Newport FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Newport, OR

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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.

    Newport's 39 lenders originated 125 FHA loans during 2024. The total origination value was $41,075,000, with an average FHA loan value of $328,600.

    Newport FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

    30 Year FHA mortgages in Newport averaged 6.63% for the week of 2025-07-11, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 6.523% for the same period.

    Newport's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $10,664.

    The average rate for the prior week (2025-07-04) was 6.56% and one month ago for the week of 2025-06-06, the average rate was 7.09%.

    The average rate one year ago was 7.13%.

    For refis of the same type during the week of 2025-07-11, the average rate was 6.61%.

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    Newport 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 Newport level.

    Name # of Loans 2024 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2024 Avg. Closing Costs
    CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 17 6.37% $14,754
    EVERGREEN MONEYSOURCE MORTGAGE COMPANY 8 6.70% $15,943
    UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 7 5.82% $18,980
    QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 6 5.91% $17,027
    GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 5 6.43% $16,537
    LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 4 6.22% $12,886
    LPMC, LLC 4 6.09% $13,275
    NEWREZ LLC 4 6.47% $10,593
    BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 3 7.25% $13,677
    CHURCHILL MORTGAGE CORPORATION 3 6.29% $16,998
    DIRECTORS MORTGAGE, INC. 2 6.31% $14,469
    FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.50% $11,835
    LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 2 6.25% $11,206
    MORTGAGE EXPRESS, LLC 2 6.75% $12,017
    Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 2 6.13% $17,341
    OnPoint Community Credit Union 2 6.06% $9,959
    Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company, Inc. 2 5.44% $14,765
    Umpqua Bank 2 7.25% $12,188
    AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 5.63% $16,836
    AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. 1 5.75% $15,050
    Loan Simple, Inc. 1 7.13% $22,543
    UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. 1 6.50% $17,424
    CMG MORTGAGE, INC. 1 5.50% $15,227
    Mortgage Research Center, LLC 1 7.13% $16,008
    The Loan Store, Inc. 1 6.25% $18,685
    MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.25% $26,241
    NATIONS DIRECT MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.63% $15,534
    AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INC. 1 7.63% $9,541
    Equity Prime Mortgage LLC 1 6.38% $21,772
    PACIFIC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, LLC 1 5.88% $12,639
    PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 1 6.13% $16,003
    PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 1 6.88% $9,045
    EVERETT FINANCIAL, INC. 1 5.75% $10,876
    FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.25% $9,964
    Flagstar Bank, FSB 1 7.25% $9,361
    PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.99% $20,825
    GENEVA FINANCIAL, LLC 1 6.75% $14,634
    AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.63% $21,167
    LADERA LENDING, INC. 1 6.13% $23,897

    The top Newport FHA lender as defined by loan originations is CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC, with 17 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $14,754, which is $1,188 lower than the next largest lender, EVERGREEN MONEYSOURCE MORTGAGE COMPANY.

    The lowest fee Newport FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC ($14,754), .

    The lowest rate Newport FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC (6.37%), .

    Newport FHA Loan Limits

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