Centralia FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Centralia, WA

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.

Centralia's 57 lenders originated 314 FHA loans during 2024. The total origination value was $107,640,000, with an average FHA loan value of $342,803.

Centralia FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year FHA mortgages in Centralia averaged 0.01% for the week of 2025-07-04, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 0% for the same period.

Centralia's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $10,407.

The average rate for the prior week (2025-06-27) was 6.6% and one month ago for the week of 2025-05-30, the average rate was 6.67%.

The average rate one year ago was 6.99%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2025-07-04, the average rate was -0.06%.

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Centralia 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 Centralia level.

Name # of Loans 2024 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2024 Avg. Closing Costs
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 49 6.51% $15,275
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 41 6.10% $15,053
SUMMIT FUNDING, INC. 21 6.46% $15,460
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC 17 6.56% $13,674
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 14 6.77% $15,583
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 10 6.14% $13,726
NEWREZ LLC 8 6.26% $12,451
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 7 6.48% $16,366
BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 6 6.90% $15,682
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 6 6.96% $12,070
WASHINGTON STATE EMPLOYEES Credit Union 5 6.13% $12,505
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 5 5.70% $8,827
NOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORPORATION 5 6.70% $16,294
AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INC. 4 6.28% $19,081
MLD MORTGAGE INC. 4 6.63% $11,832
CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING, INC. 4 6.81% $13,865
GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 3 6.71% $18,163
T2 FINANCIAL LLC 3 6.83% $13,432
CANOPY MORTGAGE, LLC 3 6.33% $19,836
CMG MORTGAGE, INC. 3 6.42% $10,990
Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 3 6.08% $22,435
Flagstar Bank, FSB 3 6.51% $12,071
1st Security Bank of Washington 2 6.31% $10,686
Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 2 5.88% $17,287
EVERGREEN MONEYSOURCE MORTGAGE COMPANY 2 7.13% $17,348
INTELLILOAN, INC. 2 5.69% $6,269
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 2 7.12% $11,714
MID AMERICA MORTGAGE, INC. 2 6.81% $11,396
MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC 2 6.25% $7,023
MOUNTAIN WEST FINANCIAL, INC. 2 7.00% $15,605
Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. 2 6.50% $15,399
PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY 2 6.56% $16,540
S1L, Inc. 2 6.00% $13,755
The Loan Store, Inc. 2 5.56% $16,735
FIRST COLONY MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 5.25% $14,101
Equity Prime Mortgage LLC 1 6.25% $10,106
DAS Acquisition Company, LLC 1 7.50% $15,441
OnPoint Community Credit Union 1 6.00% $11,846
OPEN MORTGAGE, LLC 1 5.75% $8,607
VILLAGE CAPITAL MORTGAGE 1 6.49% $9,836
CARDINAL FINANCIAL 1 7.00% $15,357
PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 1 6.25% $11,191
PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 1 6.75% $13,656
PREMIER MORTGAGE RESOURCES, L.L.C. 1 6.13% $11,438
V.I.P. MORTGAGE, INC. 1 5.75% $18,896
BAY EQUITY LLC 1 6.63% $7,521
RANLIFE, INC. 1 7.75% $24,230
AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION 1 6.50% $9,098
ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC. 1 5.25% $28,120
INTERCAP LENDING INC. 1 7.63% $13,432
Sunflower Bank 1 6.49% $13,193
MASON MCDUFFIE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 5.75% $12,572
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.63% $23,327
HomeStreet Bank 1 7.00% $14,241
Waterstone Mortgage Corporation 1 7.13% $19,257
AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 7.13% $11,586
HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, LTD. 1 7.38% $14,274

The top Centralia FHA lender as defined by loan originations is GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY, with 49 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $15,275, which is $222 higher than the next largest lender, UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC.

The lowest fee Centralia FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC ($13,674), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC ($13,726), UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC ($15,053), GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY ($15,275) and SUMMIT FUNDING, INC. ($15,460).

The lowest rate Centralia FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC (6.10%), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC (6.14%), SUMMIT FUNDING, INC. (6.46%), GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY (6.51%) and MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC (6.56%).

Centralia FHA Loan Limits

Metro County Year Single Family Limit 2 Family Limit 3 Family Limit 4 Family Limit
CENTRALIA, WA LEWIS 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
CENTRALIA, WA LEWIS 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).