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When it comes to first-time homebuyers, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have nothing on the FHA.

Despite strong demand for refinancings, Federal Housing Administration (FHA) lenders stuck to their bread and butter product, originating $124.5 billion of purchase money loans in fiscal year 2012 with nearly 78% going to first-time homebuyers.

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