New Bern FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats
NEW BERN, NC
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.
New Bern's 66 lenders originated 284 FHA
loans during 2023. The total origination value was $63,810,000, with an average FHA loan value of
$224,683.
New Bern FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates
30 Year FHA mortgages in New Bern
averaged
5.93%
for the week of 2024-10-11, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of
6.1% for the same period.
New Bern's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $6,977.
The average rate for the prior week (2024-10-04) was
5.84% and
one month ago for the week of 2024-09-06, the
average rate was 5.97%.
The average rate one year ago was 7.1%.
For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-10-11, the average rate
was 6.41%.
Click on whitespace and scroll within the chart to zoom in/out. Larger bubbles equate with more originations.
New Bern 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 New Bern level.
Name |
# of Loans |
2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate |
2023 Avg. Closing Costs |
ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP, L.L.C.
|
52
|
6.56%
|
$11,389
|
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC
|
32
|
6.22%
|
$10,351
|
GUARANTEED RATE, INC.
|
27
|
6.72%
|
$10,348
|
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC
|
16
|
6.14%
|
$10,786
|
DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY, LTD.
|
11
|
5.66%
|
$8,102
|
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC
|
7
|
6.27%
|
$11,957
|
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC
|
7
|
6.76%
|
$9,877
|
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION
|
6
|
6.92%
|
$11,933
|
CARDINAL FINANCIAL
|
6
|
6.50%
|
$10,169
|
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC
|
5
|
6.30%
|
$9,797
|
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY
|
4
|
6.59%
|
$6,741
|
Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage )
|
4
|
5.81%
|
$14,958
|
INTERCOASTAL MORTGAGE COMPANY
|
3
|
6.54%
|
$8,616
|
American Security Mortgage Corp.
|
3
|
6.25%
|
$11,841
|
NEWREZ LLC
|
3
|
6.58%
|
$7,799
|
EMM LOANS LLC
|
3
|
6.58%
|
$13,116
|
PNC Bank
|
3
|
6.33%
|
$7,884
|
AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INC.
|
2
|
7.38%
|
$9,456
|
Equity Prime Mortgage LLC
|
2
|
6.44%
|
$11,865
|
RADIUS FINANCIAL GROUP INC.
|
2
|
6.81%
|
$10,670
|
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION
|
2
|
5.94%
|
$12,169
|
SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC.
|
2
|
6.88%
|
$7,726
|
CALCON MUTUAL MORTGAGE LLC
|
2
|
7.13%
|
$13,729
|
Truist
|
2
|
6.48%
|
$9,746
|
OCMBC, INC.
|
1
|
7.50%
|
$11,152
|
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC
|
1
|
5.75%
|
$7,555
|
Plains Commerce Bank
|
1
|
6.13%
|
$15,749
|
PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC.
|
1
|
6.25%
|
$6,853
|
POLARIS HOME FUNDING CORP.
|
1
|
7.75%
|
$9,533
|
PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC.
|
1
|
7.25%
|
$4,141
|
Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC
|
1
|
5.75%
|
$6,488
|
RELIANCE FIRST CAPITAL, LLC
|
1
|
7.25%
|
$7,376
|
RESOURCE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
|
1
|
6.63%
|
$11,359
|
ROSS MORTGAGE CORPORATION
|
1
|
7.13%
|
$16,043
|
T2 FINANCIAL LLC
|
1
|
6.88%
|
$8,855
|
TIDEWATER MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC.
|
1
|
6.13%
|
$7,348
|
TOP FLITE FINANCIAL, INC.
|
1
|
7.75%
|
$8,052
|
UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP.
|
1
|
7.13%
|
$8,524
|
United Bank
|
1
|
6.63%
|
$9,292
|
VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC.
|
1
|
7.25%
|
$7,213
|
VELOCIO MORTGAGE L.L.C.
|
1
|
5.99%
|
$10,284
|
VILLAGE CAPITAL MORTGAGE
|
1
|
6.75%
|
$2,465
|
Wells Fargo Bank
|
1
|
6.63%
|
$10,327
|
AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MORTGAGE ACCEPTANCE COMPANY LLC
|
1
|
5.75%
|
$10,881
|
AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION
|
1
|
6.13%
|
$8,919
|
CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC.
|
1
|
5.75%
|
$7,156
|
Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC
|
1
|
5.63%
|
$10,413
|
C & F Mortgage Corporation
|
1
|
6.88%
|
$17,379
|
CHURCHILL MORTGAGE CORPORATION
|
1
|
6.75%
|
$12,391
|
Corporate Investors Mortgage Group, Inc.
|
1
|
6.75%
|
$8,689
|
Evolve Bank & Trust
|
1
|
6.75%
|
$16,235
|
FAIR WAY LENDING LLC
|
1
|
6.25%
|
$10,190
|
FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE, INC.
|
1
|
7.38%
|
$8,946
|
First Federal Bank of the Midwest
|
1
|
6.75%
|
$10,892
|
First Heritage Mortgage, LLC
|
1
|
7.00%
|
$11,613
|
First Internet Bank of Indiana
|
1
|
7.00%
|
$3,942
|
GoPrime Mortgage, Inc.
|
1
|
5.75%
|
$6,436
|
GSF Mortgage Corporation
|
1
|
6.75%
|
$8,612
|
JPMorgan Chase Bank
|
1
|
7.13%
|
$7,052
|
MICHIGAN MUTUAL, INC.
|
1
|
6.13%
|
$18,317
|
MORTGAGE INVESTORS GROUP, INC.
|
1
|
7.13%
|
$6,155
|
Mortgage Research Center, LLC
|
1
|
7.63%
|
$2,829
|
MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC.
|
1
|
6.75%
|
$23,617
|
NATIONWIDE MORTGAGE BANKERS, INC.
|
1
|
6.63%
|
$11,902
|
NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC
|
1
|
7.50%
|
$8,480
|
NFM, INC.
|
1
|
7.63%
|
$4,411
|
The top New Bern FHA lender as defined by loan originations is ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP, L.L.C., with
52 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are
$11,389, which is $1,038
higher than the next largest lender,
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC.
The lowest fee New Bern FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are
DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY, LTD. ($8,102), GUARANTEED RATE, INC. ($10,348), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC ($10,351), MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC ($10,786) and ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP, L.L.C. ($11,389).
The lowest rate New Bern FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are
DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY, LTD. (5.66%), MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC (6.14%), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC (6.22%), ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP, L.L.C. (6.56%) and GUARANTEED RATE, INC. (6.72%).
New Bern FHA Loan Limits
Metro |
County |
Year |
Single Family Limit |
2 Family Limit |
3 Family Limit |
4 Family Limit |
NEW BERN, NC |
CRAVEN |
2022 |
$420,680 |
$538,650 |
$651,050 |
$809,150 |
NEW BERN, NC |
JONES |
2022 |
$420,680 |
$538,650 |
$651,050 |
$809,150 |
NEW BERN, NC |
PAMLICO |
2022 |
$420,680 |
$538,650 |
$651,050 |
$809,150 |
NEW BERN, NC |
CRAVEN |
2023 |
$472,030 |
$604,400 |
$730,525 |
$907,900 |
NEW BERN, NC |
JONES |
2023 |
$472,030 |
$604,400 |
$730,525 |
$907,900 |
NEW BERN, NC |
PAMLICO |
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).