Batesville FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Batesville, AR

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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.

    Batesville's 43 lenders originated 142 FHA loans during 2024. The total origination value was $23,930,000, with an average FHA loan value of $168,521.

    Batesville FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

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

    Batesville's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $6,283.

    The average rate for the prior week (2025-06-13) was 6.88% and one month ago for the week of 2025-05-16, the average rate was 6.74%.

    The average rate one year ago was 7.09%.

    For refis of the same type during the week of 2025-06-20, the average rate was 0.1%.

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    Batesville 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 Batesville level.

    Name # of Loans 2024 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2024 Avg. Closing Costs
    First Community Bank 37 6.22% $7,702
    FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE, INC. 14 6.52% $8,973
    QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 13 6.57% $8,136
    FLAT BRANCH MORTGAGE, INC. 6 6.52% $7,034
    UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 4 6.56% $6,874
    LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 4 6.15% $12,244
    Century Mortgage Company DBA Century Lending Company 3 6.46% $7,585
    PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 3 6.00% $7,294
    BancorpSouth 3 6.71% $5,041
    Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 2 6.44% $7,985
    Renasant Bank 2 6.13% $8,712
    PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. 2 6.44% $17,585
    FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 7.44% $5,992
    BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 2 6.06% $10,455
    MORTGAGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC 1 5.88% $10,155
    MORTGAGE INVESTORS GROUP, INC. 1 5.99% $4,186
    Mortgage Research Center, LLC 1 6.75% $5,533
    MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC 1 6.75% $9,156
    M&T Bank 1 6.13% $7,364
    Nations Lending Corporation 1 5.88% $2,753
    NEWREZ LLC 1 5.99% $7,723
    PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 1 5.99% $2,427
    Regions Bank 1 7.25% $5,179
    SFMC, LP 1 6.50% $8,327
    STOCKTON MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.75% $8,844
    TELCOE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 1 6.13% $8,442
    The First National Bank of Fort Smith 1 6.25% $5,892
    U.S. Bank 1 6.75% $5,914
    AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INC. 1 6.75% $7,437
    ZILLOW HOME LOANS, LLC 1 7.25% $8,574
    ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC. 1 7.13% $9,784
    Bank of England 1 6.63% $6,074
    Centennial Bank 1 6.63% $5,594
    CMG MORTGAGE, INC. 1 7.99% $5,166
    CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.75% $5,970
    Eagle Bank and Trust Company 1 5.75% $8,124
    EUSTIS AND AMERICAN MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 6.75% $8,783
    First Federal Bank 1 5.75% $7,184
    Flagstar Bank, FSB 1 6.75% $5,985
    FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 7.25% $5,082
    GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 6.63% $7,834
    HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, LTD. 1 6.75% $6,204
    HOMESIDE FINANCIAL, LLC 1 6.63% $10,992

    The top Batesville FHA lender as defined by loan originations is First Community Bank, with 37 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $7,702, which is $1,271 lower than the next largest lender, FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE, INC..

    The lowest fee Batesville FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are First Community Bank ($7,702), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC ($8,136), FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE, INC. ($8,973), .

    The lowest rate Batesville FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are First Community Bank (6.22%), FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE, INC. (6.52%), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC (6.57%), .

    Batesville FHA Loan Limits

    Metro County Year Single Family Limit 2 Family Limit 3 Family Limit 4 Family Limit
    BATESVILLE, AR INDEPENDENCE 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
    BATESVILLE, AR SHARP 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
    BATESVILLE, AR INDEPENDENCE 2023 $472,030 $604,400 $730,525 $907,900
    BATESVILLE, AR SHARP 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).