Dickinson FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Dickinson, ND

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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.

    Dickinson's 25 lenders originated 138 FHA loans during 2024. The total origination value was $38,120,000, with an average FHA loan value of $276,232.

    Dickinson FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

    30 Year FHA mortgages in Dickinson averaged 0.07% for the week of 2025-06-20, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 0% for the same period.

    Dickinson's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $8,017.

    The average rate for the prior week (2025-06-13) was 6.35% and one month ago for the week of 2025-05-16, the average rate was 6.51%.

    The average rate one year ago was 6.77%.

    For refis of the same type during the week of 2025-06-20, the average rate was 0.2%.

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    Dickinson 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 Dickinson level.

    Name # of Loans 2024 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2024 Avg. Closing Costs
    ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC. 26 6.23% $6,660
    FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 18 6.48% $10,325
    Bank of England 17 6.73% $10,786
    Flagstar Bank, FSB 10 6.26% $7,572
    GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 10 6.77% $11,630
    Dakota Community Bank & Trust 8 5.66% $10,093
    U.S. Bank 7 5.76% $6,702
    Gate City Bank 5 6.08% $10,760
    WESTERN COOPERATIVE CREDIT UNION 3 6.67% $12,348
    QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 3 6.87% $12,275
    AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INC. 2 7.00% $9,248
    BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 2 6.75% $10,284
    HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 2 6.50% $5,431
    PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 2 5.75% $7,134
    Plains Commerce Bank 2 5.75% $10,367
    Presidential Bank, FSB 2 6.75% $11,068
    NEWREZ LLC 1 6.25% $11,387
    FIRST COLONY MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.25% $7,548
    AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION 1 5.99% $19,647
    ZILLOW HOME LOANS, LLC 1 7.25% $11,426
    FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.63% $7,163
    SeaTrust Mortgage Company 1 7.25% $11,096
    LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 1 6.25% $10,249
    Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 1 6.75% $17,600
    MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.75% $12,264

    The top Dickinson FHA lender as defined by loan originations is ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC., with 26 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $6,660, which is $3,665 lower than the next largest lender, FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION.

    The lowest fee Dickinson FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC. ($6,660), Flagstar Bank, FSB ($7,572), FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION ($10,325), Bank of England ($10,786) and GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY ($11,630).

    The lowest rate Dickinson FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC. (6.23%), Flagstar Bank, FSB (6.26%), FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION (6.48%), Bank of England (6.73%) and GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY (6.77%).

    Dickinson FHA Loan Limits

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