Aguadilla FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

AGUADILLA-ISABELA, PR

FHA loans are mortgages created in the 1930's to help insulate lenders from credit risks and help promote home ownership. The Federal Housing Administration (hence, FHA) allows for lower downpayments and credit scores-- making these loans much more accessible than traditional mortgages.

FHA loans typically need just a 3.5% downpayment with credit scores of 580 or better. For credit scores between 500-579, the downpayment needs to be at least 10%.

While FHA loans make home ownership much more accessible to first-time homebuyers, they do require PMI (purchase money insurance)-- an additional insurance premium that is paid to the FHA to help cover defaults.

For additional requirements as defined by the FHA, click here.

Aguadilla's 18 lenders originated 153 FHA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $21,695,000, with an average FHA loan value of $141,797.

Aguadilla FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year FHA mortgages in Aguadilla averaged -0.39% for the week of 2024-11-29, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 0% for the same period.

Aguadilla's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $7,262.

The average rate for the prior week (2024-11-22) was 5.8% and one month ago for the week of 2024-10-25, the average rate was 5.58%.

The average rate one year ago was 6.57%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-11-29, the average rate was -0.1%.

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Aguadilla FHA Loan Lenders by Rates & Fees

The below table looks at the average fees/closing costs and rates for FHA 30 Year Fixed Rate (purchase, first lien) mortgages originated by each lender at the Aguadilla level.

Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. 30 6.53% $8,927
Oriental Bank 22 5.83% $8,021
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico 20 5.01% $13,338
FIRSTBANK PUERTO RICO 15 5.38% $10,277
THE MONEY HOUSE INC. 14 6.61% $7,899
PREFERRED MORTGAGE CORPORATION 10 6.53% $9,520
HOME MORTGAGE BANKERS CORP. 6 7.00% $9,518
METRO ISLAND MORTGAGE, INC. 5 6.25% $12,966
FIRST EQUITY MORTGAGE BANKERS, INC. 4 6.75% $11,631
VIG MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.88% $9,430
E.M.I. EQUITY MORTGAGE, INC. 2 6.63% $5,456
Equity Prime Mortgage LLC 2 5.63% $15,534
RM ACTUAL MORTGAGE, INC. 2 7.00% $6,479
HR MORTGAGE CORP. 1 6.50% $27,226
CALCON MUTUAL MORTGAGE LLC 1 6.75% $10,234
EVERETT FINANCIAL, INC. 1 6.63% $18,326
Capital Mortgage Services Corp. 1 7.50% $7,015
MULTIPLES MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.75% $13,666

The top Aguadilla FHA lender as defined by loan originations is SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC., with 30 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $8,927, which is $906 higher than the next largest lender, Oriental Bank.

The lowest fee Aguadilla FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are THE MONEY HOUSE INC. ($7,899), Oriental Bank ($8,021), SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. ($8,927), PREFERRED MORTGAGE CORPORATION ($9,520) and FIRSTBANK PUERTO RICO ($10,277).

The lowest rate Aguadilla FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Banco Popular de Puerto Rico (5.01%), FIRSTBANK PUERTO RICO (5.38%), Oriental Bank (5.83%), PREFERRED MORTGAGE CORPORATION (6.53%) and SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. (6.53%).

Aguadilla FHA Loan Limits

Metro County Year Single Family Limit 2 Family Limit 3 Family Limit 4 Family Limit
AGUADILLA-ISABELA, PR AGUADA 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
AGUADILLA-ISABELA, PR AGUADILLA 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
AGUADILLA-ISABELA, PR ANASCO 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
AGUADILLA-ISABELA, PR ISABELA 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
AGUADILLA-ISABELA, PR LARES 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
AGUADILLA-ISABELA, PR MOCA 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
AGUADILLA-ISABELA, PR RINCON 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
AGUADILLA-ISABELA, PR SAN SEBASTIAN 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
AGUADILLA-ISABELA, PR UTUADO 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
AGUADILLA-ISABELA, PR AGUADA 2023 $472,030 $604,400 $730,525 $907,900
AGUADILLA-ISABELA, PR AGUADILLA 2023 $472,030 $604,400 $730,525 $907,900
AGUADILLA-ISABELA, PR ANASCO 2023 $472,030 $604,400 $730,525 $907,900
AGUADILLA-ISABELA, PR ISABELA 2023 $472,030 $604,400 $730,525 $907,900
AGUADILLA-ISABELA, PR LARES 2023 $472,030 $604,400 $730,525 $907,900
AGUADILLA-ISABELA, PR MOCA 2023 $472,030 $604,400 $730,525 $907,900
AGUADILLA-ISABELA, PR RINCON 2023 $472,030 $604,400 $730,525 $907,900
AGUADILLA-ISABELA, PR SAN SEBASTIAN 2023 $472,030 $604,400 $730,525 $907,900
AGUADILLA-ISABELA, PR UTUADO 2023 $472,030 $604,400 $730,525 $907,900

FHA Loan Requirements

  • Borrowers must have a steady employment history or worked for the same employer for the past two years.
  • Borrowers must have a valid Social Security number, lawful residency in the U.S. and be of legal age to sign a mortgage in your state.
  • Borrowers must pay a minimum down payment of 3.5 percent. The money may be gifted by a family member. (Traditional mortgages do not permit gifted down payments)
  • New FHA loans are only available for primary residence occupancy.
  • Borrowers must have a property appraisal from a FHA-approved appraiser.
  • Borrowers’ front-end ratio (mortgage payment plus HOA fees, property taxes, mortgage insurance, homeowners insurance) needs to be less than 31 percent of their gross income, typically. You may be able to get approved with as high a percentage as 40 percent. Your lender will be required to provide justification as to why they believe the mortgage presents an acceptable risk. The lender must include any compensating factors used for loan approval.
  • Borrowers’ debt to income ratio (mortgage plus all your monthly debt, i.e., credit card payment, car payment, student loans, etc.) needs to be less than 43 percent of their gross income, typically. You may be able to get approved with as high a percentage as 50 percent.
  • Borrowers must have a minimum credit score of 580 for maximum financing with a minimum down payment of 3.5 percent.
  • Borrowers must have a minimum credit score of 500-579 for maximum LTV of 90 percent with a minimum down payment of 10 percent.
  • Bborrowers must be two years out of bankruptcy and have re-established good credit. Exceptions can be made.
  • Typically borrowers must be three years out of foreclosure and have re-established good credit.
  • The purchased property must meet certain minimum standards at appraisal. If the home you are purchasing does not meet these standards and a seller will not agree to the required repairs, your only option is to pay for the required repairs at closing (to be held in escrow until the repairs are complete).