Safford FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Safford, AZ

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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.

    Safford's 32 lenders originated 195 FHA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $46,545,000, with an average FHA loan value of $238,692.

    Safford FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

    30 Year FHA mortgages in Safford averaged 6.46% for the week of 2024-11-08, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 6.425% for the same period.

    Safford's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $8,277.

    The average rate for the prior week (2024-11-01) was 6.23% and one month ago for the week of 2024-10-04, the average rate was 5.85%.

    The average rate one year ago was 7.2%.

    For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-11-08, the average rate was 6.33%.

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    Safford 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 Safford level.

    Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
    FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 39 6.71% $11,228
    MANN FINANCIAL INC. 33 7.12% $11,937
    NOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORPORATION 20 6.69% $6,437
    GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 14 7.02% $12,894
    UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 13 6.41% $11,564
    QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 12 6.04% $9,905
    AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION 9 6.68% $13,135
    SUN AMERICAN MORTGAGE COMPANY 8 6.97% $9,752
    FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 4 7.13% $12,255
    BAY EQUITY LLC 4 6.16% $14,412
    Equity Prime Mortgage LLC 3 6.50% $9,253
    Flagstar Bank, FSB 3 6.49% $8,592
    ALTITUDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 3 7.17% $6,947
    SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. 2 6.51% $6,051
    BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 2 7.19% $15,600
    V.I.P. MORTGAGE, INC. 1 7.25% $12,909
    ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 7.50% $12,134
    Wells Fargo Bank 1 6.63% $8,737
    AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INC. 1 6.75% $9,296
    AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION 1 7.25% $8,823
    CARDINAL FINANCIAL 1 5.75% $15,568
    Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 1 5.88% $11,129
    DRAPER AND KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP. 1 6.63% $14,313
    ENVOY MORTGAGE, LTD 1 7.13% $13,125
    LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 1 5.50% $16,817
    LHM FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1 6.50% $10,320
    LOANPAL, LLC 1 5.38% $13,300
    MID AMERICA MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.38% $4,447
    Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 1 5.75% $20,418
    PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 1 5.75% $10,738
    TOTAL MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC 1 6.75% $9,238
    VILLAGE CAPITAL MORTGAGE 1 5.88% $11,381

    The top Safford FHA lender as defined by loan originations is FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION, with 39 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $11,228, which is $709 lower than the next largest lender, MANN FINANCIAL INC..

    The lowest fee Safford FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are NOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORPORATION ($6,437), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC ($9,905), FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION ($11,228), UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC ($11,564) and MANN FINANCIAL INC. ($11,937).

    The lowest rate Safford FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are QUICKEN LOANS, LLC (6.04%), UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC (6.41%), NOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORPORATION (6.69%), FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION (6.71%) and GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY (7.02%).

    Safford FHA Loan Limits

    Metro County Year Single Family Limit 2 Family Limit 3 Family Limit 4 Family Limit
    SAFFORD, AZ GRAHAM 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
    SAFFORD, AZ GRAHAM 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).