Conventional and Government Loans Any mortgage loan other than an FHA, VA or an RHS loan is conventional one.
Government loans
FHA Loans - The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) administers various loan mortgage programs
VA Loans - VA loans are guaranteed by U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Why it's needed: There are different options available to different types of loans. For instance,
VA loans often look for a 125% income to expense ratio when considering loan workouts.