Mount Vernon FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Mount Vernon, IL

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.

Mount Vernon's 22 lenders originated 72 FHA loans during 2024. The total origination value was $10,450,000, with an average FHA loan value of $145,139.

Mount Vernon FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year FHA mortgages in Mount Vernon averaged 0.17% for the week of 2025-06-20, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 0% for the same period.

Mount Vernon's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $5,687.

The average rate for the prior week (2025-06-13) was 7.05% and one month ago for the week of 2025-05-16, the average rate was 6.91%.

The average rate one year ago was 7.26%.

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

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Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon level.

Name # of Loans 2024 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2024 Avg. Closing Costs
BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 20 7.19% $6,126
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 6 6.62% $8,961
AMERICAN PORTFOLIO MORTGAGE CORPORATION 5 6.83% $6,612
U.S. Bank 4 6.75% $5,308
GERSHMAN INVESTMENT CORP. 3 6.67% $5,218
ENDEAVOR CAPITAL, LLC. 3 6.67% $6,810
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 3 6.04% $5,393
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.75% $9,114
Fifth Third Bank 2 6.75% $3,952
United Community Bank 2 6.19% $4,051
FLAT BRANCH MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.75% $5,305
AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION 1 5.75% $8,181
First Mid Bank & Trust 1 6.38% $3,595
Midland States Bank 1 7.25% $4,934
MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.75% $10,526
NBKC BANK 1 5.88% $12,068
NORWICH COMMERCIAL GROUP, INC. 1 7.75% $2,972
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.25% $8,661
DELMAR FINANCIAL COMPANY 1 7.75% $7,442
CANOPY MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.50% $11,613
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 1 5.25% $9,168
Flagstar Bank, FSB 1 6.75% $6,730

The top Mount Vernon FHA lender as defined by loan originations is BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC., with 20 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $6,126, which is $2,835 lower than the next largest lender, QUICKEN LOANS, LLC.

The lowest fee Mount Vernon FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. ($6,126), .

The lowest rate Mount Vernon FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. (7.19%), .

Mount Vernon FHA Loan Limits

Metro County Year Single Family Limit 2 Family Limit 3 Family Limit 4 Family Limit
MOUNT VERNON, IL JEFFERSON 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
MOUNT VERNON, IL JEFFERSON 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).