Billings FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

BILLINGS, MT

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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.

    Billings's 58 lenders originated 601 FHA loans during 2024. The total origination value was $189,805,000, with an average FHA loan value of $315,815.

    Billings FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

    30 Year FHA mortgages in Billings averaged -0.06% for the week of 2025-06-20, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 0% for the same period.

    Billings's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $9,501.

    The average rate for the prior week (2025-06-13) was 6.52% and one month ago for the week of 2025-05-16, the average rate was 6.28%.

    The average rate one year ago was 6.84%.

    For refis of the same type during the week of 2025-06-20, the average rate was -0.26%.

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

    Billings 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 Billings level.

    Name # of Loans 2024 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2024 Avg. Closing Costs
    EVERGREEN MONEYSOURCE MORTGAGE COMPANY 72 6.04% $16,104
    UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 57 6.01% $13,241
    Stockman Bank of Montana 45 5.92% $12,688
    HOMESIDE FINANCIAL, LLC 30 6.17% $13,641
    GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 29 6.08% $15,278
    GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 23 6.09% $13,266
    QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 23 6.07% $13,315
    CMG MORTGAGE, INC. 21 6.65% $13,756
    Glacier Bank 19 6.11% $11,812
    Opportunity Bank of Montana 15 5.98% $9,868
    FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 13 6.40% $16,154
    CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 13 6.35% $12,258
    CALCON MUTUAL MORTGAGE LLC 11 5.17% $18,409
    NEWREZ LLC 9 6.29% $13,603
    Century Mortgage Company DBA Century Lending Company 8 6.45% $12,640
    Flagstar Bank, FSB 8 6.17% $9,093
    MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC 8 6.52% $14,124
    SECURITYNATIONAL MORTGAGE COMPANY 8 6.72% $12,920
    PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 6 5.87% $9,756
    MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. 6 6.38% $18,446
    AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION 5 6.28% $14,284
    BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 5 6.80% $9,808
    LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 5 6.63% $10,557
    CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING, INC. 4 6.91% $17,257
    Plains Commerce Bank 4 6.44% $15,048
    LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 4 6.34% $14,890
    Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 4 6.44% $13,460
    Servion, Inc. 4 6.75% $9,919
    American Mortgage & Equity Consultants, Inc. 3 6.00% $16,745
    Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 3 6.08% $18,979
    UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. 3 6.83% $13,049
    FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 3 6.17% $12,731
    First Interstate Bank 2 5.88% $12,289
    MID AMERICA MORTGAGE, INC. 2 6.94% $6,032
    Mortgage Research Center, LLC 2 6.37% $7,859
    Nations Lending Corporation 2 6.44% $17,085
    Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. 2 6.75% $12,454
    PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY 2 6.62% $13,716
    AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.44% $15,958
    RELIANCE FIRST CAPITAL, LLC 2 6.13% $18,347
    AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC 2 6.38% $6,506
    AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.38% $16,282
    Texana Bank 2 6.13% $14,790
    The Federal Savings Bank 2 6.38% $18,887
    VERITAS FUNDING, LLC 2 5.94% $17,135
    VILLAGE CAPITAL MORTGAGE 2 6.38% $9,690
    First International Bank & Trust 1 6.13% $12,002
    MOUNTAIN AMERICA 1 5.63% $13,071
    CITY FIRST MORTGAGE SERVICES, L.L.C. 1 5.50% $11,790
    Equity Prime Mortgage LLC 1 5.88% $15,551
    CHURCHILL MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.75% $17,994
    Cornerstone First Mortgage, Inc 1 6.99% $9,857
    ENVOY MORTGAGE, LTD 1 6.63% $9,784
    Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A. 1 6.75% $11,730
    ZILLOW HOME LOANS, LLC 1 5.63% $15,999
    PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 1 5.75% $5,309
    FIRST ALLIANCE HOME MORTGAGE, LLC 1 5.63% $28,696
    U.S. Bank 1 5.75% $11,057

    The top Billings FHA lender as defined by loan originations is EVERGREEN MONEYSOURCE MORTGAGE COMPANY, with 72 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $16,104, which is $2,863 higher than the next largest lender, UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC.

    The lowest fee Billings FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Opportunity Bank of Montana ($9,868), Glacier Bank ($11,812), CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC ($12,258), Stockman Bank of Montana ($12,688) and UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC ($13,241).

    The lowest rate Billings FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are CALCON MUTUAL MORTGAGE LLC (5.17%), Stockman Bank of Montana (5.92%), Opportunity Bank of Montana (5.98%), UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC (6.01%) and EVERGREEN MONEYSOURCE MORTGAGE COMPANY (6.04%).

    Billings FHA Loan Limits

    Metro County Year Single Family Limit 2 Family Limit 3 Family Limit 4 Family Limit
    BILLINGS, MT CARBON 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
    BILLINGS, MT STILLWATER 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
    BILLINGS, MT YELLOWSTONE 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
    BILLINGS, MT CARBON 2023 $472,030 $604,400 $730,525 $907,900
    BILLINGS, MT STILLWATER 2023 $472,030 $604,400 $730,525 $907,900
    BILLINGS, MT YELLOWSTONE 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).