3.5% FHA Down Payment on a $250,000 Home
The minimum FHA down payment of 3.5% on a $250,000 home is $8,750.
How to use this tool
- Enter home price and down payment amount in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your down payment % and the full breakdown beneath it.
Calculate the down payment percentage and confirm the minimum FHA requirement when buying a $250,000 home with $8,750 down.
Frequently asked questions
- How much down payment do I need?
- Conventional loans typically require 5–20% down. FHA loans allow 3.5% down (with mortgage insurance). VA and USDA loans may require 0% down for eligible borrowers.
- What is PMI?
- Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is required when your down payment is less than 20% on a conventional loan. It protects the lender, not you. PMI typically costs 0.5–1.5% of the loan amount per year.