Our Commitment to Accuracy

Editorial Policy & Standards

How we ensure every piece of content on FHAHomeLoans.services meets the highest standards for accuracy, clarity, and compliance.

Last Updated: February 8, 2026 | Effective Date: January 1, 2024

1. Our Mission

FHAHomeLoans.services exists to help Nevada homebuyers—especially first-time buyers—understand FHA loans with clear, accurate, and actionable information. Every page is written and reviewed with the goal of earning trust through transparency and factual accuracy.

We are operated by Valley West Mortgage (NMLS #65506), a licensed Nevada mortgage lender with 30+ years of experience helping Nevada families achieve homeownership.

2. Who Creates Our Content

Vatche Saatdjian, CEO & Senior FHA Loan Expert

Vatche reviews and edits all pillar content, comprehensive guides, and money pages on FHAHomeLoans.services. With 30+ years of mortgage lending experience and deep expertise in FHA loan requirements, Nevada loan limits, credit qualification strategies, and first-time buyer programs, Vatche ensures every page reflects current HUD guidelines and real-world Nevada lending practices.

Credentials: NMLS License #65506 | Nevada-licensed mortgage professional since 1995

Content Writers: Additional content is written by licensed loan officers and mortgage professionals on the Valley West Mortgage team, all of whom hold active NMLS licenses and work daily with Nevada FHA borrowers.

3. Our Review Process

1

Initial Draft

Content is drafted by licensed mortgage professionals based on HUD guidelines, CFPB regulations, and Nevada-specific requirements.

2

Fact-Checking & Citation

Every factual claim—credit score requirements, loan limits, down payment rules—is verified against primary sources including HUD Mortgagee Letters, HUD Handbook 4000.1, CFPB Regulation Z, and Nevada Housing Division programs.

3

CEO Review & Approval

Vatche Saatdjian personally reviews all pillar guides, money pages, and compliance-sensitive content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to advertising regulations before publication.

4

Ongoing Updates

Policy-sensitive content (loan limits, credit requirements, program rules) is reviewed quarterly or whenever HUD publishes Mortgagee Letters affecting Nevada FHA lending.

4. Primary Sources We Rely On

We cite only authoritative, verifiable sources for all FHA loan information:

  • HUD FHA Single Family Handbook 4000.1 Official policy authority for all FHA loan requirements, underwriting standards, and program guidelines
  • HUD Mortgagee Letters Annual FHA loan limits, MIP changes, program updates published by HUD
  • CFPB Regulation Z (12 CFR 1026.24) Federal advertising rules for mortgage lending, required disclosures
  • Nevada Housing Division State down payment assistance programs, first-time homebuyer grants
  • FHFA Conforming Loan Limits Annual conforming loan limits that determine FHA high-cost area designations
  • NMLS Consumer Access Verification of lender licenses and compliance history

5. Content Update Frequency

Annual Updates (January)

FHA loan limits, conforming loan limits, Nevada county limits, down payment assistance program availability

Quarterly Reviews (Every 3 Months)

Credit score requirements, MIP rates, underwriting overlays, Nevada market conditions, mortgage rate trends

As-Needed Updates (Immediate)

HUD policy changes, new Mortgagee Letters, CFPB rule changes, Nevada legislation affecting mortgages

6. Advertising & Conflict of Interest Disclosures

Commercial Purpose: FHAHomeLoans.services is owned and operated by Valley West Mortgage, a Nevada mortgage lender. Our primary business purpose is to generate qualified FHA loan applications from Nevada homebuyers.

Compensation: We earn revenue when Nevada homebuyers choose Valley West Mortgage for their FHA loan. We do not receive affiliate commissions or payments from other lenders, banks, or financial institutions for recommendations.

No Bias in Educational Content: Despite our commercial interest, all educational content on this site reflects current HUD FHA guidelines and regulations. We do not overstate FHA benefits, understate risks, or present misleading comparisons to favor FHA loans over other mortgage types when inappropriate for a borrower's situation.

7. Corrections Policy

If we discover factual errors or outdated information, we correct them promptly and transparently:

  • Minor corrections (typos, formatting) are made immediately without notation
  • Significant corrections (policy changes, numerical errors) are noted with an update timestamp at the top of the page
  • Reader-reported errors: If you find an error, contact us at [email protected] and we will investigate within 48 business hours

Questions About Our Editorial Process?

We welcome feedback on our content standards and editorial practices.

Contact Our Team or email [email protected]