Blacksburg FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

BLACKSBURG-CHRISTIANSBURG, VA

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.

Blacksburg's 52 lenders originated 252 FHA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $52,340,000, with an average FHA loan value of $207,698.

Blacksburg FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year FHA mortgages in Blacksburg averaged 6.8% for the week of 2024-04-19, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 6.855% for the same period.

Blacksburg's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $6,652.

The average rate for the prior week (2024-04-12) was 6.69% and one month ago for the week of 2024-03-15, the average rate was 6.56%.

The average rate one year ago was 6.58%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-04-19, the average rate was 7.74%.

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Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg level.

Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP, L.L.C. 26 7.05% $9,603
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 23 6.26% $8,832
Waterstone Mortgage Corporation 22 6.26% $9,412
Alcova Mortgage LLC 20 6.70% $7,377
FREEDOM FIRST 19 6.37% $7,839
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 17 6.66% $9,736
First Heritage Mortgage, LLC 14 6.30% $10,034
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC 10 6.94% $8,578
Renasant Bank 9 6.69% $10,011
Atlantic Union Bank 7 6.59% $9,394
The Federal Savings Bank 5 6.55% $7,091
Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC 5 6.83% $8,951
BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 4 7.03% $11,169
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 4 6.31% $10,878
Citizens Bank 4 6.25% $8,066
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 4 6.44% $11,704
UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. 3 6.88% $10,657
Wells Fargo Bank 2 6.25% $12,400
AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MORTGAGE ACCEPTANCE COMPANY LLC 2 7.88% $10,257
CARDINAL FINANCIAL 2 6.25% $11,718
EMBRACE HOME LOANS, INC. 2 7.19% $12,751
Flagstar Bank, FSB 2 6.74% $8,817
Mortgage Research Center, LLC 2 6.69% $6,011
SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. 2 6.21% $5,275
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 7.25% $5,820
MICHIGAN MUTUAL, INC. 1 5.13% $13,900
AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. 1 6.13% $12,111
EMM LOANS LLC 1 5.63% $13,953
Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 1 7.25% $10,798
M&T Bank 1 6.75% $7,388
Nations Lending Corporation 1 6.25% $8,894
NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC 1 7.50% $12,983
Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. 1 7.25% $5,568
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 1 7.25% $8,794
PLUS RELOCATION MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.75% $9,976
PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. 1 7.25% $7,420
C & F Mortgage Corporation 1 6.75% $7,064
Century Mortgage Company DBA Century Lending Company 1 7.38% $10,548
Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 1 6.50% $10,758
STOCKTON MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.50% $9,694
A&D Mortgage LLC 1 6.88% $11,027
BAYSHORE MORTGAGE FUNDING, LLC 1 5.63% $23,799
Towne First Mortgage, LLC 1 6.25% $15,316
Towne Mortgage, LLC 1 6.63% $13,613
Truist 1 7.25% $7,173
BANKSOUTH MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC 1 5.25% $7,354
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 5.38% $11,774
U.S. Bank 1 7.25% $7,446
US MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 5.75% $14,744
Virginia Credit Union, Inc. 1 7.00% $5,064
GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 1 7.65% $8,422
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 1 6.75% $10,382

The top Blacksburg FHA lender as defined by loan originations is ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP, L.L.C., with 26 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $9,603, which is $772 higher than the next largest lender, QUICKEN LOANS, LLC.

The lowest fee Blacksburg FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Alcova Mortgage LLC ($7,377), FREEDOM FIRST ($7,839), MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC ($8,578), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC ($8,832) and Waterstone Mortgage Corporation ($9,412).

The lowest rate Blacksburg FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are QUICKEN LOANS, LLC (6.26%), Waterstone Mortgage Corporation (6.26%), First Heritage Mortgage, LLC (6.30%), FREEDOM FIRST (6.37%) and UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC (6.66%).

Blacksburg FHA Loan Limits

Metro County Year Single Family Limit 2 Family Limit 3 Family Limit 4 Family Limit
BLACKSBURG-CHRISTIANSBURG, VA GILES 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
BLACKSBURG-CHRISTIANSBURG, VA MONTGOMERY 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
BLACKSBURG-CHRISTIANSBURG, VA PULASKI 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
BLACKSBURG-CHRISTIANSBURG, VA RADFORD CITY 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
BLACKSBURG-CHRISTIANSBURG, VA GILES 2023 $472,030 $604,400 $730,525 $907,900
BLACKSBURG-CHRISTIANSBURG, VA MONTGOMERY 2023 $472,030 $604,400 $730,525 $907,900
BLACKSBURG-CHRISTIANSBURG, VA PULASKI 2023 $472,030 $604,400 $730,525 $907,900
BLACKSBURG-CHRISTIANSBURG, VA RADFORD CITY 2023 $472,030 $604,400 $730,525 $907,900

Market Conditions (Median, Average Prices & Listing Count)

Realtor.com - Blacksburg (CBSA) retrieved from FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Date Median Listing Price (YoY Change) Average Listing Price (YoY) MSA/US Median Price Ratio Active Listings
2018-01-01 $231,200 (42.4%) $345,598 (56.8%) 0.86 395
2018-02-01 $221,900 (29.8%) $278,295 (20.4%) 0.81 410
2018-03-01 $224,900 (20.4%) $277,334 (14.3%) 0.79 442
2018-04-01 $229,225 (14.9%) $283,519 (10.4%) 0.78 442
2018-05-01 $225,000 (12.8%) $277,544 (7.7%) 0.75 491
2018-06-01 $215,900 (7.1%) $278,724 (7.4%) 0.72 514
2018-07-01 $209,900 (5.2%) $269,496 (4.5%) 0.70 553
2018-08-01 $211,000 (6.0%) $272,680 (4.9%) 0.71 544
2018-09-01 $210,000 (3.3%) $273,740 (6.3%) 0.71 528
2018-10-01 $211,850 (1.1%) $264,112 (1.6%) 0.72 509
2018-11-01 $216,400 (-0.3%) $273,605 (2.9%) 0.73 473
2018-12-01 $217,900 (-3.2%) $281,719 (1.0%) 0.75 422
2019-01-01 $214,994 (-7.0%) $293,331 (-15.1%) 0.74 392
2019-02-01 $229,900 (3.6%) $301,546 (8.4%) 0.78 377
2019-03-01 $234,229 (4.2%) $307,816 (11.0%) 0.77 386
2019-04-01 $239,600 (4.5%) $315,075 (11.1%) 0.76 396
2019-05-01 $237,113 (5.4%) $311,115 (12.1%) 0.74 421
2019-06-01 $239,000 (10.7%) $322,917 (15.9%) 0.75 410
2019-07-01 $249,938 (19.1%) $343,784 (27.6%) 0.78 414
2019-08-01 $244,464 (15.9%) $338,071 (24.0%) 0.77 410
2019-09-01 $236,272 (12.5%) $331,192 (21.0%) 0.76 399
2019-10-01 $229,450 (8.3%) $320,595 (21.4%) 0.74 386
2019-11-01 $227,000 (4.9%) $312,838 (14.3%) 0.74 360
2019-12-01 $214,900 (-1.4%) $317,806 (12.8%) 0.72 315
2020-01-01 $204,838 (-4.7%) $307,666 (4.9%) 0.68 301
2020-02-01 $205,000 (-10.8%) $315,367 (4.6%) 0.67 293
2020-03-01 $234,238 (0.0%) $316,728 (2.9%) 0.73 308
2020-04-01 $237,975 (-0.7%) $321,511 (2.0%) 0.75 306
2020-05-01 $253,900 (7.1%) $338,708 (8.9%) 0.77 259
2020-06-01 $268,100 (12.2%) $346,021 (7.2%) 0.79 273
2020-07-01 $269,200 (7.7%) $351,142 (2.1%) 0.78 252
2020-08-01 $259,945 (6.3%) $349,046 (3.3%) 0.74 242
2020-09-01 $241,950 (2.4%) $340,893 (2.9%) 0.69 239
2020-10-01 $239,900 (4.6%) $332,872 (3.8%) 0.69 234
2020-11-01 $234,563 (3.3%) $323,706 (3.5%) 0.69 229
2020-12-01 $228,450 (6.3%) $319,228 (0.5%) 0.68 205
2021-01-01 $244,750 (19.5%) $323,869 (5.3%) 0.73 167
2021-02-01 $252,350 (23.1%) $339,681 (7.7%) 0.73 151
2021-03-01 $272,400 (16.3%) $360,571 (13.8%) 0.77 133
2021-04-01 $287,950 (21.0%) $407,221 (26.7%) 0.78 142
2021-05-01 $296,900 (16.9%) $398,535 (17.7%) 0.79 152
2021-06-01 $296,725 (10.7%) $390,176 (12.8%) 0.78 186
2021-07-01 $289,900 (7.7%) $405,940 (15.6%) 0.76 208
2021-08-01 $285,150 (9.7%) $387,677 (11.1%) 0.76 198
2021-09-01 $276,000 (14.1%) $383,540 (12.5%) 0.74 199
2021-10-01 $259,900 (8.3%) $360,854 (8.4%) 0.69 178
2021-11-01 $249,900 (6.5%) $368,147 (13.7%) 0.67 142
2021-12-01 $249,900 (9.4%) $377,967 (18.4%) 0.68 124
2022-01-01 $262,950 (7.4%) $419,181 (29.4%) 0.71 109
2022-02-01 $267,700 (6.1%) $405,739 (19.5%) 0.70 129
2022-03-01 $294,900 (8.3%) $435,784 (20.9%) 0.74 122
2022-04-01 $307,200 (6.7%) $441,260 (8.4%) 0.73 154
2022-05-01 $349,900 (17.9%) $447,883 (12.4%) 0.80 196
2022-06-01 $349,725 (17.9%) $441,520 (13.2%) 0.78 236
2022-07-01 $359,000 (23.8%) $429,377 (5.8%) 0.81 254
2022-08-01 $327,375 (14.8%) $416,029 (7.3%) 0.76 238
2022-09-01 $289,000 (4.7%) $391,662 (2.1%) 0.68 230
2022-10-01 $315,000 (21.2%) $406,183 (12.6%) 0.74 223
2022-11-01 $323,620 (29.5%) $412,406 (12.0%) 0.78 209
2022-12-01 $325,000 (30.1%) $430,258 (13.8%) 0.80 178
2023-01-01 $344,950 (31.2%) $449,874 (7.3%) 0.85 157
2023-02-01 $346,975 (29.6%) $452,823 (11.6%) 0.84 172
2023-03-01 $339,900 (15.3%) $455,123 (4.4%) 0.80 181
2023-04-01 $355,250 (15.6%) $464,552 (5.3%) 0.83 178
2023-05-01 $388,863 (11.1%) $484,930 (8.3%) 0.88 181
2023-06-01 $367,425 (5.1%) $475,854 (7.8%) 0.83 188
2023-07-01 $369,900 (3.0%) $474,197 (10.4%) 0.84 190
2023-08-01 $370,000 (13.0%) $472,767 (13.6%) 0.85 198
2023-09-01 $357,475 (23.7%) $465,953 (19.0%) 0.83 209
2023-10-01 $352,500 (11.9%) $454,430 (11.9%) 0.83 224
2023-11-01 $364,475 (12.6%) $463,287 (12.3%) 0.87 223
2023-12-01 $369,000 (13.5%) $461,242 (7.2%) 0.90 214
2024-01-01 $367,000 (6.4%) $458,436 (1.9%) 0.90 195
2024-02-01 $367,000 (5.8%) $460,358 (1.7%) 0.88 185
2024-03-01 $369,000 (8.6%) $470,002 (3.3%) 0.87 206
Blacksburg's median listing price for 2024-03-01 was $369,000, a difference of $29,100 (8.6%) versus the prior year and $2,000 versus the prior month.

Blacksburg's median listing price comes in at 87% of the national average.

Blacksburg's average listing price for 2024-03-01 was $470,002, a difference of $14,879 (3.3%) versus the prior year and $9,644 versus the prior month.

For the 2024-03-01 period, Blacksburg had 206 MLS listings, a difference of 21 listings (11%) versus the prior month and 25 listings (14%) versus the prior year.

Median Listing Time on Market & Square Footage

Realtor.com - Blacksburg (CBSA) retrieved from FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Date Median Listing Time on Market Median Square Footage
2018-01-01 91 days 1,942 sqft
2018-02-01 84 days 1,872 sqft
2018-03-01 59 days 1,860 sqft
2018-04-01 54 days 1,908 sqft
2018-05-01 48 days 1,866 sqft
2018-06-01 50 days 1,850 sqft
2018-07-01 61 days 1,809 sqft
2018-08-01 64 days 1,849 sqft
2018-09-01 80 days 1,850 sqft
2018-10-01 86 days 1,820 sqft
2018-11-01 96 days 1,835 sqft
2018-12-01 102 days 1,800 sqft
2019-01-01 104 days 1,835 sqft
2019-02-01 103 days 1,850 sqft
2019-03-01 70 days 1,849 sqft
2019-04-01 43 days 1,912 sqft
2019-05-01 45 days 1,874 sqft
2019-06-01 55 days 1,916 sqft
2019-07-01 66 days 1,975 sqft
2019-08-01 71 days 1,960 sqft
2019-09-01 75 days 1,938 sqft
2019-10-01 82 days 1,912 sqft
2019-11-01 89 days 1,836 sqft
2019-12-01 100 days 1,769 sqft
2020-01-01 93 days 1,713 sqft
2020-02-01 87 days 1,730 sqft
2020-03-01 65 days 1,804 sqft
2020-04-01 62 days 1,865 sqft
2020-05-01 79 days 1,875 sqft
2020-06-01 71 days 1,960 sqft
2020-07-01 57 days 1,979 sqft
2020-08-01 67 days 1,956 sqft
2020-09-01 59 days 1,919 sqft
2020-10-01 61 days 1,820 sqft
2020-11-01 61 days 1,822 sqft
2020-12-01 66 days 1,745 sqft
2021-01-01 79 days 1,728 sqft
2021-02-01 81 days 1,796 sqft
2021-03-01 53 days 1,976 sqft
2021-04-01 38 days 2,048 sqft
2021-05-01 40 days 1,875 sqft
2021-06-01 40 days 1,880 sqft
2021-07-01 47 days 1,903 sqft
2021-08-01 52 days 1,800 sqft
2021-09-01 55 days 1,775 sqft
2021-10-01 61 days 1,755 sqft
2021-11-01 76 days 1,724 sqft
2021-12-01 87 days 1,712 sqft
2022-01-01 64 days 1,749 sqft
2022-02-01 37 days 1,672 sqft
2022-03-01 38 days 1,769 sqft
2022-04-01 38 days 1,818 sqft
2022-05-01 31 days 1,985 sqft
2022-06-01 34 days 2,058 sqft
2022-07-01 45 days 2,025 sqft
2022-08-01 48 days 1,970 sqft
2022-09-01 52 days 1,896 sqft
2022-10-01 59 days 1,931 sqft
2022-11-01 55 days 1,943 sqft
2022-12-01 65 days 1,900 sqft
2023-01-01 68 days 1,988 sqft
2023-02-01 44 days 1,944 sqft
2023-03-01 45 days 1,928 sqft
2023-04-01 47 days 1,932 sqft
2023-05-01 44 days 1,971 sqft
2023-06-01 43 days 1,995 sqft
2023-07-01 43 days 2,134 sqft
2023-08-01 40 days 2,051 sqft
2023-09-01 41 days 2,024 sqft
2023-10-01 45 days 1,959 sqft
2023-11-01 46 days 1,967 sqft
2023-12-01 51 days 2,028 sqft
2024-01-01 61 days 2,066 sqft
2024-02-01 59 days 2,078 sqft
2024-03-01 43 days 2,019 sqft
Blacksburg's median listing age (time on market) for 2024-03-01 was 43 days. This is -3% shorter than the same period one year ago.

Blacksburg's median square footage for active listings during the 2024-03-01 period was 2,019 sqft. One year prior, the average listing was 1,928 sqft.

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).