Ottumwa FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Ottumwa, IA

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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.

    Ottumwa's 22 lenders originated 70 FHA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $9,780,000, with an average FHA loan value of $139,714.

    Ottumwa FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

    30 Year FHA mortgages in Ottumwa averaged 6.43% for the week of 2024-11-08, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 6.425% for the same period.

    Ottumwa's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $5,367.

    The average rate for the prior week (2024-11-01) was 6.31% and one month ago for the week of 2024-10-04, the average rate was 5.93%.

    The average rate one year ago was 7.17%.

    For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-11-08, the average rate was 6.23%.

    Click on whitespace and scroll within the chart to zoom in/out. Larger bubbles equate with more originations.

    Ottumwa 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 Ottumwa level.

    Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
    QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 16 6.50% $6,400
    U.S. Bank 16 6.48% $5,021
    CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 12 7.12% $7,196
    BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 4 7.34% $7,292
    CARDINAL FINANCIAL 2 7.12% $11,384
    AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.94% $5,328
    UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 2 7.31% $8,197
    AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION 1 7.88% $8,463
    HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 1 7.25% $5,035
    HOMESERVICES LENDING, LLC 1 7.25% $5,984
    LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 1 6.63% $6,997
    Mortgage Research Center, LLC 1 5.63% $3,124
    MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.25% $12,243
    RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE NETWORK, INC. 1 5.50% $5,038
    Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company, Inc. 1 7.63% $7,682
    GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 7.13% $4,984
    AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.75% $8,014
    Bank of America 1 6.50% $7,433
    ENDEAVOR CAPITAL, LLC. 1 7.25% $8,709
    Fortress Bank 1 6.63% $6,103
    FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 8.50% $7,067
    GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 1 7.13% $9,647

    The top Ottumwa FHA lender as defined by loan originations is QUICKEN LOANS, LLC, with 16 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $6,400, which is $1,378 higher than the next largest lender, U.S. Bank.

    The lowest fee Ottumwa FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are U.S. Bank ($5,021), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC ($6,400), CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC ($7,196), .

    The lowest rate Ottumwa FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are U.S. Bank (6.48%), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC (6.50%), CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC (7.12%), .

    Ottumwa FHA Loan Limits

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