La Crosse FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

LA CROSSE-ONALASKA, WI-MN

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.

La Crosse's 44 lenders originated 117 FHA loans during 2024. The total origination value was $29,025,000, with an average FHA loan value of $248,077.

La Crosse FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year FHA mortgages in La Crosse averaged 0.12% for the week of 2025-06-20, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 0% for the same period.

La Crosse's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $7,114.

The average rate for the prior week (2025-06-13) was 6.9% and one month ago for the week of 2025-05-16, the average rate was 6.97%.

The average rate one year ago was 6.92%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2025-06-20, the average rate was 0.05%.

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La Crosse 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 La Crosse level.

Name # of Loans 2024 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2024 Avg. Closing Costs
UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. 14 6.38% $11,048
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 9 6.91% $10,407
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 7 6.16% $12,982
Granite Community Bank 6 6.40% $10,813
EVERETT FINANCIAL, INC. 5 6.98% $8,839
Servion, Inc. 4 6.56% $7,241
ALTRA 4 6.00% $7,415
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 4 6.19% $11,365
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 3 6.83% $8,666
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 3 6.71% $8,240
Alerus Financial 3 7.50% $6,716
ENDEAVOR CAPITAL, LLC. 2 6.25% $9,807
ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC. 2 6.56% $13,618
Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 2 6.56% $12,278
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 7.25% $10,182
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.75% $11,147
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 2 6.44% $11,785
Mortgage Research Center, LLC 2 6.44% $6,593
Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 2 6.50% $13,767
PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 2 6.12% $7,487
Royal Credit Union 2 6.44% $8,920
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 1 5.99% $11,298
LOANPAL, LLC 1 5.63% $7,950
Merchants Bank 1 5.50% $7,686
U.S. Bank 1 6.75% $8,598
V.I.P. MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.75% $16,285
MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. 1 7.13% $13,342
Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. 1 6.25% $9,316
EMM LOANS LLC 1 5.75% $9,774
Waterstone Mortgage Corporation 1 7.25% $11,336
PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.75% $12,005
Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC 1 5.75% $10,317
CARDINAL FINANCIAL 1 6.25% $13,752
ZILLOW HOME LOANS, LLC 1 6.75% $7,628
Associated Bank 1 6.13% $7,349
The Federal Savings Bank 1 7.38% $6,951
THOMPSON KANE & COMPANY, LLC 1 6.50% $10,211
TOWNE MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 7.25% $9,565
AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION 1 5.25% $12,088
Flagstar Bank, FSB 1 6.75% $5,662
GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 1 6.63% $6,947
AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. 1 5.63% $15,446
FIRST COLONY MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.75% $9,669
LAND HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 1 6.88% $15,094

The top La Crosse FHA lender as defined by loan originations is UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP., with 14 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $11,048, which is $641 higher than the next largest lender, CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC.

The lowest fee La Crosse FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. ($11,048), .

The lowest rate La Crosse FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. (6.38%), .

La Crosse FHA Loan Limits

Metro County Year Single Family Limit 2 Family Limit 3 Family Limit 4 Family Limit
LA CROSSE-ONALASKA, WI-MN HOUSTON 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
LA CROSSE-ONALASKA, WI-MN LA CROSSE 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
LA CROSSE-ONALASKA, WI-MN HOUSTON 2023 $472,030 $604,400 $730,525 $907,900
LA CROSSE-ONALASKA, WI-MN LA CROSSE 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).