Bellefontaine FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Bellefontaine, OH

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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.

    Bellefontaine's 35 lenders originated 121 FHA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $22,415,000, with an average FHA loan value of $185,248.

    Bellefontaine FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

    30 Year FHA mortgages in Bellefontaine averaged 6.69% for the week of 2024-11-08, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 6.425% for the same period.

    Bellefontaine's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $6,819.

    The average rate for the prior week (2024-11-01) was 6.86% and one month ago for the week of 2024-10-04, the average rate was 6.38%.

    The average rate one year ago was 7.43%.

    For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-11-08, the average rate was 6.63%.

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    Bellefontaine 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 Bellefontaine level.

    Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
    CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 11 6.74% $12,510
    QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 11 6.24% $7,046
    Western Ohio Mortgage Corporation 8 6.95% $8,206
    UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 8 6.82% $9,407
    UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. 8 6.98% $7,832
    NEWREZ LLC 5 6.90% $9,040
    CARDINAL FINANCIAL 4 6.88% $11,143
    Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 4 6.16% $11,038
    RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. 4 6.97% $6,597
    The Huntington National Bank 4 7.22% $7,103
    LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 3 6.83% $7,254
    LOANPAL, LLC 2 6.06% $12,772
    MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. 2 7.00% $8,701
    HOMESIDE FINANCIAL, LLC 2 6.94% $13,418
    NFM, INC. 2 7.94% $12,304
    Flagstar Bank, FSB 2 7.38% $9,654
    HOWARD HANNA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 1 7.25% $6,870
    LIBERTY HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 7.00% $6,072
    Plains Commerce Bank 1 5.50% $6,651
    PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 1 6.50% $7,794
    PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY 1 7.50% $7,823
    Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC 1 6.13% $14,890
    GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 1 7.75% $6,992
    RAPID MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 7.13% $14,187
    WesBanco 1 6.13% $5,157
    Strong Home Mortgage, LLC 1 6.63% $11,318
    Civista Bank 1 6.13% $6,803
    THRIVE MORTGAGE, LLC 1 7.13% $10,731
    TOWNE MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 6.88% $8,630
    MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.99% $22,500
    ENDEAVOR CAPITAL, LLC. 1 6.75% $10,614
    US MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 7.63% $9,078
    U.S. Bank 1 6.25% $6,522
    Nations Lending Corporation 1 6.75% $10,011
    NETWORK CAPITAL FUNDING CORPORATION 1 5.13% $20,366

    The top Bellefontaine FHA lender as defined by loan originations is CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC, with 11 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $12,510, which is $5,464 higher than the next largest lender, QUICKEN LOANS, LLC.

    The lowest fee Bellefontaine FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are QUICKEN LOANS, LLC ($7,046), CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC ($12,510), .

    The lowest rate Bellefontaine FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are QUICKEN LOANS, LLC (6.24%), CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC (6.74%), .

    Bellefontaine FHA Loan Limits

    Metro County Year Single Family Limit 2 Family Limit 3 Family Limit 4 Family Limit
    BELLEFONTAINE, OH LOGAN 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
    BELLEFONTAINE, OH LOGAN 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).