Altoona FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

ALTOONA, PA

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    • 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.

    Altoona's 41 lenders originated 213 FHA loans during 2024. The total origination value was $33,705,000, with an average FHA loan value of $158,239.

    Altoona FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

    30 Year FHA mortgages in Altoona averaged 0.17% for the week of 2025-06-20, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 0% for the same period.

    Altoona's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $6,485.

    The average rate for the prior week (2025-06-13) was 6.85% and one month ago for the week of 2025-05-16, the average rate was 6.81%.

    The average rate one year ago was 6.66%.

    For refis of the same type during the week of 2025-06-20, the average rate was 0.43%.

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    Altoona 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 Altoona level.

    Name # of Loans 2024 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2024 Avg. Closing Costs
    QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 32 6.38% $7,913
    Flagstar Bank, FSB 28 6.47% $7,460
    EQUITY RESOURCES, INC. 15 6.58% $6,636
    UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. 13 6.40% $8,615
    CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 9 6.53% $11,213
    RADIUS FINANCIAL GROUP INC. 7 7.11% $8,495
    NEWREZ LLC 7 6.57% $7,615
    First Commonwealth Bank 7 6.23% $6,301
    AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 6 6.25% $11,885
    PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 5 6.05% $6,368
    Citizens Bank 5 5.65% $7,885
    ZILLOW HOME LOANS, LLC 4 6.69% $8,948
    M&T Bank 4 5.69% $5,642
    FIRST HERITAGE FINANCIAL, LLC 3 6.29% $5,531
    First National Bank of Pennsylvania 3 6.17% $8,010
    NORWICH COMMERCIAL GROUP, INC. 3 6.54% $8,612
    Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 3 6.67% $9,007
    FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 3 6.54% $9,133
    UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 3 5.91% $11,253
    Mortgage Research Center, LLC 2 7.00% $2,914
    ALLIED MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. 2 6.25% $13,823
    AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC 2 7.13% $6,215
    FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.44% $5,417
    Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 2 6.50% $9,452
    The Loan Store, Inc. 2 6.50% $12,953
    Advance Financial Group, LLC 1 6.63% $6,812
    Wells Fargo Bank 1 6.75% $6,001
    LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 1 7.01% $7,121
    NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC 1 7.50% $6,237
    Integrity Home Mortgage Corp 1 6.75% $9,419
    HOMESTEAD FUNDING CORP. 1 5.75% $5,877
    GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 6.63% $7,094
    PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 1 6.25% $5,416
    Equity Prime Mortgage LLC 1 7.50% $4,525
    CMG MORTGAGE, INC. 1 8.75% $8,603
    AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION 1 6.88% $9,111
    Century Mortgage Company DBA Century Lending Company 1 5.75% $7,189
    BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 1 6.38% $10,641
    U.S. Bank 1 5.99% $7,484
    LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 1 5.25% $9,312
    MEMBER FIRST MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.13% $7,544

    The top Altoona FHA lender as defined by loan originations is QUICKEN LOANS, LLC, with 32 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $7,913, which is $453 higher than the next largest lender, Flagstar Bank, FSB.

    The lowest fee Altoona FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are EQUITY RESOURCES, INC. ($6,636), Flagstar Bank, FSB ($7,460), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC ($7,913), UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. ($8,615) and .

    The lowest rate Altoona FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are QUICKEN LOANS, LLC (6.38%), UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. (6.40%), Flagstar Bank, FSB (6.47%), EQUITY RESOURCES, INC. (6.58%) and .

    Altoona FHA Loan Limits

    Metro County Year Single Family Limit 2 Family Limit 3 Family Limit 4 Family Limit
    ALTOONA, PA BLAIR 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
    ALTOONA, PA BLAIR 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).