Glenwood Springs FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

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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.

    Glenwood Springs's 41 lenders originated 161 FHA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $64,245,000, with an average FHA loan value of $399,037.

    Glenwood Springs FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

    30 Year FHA mortgages in Glenwood Springs averaged 6.4% for the week of 2024-07-19, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 6.59% for the same period.

    Glenwood Springs's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $10,486.

    The average rate for the prior week (2024-07-12) was 6.45% and one month ago for the week of 2024-06-14, the average rate was 6.51%.

    The average rate one year ago was 6.8%.

    For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-07-19, the average rate was 6.52%.

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    Glenwood Springs 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 Glenwood Springs level.

    Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
    BAY EQUITY LLC 35 6.79% $15,419
    Northpointe Bank 12 6.63% $11,404
    UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 8 5.70% $18,760
    ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORPORATION 6 7.06% $18,527
    GENEVA FINANCIAL, LLC 6 6.60% $11,988
    QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 5 6.64% $22,780
    FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 5 6.90% $16,254
    CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING, INC. 4 6.13% $12,500
    SECURITYNATIONAL MORTGAGE COMPANY 3 7.33% $12,137
    Alpine Bank 3 5.88% $9,421
    AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION 3 6.83% $15,555
    PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. 2 7.00% $13,100
    Flagstar Bank, FSB 2 7.20% $10,292
    MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. 2 6.25% $11,483
    BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 2 6.13% $25,030
    UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION 2 6.50% $13,461
    NATIONS DIRECT MORTGAGE, LLC 1 7.25% $11,002
    Nations Lending Corporation 1 6.00% $23,716
    NEWREZ LLC 1 6.75% $12,781
    Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. 1 6.50% $25,679
    PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 1 5.25% $5,977
    SOVEREIGN LENDING GROUP INCORPORATED 1 6.75% $26,904
    The Federal Savings Bank 1 6.63% $20,944
    TOP FLITE FINANCIAL, INC. 1 6.63% $26,800
    TOWNE MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 6.25% $17,979
    SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. 1 6.25% $21,929
    AMCAP MORTGAGE, LTD. 1 7.25% $22,333
    AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 5.75% $26,402
    ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC. 1 7.13% $23,304
    Bank of Colorado 1 6.13% $25,948
    Bank of England 1 6.63% $13,529
    Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 1 5.63% $15,568
    CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.25% $17,407
    First Western Trust Bank 1 5.50% $5,749
    GROUP MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.50% $11,889
    GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 1 6.25% $13,196
    Ixonia Bank 1 8.00% $16,849
    LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 1 6.25% $14,671
    MASON MCDUFFIE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 7.00% $17,572
    MICHIGAN MUTUAL, INC. 1 6.25% $22,032
    MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC 1 5.88% $15,751

    The top Glenwood Springs FHA lender as defined by loan originations is BAY EQUITY LLC, with 35 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $15,419, which is $4,015 higher than the next largest lender, Northpointe Bank.

    The lowest fee Glenwood Springs FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Northpointe Bank ($11,404), BAY EQUITY LLC ($15,419), .

    The lowest rate Glenwood Springs FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Northpointe Bank (6.63%), BAY EQUITY LLC (6.79%), .

    Glenwood Springs FHA Loan Limits

    Metro County Year Single Family Limit 2 Family Limit 3 Family Limit 4 Family Limit
    GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO GARFIELD 2022 $970,800 $1,243,050 $1,502,475 $1,867,275
    GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO PITKIN 2022 $970,800 $1,243,050 $1,502,475 $1,867,275
    GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO GARFIELD 2023 $1,089,300 $1,394,775 $1,685,850 $2,095,200
    GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO PITKIN 2023 $1,089,300 $1,394,775 $1,685,850 $2,095,200

    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).