Carlsbad FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Carlsbad-Artesia, NM

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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.

    Carlsbad's 52 lenders originated 309 FHA loans during 2024. The total origination value was $80,595,000, with an average FHA loan value of $260,825.

    Carlsbad FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

    30 Year FHA mortgages in Carlsbad averaged 6.37% for the week of 2025-04-04, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 6.259% for the same period.

    Carlsbad's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $8,314.

    The average rate for the prior week (2025-03-28) was 6.57% and one month ago for the week of 2025-02-28, the average rate was 6.85%.

    The average rate one year ago was 6.67%.

    For refis of the same type during the week of 2025-04-04, the average rate was 6.26%.

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

    Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad level.

    Name # of Loans 2024 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2024 Avg. Closing Costs
    GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 74 6.51% $12,947
    QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 22 6.51% $9,863
    UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 17 5.81% $12,684
    First American Bank 16 6.41% $6,172
    PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 13 6.41% $8,114
    Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC 11 6.61% $10,443
    SECURITYNATIONAL MORTGAGE COMPANY 11 7.19% $11,480
    Goldwater Bank, N.A. 10 7.23% $9,379
    BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 9 7.00% $9,963
    GENEVA FINANCIAL, LLC 8 6.73% $11,208
    CMG MORTGAGE, INC. 6 6.90% $11,536
    DIRECTORS MORTGAGE, INC. 6 6.88% $13,072
    PREMIA MORTGAGE, LLC 5 6.09% $7,278
    PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. 5 6.85% $11,319
    Mortgage Research Center, LLC 4 6.87% $7,324
    Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company, Inc. 4 6.56% $14,368
    AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. 4 6.78% $10,346
    SUN AMERICAN MORTGAGE COMPANY 3 6.50% $9,204
    LOANPAL, LLC 3 5.92% $11,605
    Waterstone Mortgage Corporation 3 6.71% $10,046
    WILLOW BEND MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC 3 6.29% $13,029
    Loan Simple, Inc. 3 7.42% $9,224
    LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 3 6.42% $11,718
    LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 2 7.12% $12,203
    Century Mortgage Company DBA Century Lending Company 2 6.44% $8,157
    AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 7.50% $10,510
    AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC 2 6.31% $9,245
    Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. 2 6.12% $10,689
    ZILLOW HOME LOANS, LLC 1 6.75% $9,299
    AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INC. 1 7.75% $11,254
    American Mortgage & Equity Consultants, Inc. 1 6.75% $11,747
    ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC. 1 6.63% $17,994
    Bank of Colorado 1 6.13% $14,761
    Cache Valley Bank 1 6.63% $8,252
    CALCON MUTUAL MORTGAGE LLC 1 7.25% $14,901
    Commerce Home Mortgage, Inc. 1 7.38% $12,065
    FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.38% $10,558
    FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.75% $15,861
    GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 1 6.58% $9,228
    LRS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. 1 6.25% $9,287
    MID AMERICA MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.75% $4,718
    MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC 1 7.25% $9,281
    Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 1 6.75% $17,447
    NEWREZ LLC 1 6.25% $8,806
    NOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORPORATION 1 6.38% $7,990
    Plains Commerce Bank 1 7.00% $9,969
    PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 1 6.50% $6,023
    SOUTHWEST FUNDING, LP 1 7.50% $13,298
    T2 FINANCIAL LLC 1 6.25% $7,720
    TOP FLITE FINANCIAL, INC. 1 6.88% $11,488
    Town Square Mortgage & Investments, Inc. 1 7.63% $8,148
    VILLAGE CAPITAL MORTGAGE 1 6.99% $3,508

    The top Carlsbad FHA lender as defined by loan originations is GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY, with 74 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $12,947, which is $3,085 higher than the next largest lender, QUICKEN LOANS, LLC.

    The lowest fee Carlsbad FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are First American Bank ($6,172), PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC ($8,114), Goldwater Bank, N.A. ($9,379), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC ($9,863) and Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC ($10,443).

    The lowest rate Carlsbad FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC (5.81%), PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC (6.41%), First American Bank (6.41%), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC (6.51%) and GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY (6.51%).

    Carlsbad FHA Loan Limits

    Metro County Year Single Family Limit 2 Family Limit 3 Family Limit 4 Family Limit
    CARLSBAD-ARTESIA, NM EDDY 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
    CARLSBAD-ARTESIA, NM EDDY 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).