Anchorage FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

ANCHORAGE, AK

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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.

    Anchorage's 60 lenders originated 886 FHA loans during 2024. The total origination value was $307,220,000, with an average FHA loan value of $346,749.

    Anchorage FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

    30 Year FHA mortgages in Anchorage averaged -0.09% for the week of 2025-06-20, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 0% for the same period.

    Anchorage's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $9,101.

    The average rate for the prior week (2025-06-13) was 6.59% and one month ago for the week of 2025-05-16, the average rate was 6.65%.

    The average rate one year ago was 6.7%.

    For refis of the same type during the week of 2025-06-20, the average rate was -0.41%.

    Click on whitespace and scroll within the chart to zoom in/out. Larger bubbles equate with more originations.

    Anchorage 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 Anchorage level.

    Name # of Loans 2024 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2024 Avg. Closing Costs
    Alaska USA Federal Credit Union 113 6.23% $9,714
    RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, LLC 103 6.05% $10,908
    NEWREZ LLC 87 6.30% $11,290
    UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 63 6.17% $14,621
    QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 40 6.32% $13,617
    MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC 35 6.24% $12,754
    LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 23 6.33% $15,046
    PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY 20 6.23% $13,081
    GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 19 6.55% $12,131
    PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 18 5.92% $11,490
    The Loan Store, Inc. 18 6.30% $11,466
    CANOPY MORTGAGE, LLC 17 6.25% $14,685
    GENEVA FINANCIAL, LLC 15 6.71% $17,651
    PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. 15 6.21% $4,357
    GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 15 6.14% $13,315
    Flagstar Bank, FSB 13 6.25% $12,081
    FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 13 6.15% $18,977
    Plains Commerce Bank 12 6.63% $13,770
    NuVision Federal Credit Union 11 5.99% $11,070
    MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. 8 6.50% $18,570
    CHURCHILL MORTGAGE CORPORATION 8 6.47% $14,492
    FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 8 6.20% $13,307
    AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MORTGAGE ACCEPTANCE COMPANY LLC 7 6.27% $11,155
    LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 7 6.27% $10,710
    CMG MORTGAGE, INC. 6 6.25% $12,170
    BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 6 7.08% $14,543
    Century Mortgage Company DBA Century Lending Company 6 6.52% $14,028
    PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC. 6 6.04% $15,104
    HOMEOWNERS FINANCIAL GROUP USA, LLC 5 5.93% $13,862
    PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 5 6.07% $10,524
    AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION 5 5.28% $18,013
    VILLAGE CAPITAL MORTGAGE 5 6.15% $6,337
    Mortgage Research Center, LLC 4 6.47% $7,206
    ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC. 3 6.25% $14,059
    AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC 3 6.54% $9,308
    SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. 3 6.23% $10,155
    AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INC. 3 6.63% $12,656
    MID AMERICA MORTGAGE, INC. 3 6.58% $5,221
    CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 3 5.67% $11,479
    NBKC BANK 2 6.00% $12,598
    CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING, INC. 2 5.88% $11,751
    AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.38% $21,552
    Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 2 6.94% $11,129
    Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. 2 6.69% $16,240
    Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC 2 6.13% $15,907
    KeyBank 1 6.38% $12,899
    MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC 1 6.75% $37,304
    JPMorgan Chase Bank 1 7.75% $10,541
    North American Savings Bank, F.S.B. 1 5.50% $10,970
    CITY FIRST MORTGAGE SERVICES, L.L.C. 1 6.13% $8,659
    PHH Mortgage Corporation 1 5.88% $19,449
    CARDINAL FINANCIAL 1 6.50% $21,864
    ZILLOW HOME LOANS, LLC 1 5.75% $13,436
    Bank of America 1 6.63% $17,302
    S1L, Inc. 1 6.25% $15,587
    Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company, Inc. 1 6.50% $11,834
    TRISTAR FINANCE, INC. 1 6.75% $22,772
    TRUE NORTH FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 1 6.25% $13,950
    VAN DYK MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 7.13% $11,737
    Wells Fargo Bank 1 6.88% $9,332

    The top Anchorage FHA lender as defined by loan originations is Alaska USA Federal Credit Union, with 113 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $9,714, which is $1,195 lower than the next largest lender, RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, LLC.

    The lowest fee Anchorage FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. ($4,357), Alaska USA Federal Credit Union ($9,714), RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, LLC ($10,908), NuVision Federal Credit Union ($11,070) and NEWREZ LLC ($11,290).

    The lowest rate Anchorage FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC (5.92%), NuVision Federal Credit Union (5.99%), RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, LLC (6.05%), GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY (6.14%) and FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION (6.15%).

    Anchorage FHA Loan Limits

    Metro County Year Single Family Limit 2 Family Limit 3 Family Limit 4 Family Limit
    ANCHORAGE, AK ANCHORAGE MUNIC 2022 $450,800 $577,100 $697,600 $866,950
    ANCHORAGE, AK MATANUSKA-SUSIT 2022 $450,800 $577,100 $697,600 $866,950
    ANCHORAGE, AK ANCHORAGE MUNIC 2023 $472,030 $604,400 $730,525 $907,900
    ANCHORAGE, AK MATANUSKA-SUSIT 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).