Findlay FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Findlay, OH

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.

Findlay's 38 lenders originated 199 FHA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $37,195,000, with an average FHA loan value of $186,910.

Findlay FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year FHA mortgages in Findlay averaged 6.77% for the week of 2024-11-08, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 6.425% for the same period.

Findlay's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $6,720.

The average rate for the prior week (2024-11-01) was 6.55% and one month ago for the week of 2024-10-04, the average rate was 6.17%.

The average rate one year ago was 7.61%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-11-08, the average rate was 6.33%.

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Findlay 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 Findlay level.

Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 78 6.97% $7,868
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 24 6.23% $9,659
MYCUMORTGAGE, LLC 7 6.91% $6,020
GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 7 7.13% $8,604
The Huntington National Bank 7 6.29% $7,856
JPMorgan Chase Bank 5 6.93% $5,801
POLARIS HOME FUNDING CORP. 5 6.00% $10,385
Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 4 6.69% $12,139
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 3 6.79% $9,559
MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. 3 6.67% $11,751
Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 3 6.54% $10,405
Fifth Third Bank 3 7.04% $6,811
First Federal Bank of the Midwest 3 5.88% $7,506
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.50% $12,153
Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. 2 6.69% $6,176
BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 2 7.38% $8,018
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 2 6.50% $7,665
NEWREZ LLC 2 6.37% $8,057
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC 2 6.25% $8,227
VERITAS FUNDING, LLC 1 6.75% $12,089
Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A. 1 6.25% $12,474
CARDINAL FINANCIAL 1 5.75% $6,042
Citizens Bank 1 5.75% $14,095
DAS Acquisition Company, LLC 1 7.13% $8,182
Equity Prime Mortgage LLC 1 6.75% $23,382
EUSTIS AND AMERICAN MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 8.25% $3,862
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 7.25% $9,670
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 1 6.25% $8,145
Mortgage Research Center, LLC 1 7.13% $4,618
Nations Lending Corporation 1 6.25% $12,154
Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC 1 5.25% $12,450
RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. 1 6.25% $8,477
Servion, Inc. 1 6.25% $6,921
SUCCESS MORTGAGE PARTNERS, INC. 1 6.00% $10,102
SUPERIOR FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC 1 6.25% $6,921
THRIVE MORTGAGE, LLC 1 7.75% $10,488
U.S. Bank 1 7.63% $6,745
American Midwest Mortgage Corporation 1 6.99% $7,817

The top Findlay FHA lender as defined by loan originations is LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC, with 78 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $7,868, which is $1,791 lower than the next largest lender, QUICKEN LOANS, LLC.

The lowest fee Findlay FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC ($7,868), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC ($9,659), .

The lowest rate Findlay FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are QUICKEN LOANS, LLC (6.23%), LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC (6.97%), .

Findlay FHA Loan Limits

Metro County Year Single Family Limit 2 Family Limit 3 Family Limit 4 Family Limit
FINDLAY, OH HANCOCK 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
FINDLAY, OH HANCOCK 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).