Salem FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

SALEM, OR

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.

Salem's 112 lenders originated 1,296 FHA loans during 2024. The total origination value was $481,010,000, with an average FHA loan value of $371,150.

Salem FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year FHA mortgages in Salem averaged 0.14% for the week of 2025-06-20, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 0% for the same period.

Salem's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $10,875.

The average rate for the prior week (2025-06-13) was 6.72% and one month ago for the week of 2025-05-16, the average rate was 6.78%.

The average rate one year ago was 6.53%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2025-06-20, the average rate was -0.26%.

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Salem 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 Salem level.

Name # of Loans 2024 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2024 Avg. Closing Costs
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 106 5.98% $15,626
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 106 6.43% $16,096
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 86 6.14% $15,016
DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY, LTD. 66 5.11% $11,528
NATIONS DIRECT MORTGAGE, LLC 50 6.14% $13,423
MORTGAGE EXPRESS, LLC 43 6.42% $15,250
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 38 6.13% $15,820
S1L, Inc. 34 6.21% $16,373
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 32 6.34% $15,862
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 32 5.61% $13,983
NEWREZ LLC 32 6.21% $14,632
UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. 30 6.18% $17,024
CMG MORTGAGE, INC. 26 6.10% $15,115
CHURCHILL MORTGAGE CORPORATION 24 6.60% $16,967
PANORAMA MORTGAGE GROUP, LLC 24 6.47% $18,436
EAGLE HOME MORTGAGE, LLC 21 6.18% $13,218
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 21 6.08% $11,929
PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC. 18 6.19% $18,414
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 16 6.55% $16,659
MID AMERICA MORTGAGE, INC. 16 6.80% $5,099
AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. 16 6.71% $16,774
LPMC, LLC 16 6.30% $12,610
SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. 15 5.66% $22,499
PACIFIC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, LLC 14 6.37% $17,882
Flagstar Bank, FSB 13 6.13% $12,881
EVERGREEN MONEYSOURCE MORTGAGE COMPANY 13 6.70% $14,704
Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company, Inc. 12 5.78% $17,802
Century Mortgage Company DBA Century Lending Company 12 6.21% $15,497
SUMMIT FUNDING, INC. 12 6.13% $22,565
MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC 11 6.19% $15,505
KeyBank 11 5.80% $14,974
BAY EQUITY LLC 10 6.33% $14,034
Equity Prime Mortgage LLC 10 6.58% $17,362
BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 10 6.50% $15,247
Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. 9 6.55% $13,872
Willamette Valley Bank 7 6.27% $14,454
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 7 6.20% $10,387
SUCCESS MORTGAGE PARTNERS, INC. 7 6.39% $18,739
LOANPAL, LLC 7 5.32% $18,432
Umpqua Bank 7 6.05% $17,483
AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INC. 6 6.83% $16,182
GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 6 6.21% $13,784
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC 6 6.23% $13,905
Loan Simple, Inc. 5 6.27% $16,514
AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION 5 6.55% $19,358
Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 5 6.18% $19,053
VILLAGE CAPITAL MORTGAGE 5 6.65% $6,559
DIRECTORS MORTGAGE, INC. 5 6.65% $19,192
The Loan Store, Inc. 5 5.98% $15,189
DAS Acquisition Company, LLC 4 5.69% $18,262
Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC 4 6.63% $15,345
PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 4 6.22% $6,852
AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION 4 6.06% $15,176
Bank of England 4 6.84% $15,449
MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. 4 6.06% $18,619
Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 4 6.25% $14,124
HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 4 6.75% $9,429
Hometown Equity Mortgage, LLC 4 5.81% $17,629
HomeStreet Bank 3 5.92% $11,982
HOMESIDE FINANCIAL, LLC 3 7.13% $20,182
Plains Commerce Bank 3 6.29% $17,484
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 3 6.67% $15,730
CANOPY MORTGAGE, LLC 3 6.62% $18,502
Lakeview Community Capital, LLC 3 6.08% $9,060
MASON MCDUFFIE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 3 6.92% $12,858
Bank of the Pacific 3 5.79% $12,804
Nations Lending Corporation 3 6.46% $22,826
UNITED MORTGAGE CORP 2 6.69% $21,052
GENEVA FINANCIAL, LLC 2 6.50% $18,475
JPMorgan Chase Bank 2 5.37% $15,123
TOWNE MORTGAGE COMPANY 2 6.06% $13,986
American Mortgage & Equity Consultants, Inc. 2 5.88% $21,032
Mortgage Research Center, LLC 2 6.25% $8,907
Keystone Funding, Inc. 2 5.75% $10,479
SCENIC OAKS FUNDING, INC. 2 5.19% $11,555
NOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORPORATION 2 7.19% $12,347
ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC. 2 6.44% $14,533
Home Mortgage Alliance Corp 2 6.25% $14,443
Wells Fargo Bank 2 6.81% $11,323
OPEN MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.13% $16,104
DATA MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.25% $12,664
CITYWIDE HOME LOANS, LLC 1 5.88% $15,756
CITY FIRST MORTGAGE SERVICES, L.L.C. 1 6.63% $20,268
ENVOY MORTGAGE, LTD 1 7.00% $10,022
Flanagan State Bank 1 6.25% $10,643
Franklin Loan Corporation 1 5.99% $17,624
CENTENNIAL LENDING, LLC 1 6.00% $14,680
GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP, CORPORATION 1 5.25% $18,558
INTELLILOAN, INC. 1 6.13% $6,462
JMAC LENDING, INC. 1 6.25% $11,572
LADERA LENDING, INC. 1 5.75% $15,857
LEADERONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1 6.63% $14,027
LENOX FINANCIAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 5.25% $10,086
CARDINAL FINANCIAL 1 6.75% $21,135
CALCON MUTUAL MORTGAGE LLC 1 6.75% $20,142
Bell Bank 1 5.75% $23,034
NBKC BANK 1 5.63% $12,467
NETWORK CAPITAL FUNDING CORPORATION 1 6.00% $16,899
NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC 1 7.75% $5,320
NEXERA HOLDING LLC 1 5.25% $9,310
Old National Bank 1 5.75% $11,233
OnPoint Community Credit Union 1 6.50% $14,782
Cornerstone First Mortgage, Inc 1 7.13% $15,590
Paramount Bank 1 5.63% $13,857
PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY 1 6.63% $14,809
RANLIFE, INC. 1 5.38% $20,841
Summit Mortgage Corporation 1 6.25% $15,881
TOP FLITE FINANCIAL, INC. 1 6.50% $25,796
U.S. Bank 1 6.63% $10,509
V.I.P. MORTGAGE, INC. 1 5.99% $22,889
Waterstone Mortgage Corporation 1 6.63% $11,663
ZILLOW HOME LOANS, LLC 1 6.75% $10,812

The top Salem FHA lender as defined by loan originations is UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC, with 106 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $15,626, which is $470 lower than the next largest lender, GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY.

The lowest fee Salem FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are MID AMERICA MORTGAGE, INC. ($5,099), DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY, LTD. ($11,528), PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC ($11,929), LPMC, LLC ($12,610) and Flagstar Bank, FSB ($12,881).

The lowest rate Salem FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY, LTD. (5.11%), LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC (5.61%), SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. (5.66%), Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company, Inc. (5.78%) and KeyBank (5.80%).

Salem FHA Loan Limits

Metro County Year Single Family Limit 2 Family Limit 3 Family Limit 4 Family Limit
SALEM, OR MARION 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
SALEM, OR POLK 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
SALEM, OR MARION 2023 $483,000 $618,300 $747,400 $928,850
SALEM, OR POLK 2023 $483,000 $618,300 $747,400 $928,850

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).