Muskegon FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

MUSKEGON, MI

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.

Muskegon's 75 lenders originated 616 FHA loans during 2024. The total origination value was $114,520,000, with an average FHA loan value of $185,909.

Muskegon FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year FHA mortgages in Muskegon averaged 0.38% for the week of 2025-06-20, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 0% for the same period.

Muskegon's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $6,257.

The average rate for the prior week (2025-06-13) was 6.96% and one month ago for the week of 2025-05-16, the average rate was 6.72%.

The average rate one year ago was 6.97%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2025-06-20, the average rate was 0.24%.

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Muskegon 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 Muskegon level.

Name # of Loans 2024 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2024 Avg. Closing Costs
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 71 6.32% $9,024
VAN DYK MORTGAGE CORPORATION 65 6.84% $6,623
MORTGAGE 1 INCORPORATED 42 7.07% $10,609
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 42 6.11% $10,901
LAKE MICHIGAN CREDIT UNION 36 6.31% $7,747
T2 FINANCIAL LLC 22 7.07% $9,603
Fifth Third Bank 20 6.69% $5,836
LEADERONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 19 6.61% $7,759
The Huntington National Bank 12 6.61% $6,955
TOWNE MORTGAGE COMPANY 10 6.63% $7,063
Equity Prime Mortgage LLC 9 6.81% $8,262
SUCCESS MORTGAGE PARTNERS, INC. 8 6.56% $9,666
NEWREZ LLC 8 6.75% $7,512
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 7 7.02% $10,055
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 7 6.18% $8,320
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 7 6.28% $11,124
Flagstar Bank, FSB 6 5.88% $8,064
NORTHERN MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC 5 6.35% $6,725
BM Real Estate Services, Inc. 5 6.80% $7,196
AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INC. 5 6.68% $12,751
Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 5 6.53% $10,622
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 5 6.43% $9,773
RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. 5 6.63% $7,428
ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC. 5 6.38% $8,672
AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION 4 7.21% $9,697
MMS MORTGAGE SERVICES, LTD. 4 6.66% $5,459
AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC 4 6.59% $6,040
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 4 6.50% $7,907
CHURCHILL MORTGAGE CORPORATION 4 6.84% $7,142
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 3 6.42% $7,955
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 3 5.63% $9,672
TOP FLITE FINANCIAL, INC. 3 6.79% $14,895
MICHIGAN MUTUAL, INC. 3 6.38% $6,967
Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 2 7.00% $9,746
AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION 2 5.56% $9,462
BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 2 7.00% $16,365
FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE, INC. 2 6.63% $8,984
GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP, CORPORATION 2 7.13% $7,412
GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 2 6.94% $11,354
HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 2 6.63% $9,608
HOMESIDE FINANCIAL, LLC 2 6.69% $11,516
Horizon Bank 2 6.00% $5,511
JPMorgan Chase Bank 2 7.25% $5,477
Lakeview Community Capital, LLC 2 5.75% $9,609
Mortgage Research Center, LLC 2 6.44% $9,983
RELIANCE FIRST CAPITAL, LLC 2 6.63% $7,360
STOCKTON MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.56% $13,855
The Dart Bank 2 6.19% $7,964
MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.25% $9,419
NATIONS DIRECT MORTGAGE, LLC 1 7.25% $10,591
Nations Lending Corporation 1 5.63% $16,193
NBKC BANK 1 6.13% $9,209
MID AMERICA MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.50% $4,818
MICHIGAN FIRST CREDIT UNION 1 6.63% $7,726
OCEANSIDE MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 6.25% $5,875
Mercantile Bank of Michigan 1 5.75% $7,906
PLUS RELOCATION MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.75% $12,736
Independent Bank 1 6.50% $6,701
American Mortgage & Equity Consultants, Inc. 1 7.13% $5,993
ROYAL UNITED MORTGAGE LLC 1 6.63% $8,797
HALLMARK HOME MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.75% $9,184
VILLAGE CAPITAL MORTGAGE 1 6.25% $4,021
DELMAR FINANCIAL COMPANY 1 6.25% $8,029
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.63% $7,528
Wells Fargo Bank 1 5.63% $5,948
Comerica Bank 1 7.13% $3,362
THE MORTGAGE LINK, INC. 1 6.63% $12,730
Bank of America 1 7.00% $6,918
Ameris Bank 1 6.75% $7,526
UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. 1 6.63% $15,338
UNITED MORTGAGE CORP 1 7.00% $8,202
AMERICAN PORTFOLIO MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.00% $13,743
MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC 1 6.75% $16,958
AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. 1 5.75% $11,723
M&T Bank 1 6.00% $6,228

The top Muskegon FHA lender as defined by loan originations is QUICKEN LOANS, LLC, with 71 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $9,024, which is $2,401 higher than the next largest lender, VAN DYK MORTGAGE CORPORATION.

The lowest fee Muskegon FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Fifth Third Bank ($5,836), VAN DYK MORTGAGE CORPORATION ($6,623), The Huntington National Bank ($6,955), TOWNE MORTGAGE COMPANY ($7,063) and LAKE MICHIGAN CREDIT UNION ($7,747).

The lowest rate Muskegon FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC (6.11%), LAKE MICHIGAN CREDIT UNION (6.31%), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC (6.32%), LEADERONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (6.61%) and The Huntington National Bank (6.61%).

Muskegon FHA Loan Limits

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