Panama City FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

PANAMA CITY, FL

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.

Panama City's 101 lenders originated 775 FHA loans during 2024. The total origination value was $283,855,000, with an average FHA loan value of $366,265.

Panama City FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year FHA mortgages in Panama City averaged 6.3% for the week of 2025-04-04, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 6.259% for the same period.

Panama City's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $8,618.

The average rate for the prior week (2025-03-28) was 6.3% and one month ago for the week of 2025-02-28, the average rate was 6.18%.

The average rate one year ago was 6.6%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2025-04-04, the average rate was 6.03%.

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Panama City 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 Panama City level.

Name # of Loans 2024 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2024 Avg. Closing Costs
DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY, LTD. 156 5.04% $8,388
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 80 6.08% $13,099
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 55 6.25% $12,806
Trustmark National Bank 46 6.40% $10,761
CARDINAL FINANCIAL 25 6.45% $12,822
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 23 6.30% $13,170
NEWREZ LLC 20 6.30% $12,512
Tyndall Federal Credit Union 19 6.14% $9,098
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 19 6.39% $12,670
Centennial Bank 17 6.66% $9,842
BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 14 6.74% $11,390
Equity Prime Mortgage LLC 13 6.79% $11,936
FBC MORTGAGE, LLC 11 5.76% $10,212
POINT Mortgage 10 6.64% $13,621
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 10 6.45% $11,350
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 8 6.84% $11,253
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 7 6.53% $10,807
Bank of England 7 6.43% $13,047
Regions Bank 7 6.04% $10,738
SUCCESS MORTGAGE PARTNERS, INC. 7 6.12% $14,951
First Federal Bank 5 6.08% $9,279
SmartBank 5 6.23% $10,698
Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 5 6.33% $12,322
ZILLOW HOME LOANS, LLC 5 6.60% $11,830
Flagstar Bank, FSB 5 6.15% $12,082
EMM LOANS LLC 5 6.43% $9,463
AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INC. 4 6.88% $8,706
T2 FINANCIAL LLC 4 6.31% $13,323
Plains Commerce Bank 4 6.72% $9,425
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC 4 6.78% $11,787
GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 4 6.33% $13,304
CMG MORTGAGE, INC. 4 6.97% $10,935
1ST SIGNATURE LENDING, LLC 3 6.83% $13,443
American Mortgage Bank, LLC 3 5.92% $16,198
ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP, L.L.C. 3 6.21% $12,309
NFM, INC. 3 6.58% $18,013
Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. 3 7.04% $15,496
PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC. 3 6.58% $14,011
TOWNE MORTGAGE COMPANY 3 6.37% $9,727
DAS Acquisition Company, LLC 2 7.75% $10,442
STOCKTON MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 7.50% $14,546
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.50% $16,181
SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. 2 5.31% $13,261
MID AMERICA MORTGAGE, INC. 2 7.69% $13,353
AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC 2 6.38% $5,594
INSPIRE HOME LOANS INC. 2 4.88% $9,346
Community Bank of Mississippi 2 5.63% $10,592
GENEVA FINANCIAL, LLC 2 7.13% $10,314
HOMEOWNERS FINANCIAL GROUP USA, LLC 2 6.63% $9,751
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 2 6.12% $9,334
AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. 2 7.00% $15,239
Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 2 6.75% $9,641
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 2 6.63% $8,077
Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A. 2 6.75% $12,164
BankPlus 2 6.31% $11,336
CANOPY MORTGAGE, LLC 2 6.25% $9,458
GEO-CORP, INC. 2 6.81% $20,563
Ameris Bank 2 6.31% $8,323
EUSTIS AND AMERICAN MORTGAGE COMPANY 2 6.44% $8,744
Northpointe Bank 1 6.75% $8,358
OPEN MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.99% $8,709
PANORAMA MORTGAGE GROUP, LLC 1 7.25% $15,554
Wells Fargo Bank 1 5.88% $15,746
BECKAM FUNDING CORP. 1 6.50% $11,594
WesBanco 1 6.25% $10,296
Arvest Bank 1 6.88% $9,324
Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company, Inc. 1 6.25% $9,698
SouthPoint Bank 1 6.25% $12,024
Synovus Bank 1 6.25% $12,345
THE MORTGAGE FIRM, INC. 1 6.75% $8,912
AHL FUNDING 1 6.50% $12,954
Truist 1 5.75% $9,585
AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.25% $15,903
AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION 1 6.13% $18,438
University Bank 1 5.13% $15,489
VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC. 1 5.99% $10,363
VAN DYK MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.50% $4,223
VILLAGE CAPITAL MORTGAGE 1 5.25% $20,781
FIDELITY BANK 1 6.63% $11,319
Fifth Third Bank 1 6.88% $8,456
FIRST COLONY MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.25% $8,074
FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.50% $9,952
GMFS LLC 1 5.99% $17,960
Citizens Bank 1 5.25% $11,855
Century Mortgage Company DBA Century Lending Company 1 4.99% $8,108
HOMESIDE FINANCIAL, LLC 1 5.75% $12,892
HOMESPIRE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.75% $13,696
Ixonia Bank 1 6.63% $9,706
JMAC LENDING, INC. 1 5.75% $22,538
Lakeview Community Capital, LLC 1 6.25% $8,957
Loan Simple, Inc. 1 6.25% $21,241
MICHIGAN MUTUAL, INC. 1 5.75% $12,641
MORTGAGE INVESTORS GROUP, INC. 1 6.25% $10,356
Mortgage Research Center, LLC 1 6.50% $6,158
MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC 1 6.25% $15,557
CALCON MUTUAL MORTGAGE LLC 1 6.13% $9,527
MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.63% $13,388
NBKC BANK 1 7.25% $8,683
BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.63% $6,774
Waterstone Mortgage Corporation 1 6.63% $15,838
NJ LENDERS CORP. 1 5.88% $17,531

The top Panama City FHA lender as defined by loan originations is DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY, LTD., with 156 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $8,388, which is $4,711 lower than the next largest lender, UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC.

The lowest fee Panama City FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY, LTD. ($8,388), Tyndall Federal Credit Union ($9,098), Centennial Bank ($9,842), FBC MORTGAGE, LLC ($10,212) and Trustmark National Bank ($10,761).

The lowest rate Panama City FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY, LTD. (5.04%), FBC MORTGAGE, LLC (5.76%), UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC (6.08%), Tyndall Federal Credit Union (6.14%) and QUICKEN LOANS, LLC (6.25%).

Panama City FHA Loan Limits

Metro County Year Single Family Limit 2 Family Limit 3 Family Limit 4 Family Limit
PANAMA CITY, FL BAY 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
PANAMA CITY, FL BAY 2023 $472,030 $604,400 $730,525 $907,900

Market Conditions (Median, Average Prices & Listing Count)

Realtor.com - Panama City (CBSA) retrieved from FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Date Median Listing Price (YoY Change) Average Listing Price (YoY) MSA/US Median Price Ratio Active Listings
2018-01-01 $262,450 (5.0%) $338,950 (6.2%) 0.97 1,728
2018-02-01 $265,000 (6.0%) $339,305 (6.0%) 0.96 1,747
2018-03-01 $269,900 (6.6%) $343,946 (5.2%) 0.95 1,778
2018-04-01 $279,250 (7.5%) $347,424 (3.7%) 0.95 1,836
2018-05-01 $278,475 (4.4%) $351,028 (3.0%) 0.93 1,865
2018-06-01 $280,990 (4.5%) $360,683 (5.0%) 0.94 1,760
2018-07-01 $279,948 (4.1%) $365,271 (5.5%) 0.93 1,766
2018-08-01 $279,950 (5.1%) $365,400 (3.9%) 0.94 1,806
2018-09-01 $279,900 (4.4%) $359,362 (3.2%) 0.94 1,863
2018-10-01 $279,900 (5.7%) $363,153 (5.3%) 0.95 1,768
2018-11-01 $289,675 (7.9%) $376,101 (9.7%) 0.98 1,525
2018-12-01 $301,995 (14.0%) $383,786 (9.6%) 1.04 1,556
2019-01-01 $305,250 (16.3%) $384,454 (13.4%) 1.05 1,504
2019-02-01 $307,875 (16.2%) $391,196 (15.3%) 1.04 1,583
2019-03-01 $316,371 (17.2%) $397,973 (15.7%) 1.03 1,576
2019-04-01 $323,921 (16.0%) $405,461 (16.7%) 1.03 1,559
2019-05-01 $315,000 (13.1%) $407,247 (16.0%) 0.98 1,637
2019-06-01 $315,495 (12.3%) $398,606 (10.5%) 0.99 1,622
2019-07-01 $317,123 (13.3%) $400,800 (9.7%) 0.99 1,650
2019-08-01 $313,545 (12.0%) $393,725 (7.8%) 0.99 1,738
2019-09-01 $305,364 (9.1%) $383,548 (6.7%) 0.98 1,839
2019-10-01 $299,000 (6.8%) $376,365 (3.6%) 0.96 1,907
2019-11-01 $299,000 (3.2%) $373,228 (-0.8%) 0.98 1,923
2019-12-01 $293,500 (-2.8%) $365,098 (-4.9%) 0.98 1,988
2020-01-01 $289,900 (-5.0%) $369,774 (-3.8%) 0.97 1,928
2020-02-01 $287,700 (-6.6%) $367,594 (-6.0%) 0.94 1,948
2020-03-01 $292,450 (-7.6%) $374,019 (-6.0%) 0.92 2,051
2020-04-01 $294,000 (-9.2%) $373,577 (-7.9%) 0.92 2,249
2020-05-01 $296,000 (-6.0%) $376,349 (-7.6%) 0.90 2,176
2020-06-01 $309,700 (-1.8%) $382,480 (-4.1%) 0.91 1,922
2020-07-01 $309,189 (-2.5%) $383,996 (-4.2%) 0.90 1,748
2020-08-01 $309,750 (-1.2%) $386,978 (-1.7%) 0.89 1,631
2020-09-01 $301,200 (-1.4%) $392,788 (2.4%) 0.86 1,455
2020-10-01 $309,500 (3.5%) $399,352 (6.1%) 0.89 1,373
2020-11-01 $305,000 (2.0%) $412,430 (10.5%) 0.89 1,353
2020-12-01 $294,894 (0.5%) $407,295 (11.6%) 0.88 1,442
2021-01-01 $289,290 (-0.2%) $394,149 (6.6%) 0.86 1,446
2021-02-01 $289,328 (0.6%) $409,098 (11.3%) 0.84 1,028
2021-03-01 $296,450 (1.4%) $435,462 (16.4%) 0.84 833
2021-04-01 $315,645 (7.4%) $482,078 (29.0%) 0.85 695
2021-05-01 $335,016 (13.2%) $508,712 (35.2%) 0.89 657
2021-06-01 $356,975 (15.3%) $531,743 (39.0%) 0.94 670
2021-07-01 $378,999 (22.6%) $528,472 (37.6%) 1.00 857
2021-08-01 $399,000 (28.8%) $545,289 (40.9%) 1.06 1,024
2021-09-01 $399,700 (32.7%) $548,746 (39.7%) 1.07 1,068
2021-10-01 $399,500 (29.1%) $548,899 (37.5%) 1.07 1,052
2021-11-01 $385,750 (26.5%) $550,284 (33.4%) 1.03 944
2021-12-01 $367,318 (24.6%) $546,736 (34.2%) 1.00 865
2022-01-01 $369,000 (27.6%) $573,893 (45.6%) 1.00 728
2022-02-01 $401,000 (38.6%) $606,905 (48.4%) 1.04 605
2022-03-01 $427,000 (44.0%) $666,379 (53.0%) 1.07 638
2022-04-01 $463,500 (46.8%) $696,818 (44.5%) 1.10 799
2022-05-01 $484,500 (44.6%) $732,645 (44.0%) 1.11 992
2022-06-01 $497,750 (39.4%) $717,057 (34.9%) 1.11 1,227
2022-07-01 $489,000 (29.0%) $673,846 (27.5%) 1.10 1,526
2022-08-01 $478,000 (19.8%) $651,564 (19.5%) 1.11 1,678
2022-09-01 $452,500 (13.2%) $621,357 (13.2%) 1.06 1,733
2022-10-01 $441,700 (10.6%) $602,758 (9.8%) 1.04 1,805
2022-11-01 $435,000 (12.8%) $583,175 (6.0%) 1.05 1,849
2022-12-01 $430,000 (17.1%) $585,365 (7.1%) 1.06 1,753
2023-01-01 $434,450 (17.7%) $588,973 (2.6%) 1.08 1,621
2023-02-01 $432,300 (7.8%) $584,591 (-3.7%) 1.04 1,540
2023-03-01 $433,650 (1.6%) $595,270 (-10.7%) 1.02 1,530
2023-04-01 $450,000 (-2.9%) $625,997 (-10.2%) 1.05 1,538
2023-05-01 $449,250 (-7.3%) $623,683 (-14.9%) 1.02 1,687
2023-06-01 $454,450 (-8.7%) $636,167 (-11.3%) 1.02 1,724
2023-07-01 $457,500 (-6.4%) $643,468 (-4.5%) 1.04 1,750
2023-08-01 $449,900 (-5.9%) $632,536 (-2.9%) 1.03 1,872
2023-09-01 $450,000 (-0.6%) $630,035 (1.4%) 1.05 1,934
2023-10-01 $450,000 (1.9%) $631,214 (4.7%) 1.06 2,037
2023-11-01 $448,625 (3.1%) $615,544 (5.6%) 1.07 2,188
2023-12-01 $447,000 (4.0%) $609,873 (4.2%) 1.09 2,209
2024-01-01 $440,000 (1.3%) $602,304 (2.3%) 1.07 2,184
2024-02-01 $437,575 (1.2%) $602,648 (3.1%) 1.05 2,274
2024-03-01 $440,000 (1.5%) $601,539 (1.1%) 1.04 2,438
2024-04-01 $447,000 (-0.7%) $607,490 (-3.0%) 1.04 2,566
2024-05-01 $449,000 (-0.1%) $608,911 (-2.4%) 1.02 2,678
2024-06-01 $443,500 (-2.4%) $606,350 (-4.7%) 1.01 2,728
2024-07-01 $444,500 (-2.8%) $614,391 (-4.5%) 1.02 2,739
2024-08-01 $439,000 (-2.4%) $608,479 (-3.8%) 1.02 2,786
2024-09-01 $429,725 (-4.5%) $595,914 (-5.4%) 1.01 2,782
2024-10-01 $429,975 (-4.5%) $593,982 (-5.9%) 1.01 2,760
2024-11-01 $425,000 (-5.3%) $583,584 (-5.2%) 1.02 2,680
2024-12-01 $419,500 (-6.2%) $578,615 (-5.1%) 1.04 2,639
2025-01-01 $414,950 (-5.7%) $564,084 (-6.4%) 1.04 2,553
2025-02-01 $415,000 (-5.2%) $563,265 (-6.5%) 1.01 2,707
2025-03-01 $425,000 (-3.4%) $578,677 (-3.8%) 0.00 2,851
Panama City's median listing price for 2025-03-01 was $425,000, a difference of $-15,000 (-3.4%) versus the prior year and $10,000 versus the prior month.

Panama City's median listing price comes in at 0% of the national average.

Panama City's average listing price for 2025-03-01 was $578,677, a difference of $-22,862 (-3.8%) versus the prior year and $15,412 versus the prior month.

For the 2025-03-01 period, Panama City had 2,851 MLS listings, a difference of 144 listings (5%) versus the prior month and 413 listings (17%) versus the prior year.

Median Listing Time on Market & Square Footage

Realtor.com - Panama City (CBSA) retrieved from FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Date Median Listing Time on Market Median Square Footage
2018-01-01 89 days 1,618 sqft
2018-02-01 78 days 1,622 sqft
2018-03-01 60 days 1,637 sqft
2018-04-01 59 days 1,647 sqft
2018-05-01 60 days 1,645 sqft
2018-06-01 71 days 1,665 sqft
2018-07-01 72 days 1,680 sqft
2018-08-01 71 days 1,654 sqft
2018-09-01 71 days 1,636 sqft
2018-10-01 86 days 1,632 sqft
2018-11-01 100 days 1,610 sqft
2018-12-01 101 days 1,542 sqft
2019-01-01 88 days 1,542 sqft
2019-02-01 75 days 1,527 sqft
2019-03-01 74 days 1,524 sqft
2019-04-01 65 days 1,512 sqft
2019-05-01 58 days 1,524 sqft
2019-06-01 57 days 1,544 sqft
2019-07-01 60 days 1,564 sqft
2019-08-01 61 days 1,554 sqft
2019-09-01 61 days 1,543 sqft
2019-10-01 63 days 1,536 sqft
2019-11-01 70 days 1,542 sqft
2019-12-01 77 days 1,542 sqft
2020-01-01 79 days 1,542 sqft
2020-02-01 71 days 1,542 sqft
2020-03-01 65 days 1,542 sqft
2020-04-01 67 days 1,542 sqft
2020-05-01 75 days 1,540 sqft
2020-06-01 86 days 1,542 sqft
2020-07-01 73 days 1,561 sqft
2020-08-01 63 days 1,562 sqft
2020-09-01 61 days 1,542 sqft
2020-10-01 56 days 1,560 sqft
2020-11-01 48 days 1,602 sqft
2020-12-01 51 days 1,627 sqft
2021-01-01 60 days 1,604 sqft
2021-02-01 59 days 1,591 sqft
2021-03-01 44 days 1,616 sqft
2021-04-01 40 days 1,648 sqft
2021-05-01 27 days 1,674 sqft
2021-06-01 31 days 1,588 sqft
2021-07-01 29 days 1,542 sqft
2021-08-01 34 days 1,539 sqft
2021-09-01 41 days 1,564 sqft
2021-10-01 52 days 1,605 sqft
2021-11-01 50 days 1,637 sqft
2021-12-01 51 days 1,656 sqft
2022-01-01 54 days 1,688 sqft
2022-02-01 34 days 1,668 sqft
2022-03-01 32 days 1,679 sqft
2022-04-01 32 days 1,592 sqft
2022-05-01 37 days 1,578 sqft
2022-06-01 42 days 1,574 sqft
2022-07-01 45 days 1,560 sqft
2022-08-01 54 days 1,561 sqft
2022-09-01 61 days 1,564 sqft
2022-10-01 64 days 1,563 sqft
2022-11-01 73 days 1,571 sqft
2022-12-01 82 days 1,579 sqft
2023-01-01 87 days 1,587 sqft
2023-02-01 84 days 1,559 sqft
2023-03-01 68 days 1,544 sqft
2023-04-01 60 days 1,490 sqft
2023-05-01 57 days 1,499 sqft
2023-06-01 61 days 1,501 sqft
2023-07-01 67 days 1,483 sqft
2023-08-01 68 days 1,461 sqft
2023-09-01 66 days 1,470 sqft
2023-10-01 67 days 1,462 sqft
2023-11-01 72 days 1,453 sqft
2023-12-01 79 days 1,432 sqft
2024-01-01 87 days 1,418 sqft
2024-02-01 89 days 1,413 sqft
2024-03-01 74 days 1,418 sqft
2024-04-01 73 days 1,404 sqft
2024-05-01 74 days 1,423 sqft
2024-06-01 82 days 1,427 sqft
2024-07-01 87 days 1,446 sqft
2024-08-01 93 days 1,446 sqft
2024-09-01 94 days 1,445 sqft
2024-10-01 95 days 1,436 sqft
2024-11-01 98 days 1,420 sqft
2024-12-01 102 days 1,416 sqft
2025-01-01 103 days 1,420 sqft
2025-02-01 93 days 1,424 sqft
2025-03-01 0 days 1,423 sqft
Panama City's median listing age (time on market) for 2025-03-01 was 0 days. This is -100% shorter than the same period one year ago.

Panama City's median square footage for active listings during the 2025-03-01 period was 1,423 sqft. One year prior, the average listing was 1,418 sqft.

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).