Fergus Falls FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Fergus Falls, MN

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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.

    Fergus Falls's 32 lenders originated 95 FHA loans during 2024. The total origination value was $21,305,000, with an average FHA loan value of $224,263.

    Fergus Falls FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

    30 Year FHA mortgages in Fergus Falls averaged 0.42% for the week of 2025-07-04, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 0% for the same period.

    Fergus Falls's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $7,180.

    The average rate for the prior week (2025-06-27) was 6.61% and one month ago for the week of 2025-05-30, the average rate was 6.88%.

    The average rate one year ago was 6.71%.

    For refis of the same type during the week of 2025-07-04, the average rate was 0.24%.

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    Fergus Falls 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 Fergus Falls level.

    Name # of Loans 2024 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2024 Avg. Closing Costs
    UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 16 6.47% $10,355
    QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 14 6.36% $11,942
    Tradition Mortgage, LLC 6 6.73% $8,366
    FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 4 6.94% $12,099
    Bell Bank 3 6.58% $6,802
    ENVOY MORTGAGE, LTD 3 6.83% $7,826
    NEWREZ LLC 3 6.50% $9,598
    Nations Lending Corporation 2 6.50% $9,472
    PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 2 6.44% $3,807
    Plains Commerce Bank 2 6.94% $10,587
    LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 2 6.56% $8,735
    Mortgage Research Center, LLC 2 6.88% $6,377
    MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. 2 6.75% $15,286
    PREMIER MORTGAGE RESOURCES, L.L.C. 1 7.25% $8,767
    PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.63% $9,354
    PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY 1 6.75% $6,370
    Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC 1 5.49% $12,703
    TOWN AND COUNTRY Credit Union 1 5.75% $12,874
    AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION 1 6.50% $15,556
    VALLEY MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.25% $8,563
    Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A. 1 5.75% $8,767
    BMO Harris Bank 1 7.00% $5,531
    BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 1 7.75% $9,442
    FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.88% $6,817
    FIRST COLONY MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.63% $9,540
    First International Bank & Trust 1 6.25% $13,642
    First Western Bank & Trust 1 6.50% $8,199
    Gate City Bank 1 5.63% $6,115
    Granite Community Bank 1 7.25% $6,919
    JPMorgan Chase Bank 1 6.25% $5,542
    Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 1 6.75% $14,465
    PREMIER LENDING, INC. 1 7.00% $9,225

    The top Fergus Falls FHA lender as defined by loan originations is UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC, with 16 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $10,355, which is $1,587 lower than the next largest lender, QUICKEN LOANS, LLC.

    The lowest fee Fergus Falls FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC ($10,355), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC ($11,942), .

    The lowest rate Fergus Falls FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are QUICKEN LOANS, LLC (6.36%), UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC (6.47%), .

    Fergus Falls FHA Loan Limits

    Metro County Year Single Family Limit 2 Family Limit 3 Family Limit 4 Family Limit
    FERGUS FALLS, MN OTTER TAIL 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
    FERGUS FALLS, MN OTTER TAIL 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).