Ponce FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

PONCE, PR

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 18 lenders originated 316 FHA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $38,930,000, with an average FHA loan value of $123,196.

Ponce FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year FHA mortgages in Ponce averaged 6.15% for the week of 2024-10-11, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 6.1% for the same period.

Ponce's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $6,317.

The average rate for the prior week (2024-10-04) was 5.67% and one month ago for the week of 2024-09-06, the average rate was 5.79%.

The average rate one year ago was 7.02%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-10-11, the average rate was 6.1%.

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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 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
THE MONEY HOUSE INC. 74 6.57% $6,960
SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. 67 6.58% $8,189
FIRST EQUITY MORTGAGE BANKERS, INC. 48 6.36% $8,004
Oriental Bank 37 5.81% $7,402
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico 15 5.63% $10,360
FIRSTBANK PUERTO RICO 15 5.43% $8,828
RM ACTUAL MORTGAGE, INC. 13 6.88% $8,769
VIG MORTGAGE CORPORATION 7 6.89% $6,945
METRO ISLAND MORTGAGE, INC. 6 6.67% $7,473
TRUST MORTGAGE, CORP 5 6.60% $7,617
PREFERRED MORTGAGE CORPORATION 5 6.55% $6,516
Senior Mortgage Bankers Inc 4 6.75% $11,187
HOME MORTGAGE BANKERS CORP. 3 6.75% $10,480
Rf Mortgage & Investment Corp 3 6.83% $8,193
HR MORTGAGE CORP. 2 6.50% $6,534
E.M.I. EQUITY MORTGAGE, INC. 1 7.00% $4,640
EVERETT FINANCIAL, INC. 1 7.13% $13,774
MULTIPLES MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 7.00% $7,054

The top Ponce FHA lender as defined by loan originations is THE MONEY HOUSE INC., with 74 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $6,960, which is $1,229 lower than the next largest lender, SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC..

The lowest fee Ponce FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are THE MONEY HOUSE INC. ($6,960), Oriental Bank ($7,402), FIRST EQUITY MORTGAGE BANKERS, INC. ($8,004), SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. ($8,189) and RM ACTUAL MORTGAGE, INC. ($8,769).

The lowest rate Ponce FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are FIRSTBANK PUERTO RICO (5.43%), Banco Popular de Puerto Rico (5.63%), Oriental Bank (5.81%), FIRST EQUITY MORTGAGE BANKERS, INC. (6.36%) and THE MONEY HOUSE INC. (6.57%).

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).