQ

What credit score do I need for an FHA loan?
Generally 580 for 3.5% down (500–579 may qualify with 10% down). FHA is designed to be more forgiving than conventional financing.
What is FHA mortgage insurance (MIP)?
FHA loans carry an upfront and an annual mortgage insurance premium. I'll show you the real monthly cost and when refinancing out of it makes sense.
Jodie Barber, mortgage broker
Jodie Barber
Senior Mortgage Planning Specialist · NMLS #76185

“Homeownership is a partnership.” Let's talk about your FHA loan in DuPont. No pressure — just straight answers from someone who's done this for 30 years.