North Wilkesboro FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

North Wilkesboro, NC

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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.

    North Wilkesboro's 39 lenders originated 123 FHA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $24,375,000, with an average FHA loan value of $198,171.

    North Wilkesboro FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

    30 Year FHA mortgages in North Wilkesboro averaged 6.08% for the week of 2024-11-08, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 6.425% for the same period.

    North Wilkesboro's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $7,171.

    The average rate for the prior week (2024-11-01) was 6.36% and one month ago for the week of 2024-10-04, the average rate was 5.88%.

    The average rate one year ago was 7.22%.

    For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-11-08, the average rate was 6.63%.

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    North Wilkesboro 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 North Wilkesboro level.

    Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
    QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 21 6.25% $8,752
    Alcova Mortgage LLC 9 7.10% $6,459
    MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC 8 6.63% $9,696
    FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 6 6.96% $8,497
    ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP, L.L.C. 6 6.75% $12,331
    UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 4 5.84% $23,385
    CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 4 7.01% $10,212
    Truist 3 6.08% $7,187
    FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 3 6.00% $13,602
    AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 3 6.25% $8,673
    Wolfe Financial, Inc 2 7.31% $11,084
    BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 2 6.94% $11,822
    CARDINAL FINANCIAL 2 7.50% $11,965
    Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 2 6.88% $8,281
    HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, LTD. 2 6.88% $10,945
    INTERCOASTAL MORTGAGE COMPANY 2 6.75% $8,273
    MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC 2 8.00% $8,817
    Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 2 5.94% $12,465
    PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 2 6.06% $11,666
    RELIANCE FIRST CAPITAL, LLC 2 5.75% $14,294
    T2 FINANCIAL LLC 2 7.50% $17,212
    TOP FLITE FINANCIAL, INC. 2 6.44% $9,532
    UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. 2 6.56% $13,311
    Equity Prime Mortgage LLC 1 5.63% $5,498
    PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 1 5.88% $4,819
    PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.75% $13,187
    First Horizon Bank 1 6.50% $12,914
    ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 7.25% $11,887
    RESIDENTIAL BANCORP 1 7.75% $4,590
    RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. 1 5.88% $7,296
    SeaTrust Mortgage Company 1 5.75% $21,671
    HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 1 5.50% $18,446
    SOUTHPOINT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 1 6.99% $3,513
    LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 1 6.75% $5,255
    Mortgage Research Center, LLC 1 7.63% $9,917
    EMM LOANS LLC 1 6.25% $9,061
    First National Bank of Pennsylvania 1 6.63% $7,502
    VERITAS FUNDING, LLC 1 7.00% $15,235
    M&T Bank 1 7.50% $13,913

    The top North Wilkesboro FHA lender as defined by loan originations is QUICKEN LOANS, LLC, with 21 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $8,752, which is $2,293 higher than the next largest lender, Alcova Mortgage LLC.

    The lowest fee North Wilkesboro FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are QUICKEN LOANS, LLC ($8,752), .

    The lowest rate North Wilkesboro FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are QUICKEN LOANS, LLC (6.25%), .

    North Wilkesboro FHA Loan Limits

    Metro County Year Single Family Limit 2 Family Limit 3 Family Limit 4 Family Limit
    NORTH WILKESBORO, NC WILKES 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
    NORTH WILKESBORO, NC WILKES 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).