Bonham FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Bonham, TX

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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.

    Bonham's 46 lenders originated 135 FHA loans during 2024. The total origination value was $36,655,000, with an average FHA loan value of $271,519.

    Bonham FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

    30 Year FHA mortgages in Bonham averaged 6.47% for the week of 2025-04-04, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 6.259% for the same period.

    Bonham's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $9,341.

    The average rate for the prior week (2025-03-28) was 6.67% and one month ago for the week of 2025-02-28, the average rate was 6.65%.

    The average rate one year ago was 6.97%.

    For refis of the same type during the week of 2025-04-04, the average rate was 6.36%.

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    Bonham 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 Bonham level.

    Name # of Loans 2024 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2024 Avg. Closing Costs
    GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 22 6.64% $12,279
    UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 6 6.29% $12,715
    ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC. 6 6.67% $12,327
    CARDINAL FINANCIAL 5 6.85% $13,872
    GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 5 6.70% $10,673
    QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 5 6.80% $9,714
    THE MORTGAGE LINK, INC. 4 6.69% $19,582
    CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 4 6.59% $14,498
    MORTGAGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC 4 6.81% $12,184
    HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, LTD. 3 6.88% $9,725
    FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 3 6.25% $9,486
    AMERICAN PORTFOLIO MORTGAGE CORPORATION 3 7.04% $11,842
    SUMMIT FUNDING, INC. 3 6.62% $19,047
    FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 3 6.25% $10,509
    LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 2 6.94% $10,838
    CMG MORTGAGE, INC. 2 5.69% $13,392
    NEWREZ LLC 2 6.50% $14,746
    AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. 2 6.75% $12,708
    Equity Prime Mortgage LLC 2 8.00% $16,893
    PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 2 6.56% $13,388
    EVERETT FINANCIAL, INC. 2 6.94% $11,787
    The Loan Store, Inc. 2 6.25% $15,832
    First United Bank and Trust Company 2 6.81% $8,088
    UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. 2 6.13% $10,791
    BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 2 6.75% $14,217
    JPMorgan Chase Bank 2 6.75% $7,951
    WILLOW BEND MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC 1 6.50% $19,515
    AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INC. 1 6.25% $12,285
    American Mortgage & Equity Consultants, Inc. 1 6.75% $14,910
    American National Bank & Trust 1 6.13% $11,571
    Cornerstone First Mortgage, Inc 1 6.25% $9,191
    EUSTIS AND AMERICAN MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 6.75% $16,551
    Farmers Bank & Trust Company 1 6.38% $17,267
    Flagstar Bank, FSB 1 5.88% $8,889
    GARDNER FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD. 1 5.75% $18,259
    Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 1 6.63% $15,857
    Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. 1 6.99% $7,390
    PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 1 5.75% $18,838
    Performance Financial, Inc. 1 7.00% $12,978
    Preston Home Loans Inc 1 7.50% $8,695
    S1L, Inc. 1 5.99% $25,659
    SECURITYNATIONAL MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 6.88% $11,083
    SOUTHWEST FUNDING, LP 1 7.88% $12,439
    TOWNE MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 6.75% $18,817
    VILLAGE CAPITAL MORTGAGE 1 6.25% $4,947
    American Bank of Commerce 1 5.63% $18,453

    The top Bonham FHA lender as defined by loan originations is GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY, with 22 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $12,279, which is $436 lower than the next largest lender, UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC.

    The lowest fee Bonham FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY ($12,279), .

    The lowest rate Bonham FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY (6.64%), .

    Bonham FHA Loan Limits

    Metro County Year Single Family Limit 2 Family Limit 3 Family Limit 4 Family Limit
    BONHAM, TX FANNIN 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
    BONHAM, TX FANNIN 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).