Oak Harbor FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Oak Harbor, WA

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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.

    Oak Harbor's 37 lenders originated 144 FHA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $54,860,000, with an average FHA loan value of $380,972.

    Oak Harbor FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

    30 Year FHA mortgages in Oak Harbor averaged 6.47% for the week of 2024-11-08, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 6.425% for the same period.

    Oak Harbor's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $10,953.

    The average rate for the prior week (2024-11-01) was 6.34% and one month ago for the week of 2024-10-04, the average rate was 5.86%.

    The average rate one year ago was 7.01%.

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

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    Oak Harbor 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 Oak Harbor level.

    Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
    GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 13 6.33% $18,589
    CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 11 6.84% $17,451
    QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 9 6.19% $14,275
    FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 7 7.16% $17,233
    AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION 5 7.08% $17,741
    UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 5 6.80% $19,139
    MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC 4 7.19% $17,149
    LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 3 5.83% $24,172
    ENVOY MORTGAGE, LTD 3 6.42% $13,839
    NEWREZ LLC 3 6.04% $14,982
    BAY EQUITY LLC 3 6.00% $21,968
    FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.75% $22,181
    PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 2 5.87% $18,524
    SUMMIT FUNDING, INC. 2 7.50% $16,751
    EVERGREEN MONEYSOURCE MORTGAGE COMPANY 2 6.50% $20,199
    Alaska USA Federal Credit Union 2 6.75% $19,002
    Heritage Bank 2 7.44% $16,484
    HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 2 6.43% $20,341
    MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. 2 6.50% $17,046
    CMG MORTGAGE, INC. 2 6.00% $21,381
    PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY 2 6.75% $19,074
    Wallick & Volk, Inc. 1 7.38% $14,122
    AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION 1 6.50% $13,632
    CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC. 1 6.25% $15,165
    CARDINAL FINANCIAL 1 5.25% $16,691
    CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING, INC. 1 7.38% $15,719
    DAS Acquisition Company, LLC 1 7.63% $15,335
    Equity Prime Mortgage LLC 1 6.13% $17,764
    KeyBank 1 5.88% $12,570
    LEADERONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1 7.25% $12,928
    LOANPAL, LLC 1 5.50% $20,619
    Magnolia Bank 1 5.25% $22,301
    Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 1 5.75% $26,676
    Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. 1 6.25% $15,309
    PREMIER MORTGAGE RESOURCES, L.L.C. 1 7.25% $20,905
    RANLIFE, INC. 1 6.88% $18,414
    RESIDENTIAL WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.63% $12,421

    The top Oak Harbor FHA lender as defined by loan originations is GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY, with 13 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $18,589, which is $1,139 higher than the next largest lender, CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC.

    The lowest fee Oak Harbor FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC ($17,451), GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY ($18,589), .

    The lowest rate Oak Harbor FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY (6.33%), CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC (6.84%), .

    Oak Harbor FHA Loan Limits

    Metro County Year Single Family Limit 2 Family Limit 3 Family Limit 4 Family Limit
    OAK HARBOR, WA ISLAND 2022 $511,750 $655,150 $791,900 $984,150
    OAK HARBOR, WA ISLAND 2023 $575,000 $736,100 $889,800 $1,105,800

    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).