Starting in the early 1900s larger scale tuna fishing gear was introduced into the region. Today four types of gear produces the vast majority of the tuna catch in the Pacific Islands region: purse seine, longline, pole-and-line and trolling. (fig:Tuna catch in metric tons in the WCPO)
DEFINITION of 'FHA Loan'. A mortgage issued by federally qualified lenders and insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). FHA loans are designed for low to moderate income borrowers who are unable to make a large down payment. FHA loans allow the borrower to borrow up to 97% of the value of the home.
Use this FHA mortgage calculator to get an estimate. An FHA loan is a government-backed conforming loan insured by the Federal Housing Administration. FHA loans have lower credit and down payment requirements for qualified homebuyers. For instance, the minimum required down payment for an FHA loan is only 3.5%. However, there are additional costs associated with the loan, including the upfront mortgage insurance premium (MIP), annual premiums and appraisal fees.