Ponce FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

PONCE, PR

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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.

    Ponce's 19 lenders originated 285 FHA loans during 2024. The total origination value was $34,385,000, with an average FHA loan value of $120,649.

    Ponce FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

    30 Year FHA mortgages in Ponce averaged 6.15% for the week of 2025-04-04, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 6.259% for the same period.

    Ponce's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $6,717.

    The average rate for the prior week (2025-03-28) was 6.55% and one month ago for the week of 2025-02-28, the average rate was 6.44%.

    The average rate one year ago was 6.66%.

    For refis of the same type during the week of 2025-04-04, the average rate was 6.16%.

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    Ponce 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 Ponce level.

    Name # of Loans 2024 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2024 Avg. Closing Costs
    THE MONEY HOUSE INC. 103 6.42% $8,552
    Banco Popular de Puerto Rico 30 5.17% $11,407
    Oriental Bank 28 5.13% $7,474
    SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. 23 6.42% $7,008
    FIRSTBANK PUERTO RICO 15 5.48% $8,035
    FIRST EQUITY MORTGAGE BANKERS, INC. 15 6.80% $7,593
    RM ACTUAL MORTGAGE, INC. 12 6.73% $10,506
    METRO ISLAND MORTGAGE, INC. 12 6.46% $11,464
    VIG MORTGAGE CORPORATION 7 6.86% $9,712
    HOME MORTGAGE BANKERS CORP. 5 6.45% $13,327
    HR MORTGAGE CORP. 5 6.65% $10,385
    PREFERRED MORTGAGE CORPORATION 4 6.44% $9,432
    Senior Mortgage Bankers Inc 2 6.50% $9,551
    TRUST MORTGAGE, CORP 2 5.63% $7,965
    E.M.I. EQUITY MORTGAGE, INC. 2 6.50% $5,436
    Cooperativa A/C Oriental 1 5.75% $7,554
    PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 1 6.75% $16,590
    Rf Mortgage & Investment Corp 1 6.25% $26,208
    CARIBE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 1 6.00% $10,439

    The top Ponce FHA lender as defined by loan originations is THE MONEY HOUSE INC., with 103 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $8,552, which is $2,855 lower than the next largest lender, Banco Popular de Puerto Rico.

    The lowest fee Ponce FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. ($7,008), Oriental Bank ($7,474), FIRST EQUITY MORTGAGE BANKERS, INC. ($7,593), FIRSTBANK PUERTO RICO ($8,035) and THE MONEY HOUSE INC. ($8,552).

    The lowest rate Ponce FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Oriental Bank (5.13%), Banco Popular de Puerto Rico (5.17%), FIRSTBANK PUERTO RICO (5.48%), THE MONEY HOUSE INC. (6.42%) and SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. (6.42%).

    Ponce FHA Loan Limits

    Metro County Year Single Family Limit 2 Family Limit 3 Family Limit 4 Family Limit
    PONCE, PR ADJUNTAS 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
    PONCE, PR JUANA DIAZ 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
    PONCE, PR PONCE 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
    PONCE, PR VILLALBA 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
    PONCE, PR ADJUNTAS 2023 $472,030 $604,400 $730,525 $907,900
    PONCE, PR JUANA DIAZ 2023 $472,030 $604,400 $730,525 $907,900
    PONCE, PR PONCE 2023 $472,030 $604,400 $730,525 $907,900
    PONCE, PR VILLALBA 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).