Beckley FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

BECKLEY, WV

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.

Beckley's 38 lenders originated 267 FHA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $40,275,000, with an average FHA loan value of $150,843.

Beckley FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year FHA mortgages in Beckley averaged 6.32% for the week of 2024-11-08, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 6.425% for the same period.

Beckley's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $6,122.

The average rate for the prior week (2024-11-01) was 6.19% and one month ago for the week of 2024-10-04, the average rate was 6.01%.

The average rate one year ago was 7.16%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-11-08, the average rate was 6.47%.

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Beckley 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 Beckley level.

Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 58 6.41% $7,886
The Huntington National Bank 40 6.36% $6,036
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC 39 6.61% $7,323
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 14 6.46% $8,143
Truist 11 5.97% $7,110
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 8 6.09% $8,477
Victorian Finance, LLC 7 7.00% $8,134
U.S. Bank 6 6.69% $8,481
JPMorgan Chase Bank 5 7.28% $5,197
BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 5 6.62% $12,494
PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY 4 6.67% $6,752
Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 3 6.13% $9,898
NEWREZ LLC 3 6.62% $10,059
CARDINAL FINANCIAL 3 6.42% $12,092
T2 FINANCIAL LLC 3 6.83% $9,731
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 3 5.75% $10,155
Alcova Mortgage LLC 3 7.13% $5,874
Atlantic Union Bank 3 7.04% $10,454
Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 2 6.63% $7,741
Gateway First Bank 2 7.00% $3,840
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 2 7.00% $5,125
MYCUMORTGAGE, LLC 2 5.88% $9,691
ZILLOW HOME LOANS, LLC 1 6.25% $9,379
AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. 1 7.75% $5,040
AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC 1 4.88% $18,806
Blue Ridge Bank 1 7.13% $9,586
C & F Mortgage Corporation 1 6.63% $5,554
Citizens Bank 1 6.00% $6,719
FIRST COLONY MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 7.25% $5,407
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.75% $9,003
INTERCOASTAL MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 6.75% $12,066
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 1 5.75% $9,441
Mortgage Research Center, LLC 1 7.25% $2,932
ON Q FINANCIAL, INC. 1 7.75% $8,825
Plains Commerce Bank 1 5.13% $15,414
PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 1 5.50% $4,856
Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company, Inc. 1 7.13% $8,997
SUCCESS MORTGAGE PARTNERS, INC. 1 6.25% $7,773

The top Beckley FHA lender as defined by loan originations is QUICKEN LOANS, LLC, with 58 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $7,886, which is $1,850 higher than the next largest lender, The Huntington National Bank.

The lowest fee Beckley FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are The Huntington National Bank ($6,036), Truist ($7,110), MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC ($7,323), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC ($7,886) and LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC ($8,143).

The lowest rate Beckley FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Truist (5.97%), The Huntington National Bank (6.36%), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC (6.41%), LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC (6.46%) and MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC (6.61%).

Beckley FHA Loan Limits

Metro County Year Single Family Limit 2 Family Limit 3 Family Limit 4 Family Limit
BECKLEY, WV FAYETTE 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
BECKLEY, WV RALEIGH 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
BECKLEY, WV FAYETTE 2023 $472,030 $604,400 $730,525 $907,900
BECKLEY, WV RALEIGH 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).