Scottsburg FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Scottsburg, IN

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.

Scottsburg's 38 lenders originated 103 FHA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $18,295,000, with an average FHA loan value of $177,621.

Scottsburg FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year FHA mortgages in Scottsburg averaged 6.74% for the week of 2024-04-19, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 6.855% for the same period.

Scottsburg's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $6,099.

The average rate for the prior week (2024-04-12) was 6.83% and one month ago for the week of 2024-03-15, the average rate was 6.7%.

The average rate one year ago was 6.33%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-04-19, the average rate was 6.96%.

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Scottsburg 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 Scottsburg level.

Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
DIRECT MORTGAGE LOANS, LLC 9 6.67% $9,365
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 7 6.93% $6,636
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 7 6.01% $8,250
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 6 6.92% $8,527
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 5 7.18% $7,182
INSPIRE HOME LOANS INC. 5 5.53% $6,108
Northpointe Bank 5 6.85% $9,478
INTERLINC MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC 4 6.87% $5,757
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 3 6.75% $9,568
Equity Prime Mortgage LLC 3 6.13% $10,871
RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. 3 6.50% $3,477
Plains Commerce Bank 3 6.33% $8,163
GENEVA FINANCIAL, LLC 3 6.50% $8,880
Wolfe Financial, Inc 2 7.13% $8,460
BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 2 6.75% $9,755
FAIR WAY LENDING LLC 2 6.94% $5,658
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 2 7.38% $8,793
GVC MORTGAGE, INC. 2 6.81% $10,702
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 2 6.56% $6,955
STOCKTON MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.69% $8,779
Flagstar Bank, FSB 1 6.21% $9,530
LEADERONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1 7.13% $9,178
AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC 1 6.63% $9,953
MORTGAGE MASTERS OF INDIANA, INC. 1 7.13% $9,023
MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. 1 5.25% $15,796
Nations Lending Corporation 1 6.50% $14,872
FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE, INC. 1 7.25% $12,364
EVANSVILLE TEACHERS 1 7.13% $8,084
EMM LOANS LLC 1 5.25% $13,245
Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC 1 6.25% $12,152
CARDINAL FINANCIAL 1 8.00% $9,301
ROYAL UNITED MORTGAGE LLC 1 6.13% $7,058
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.75% $7,478
1ST SIGNATURE LENDING, LLC 1 7.75% $10,648
SUCCESS MORTGAGE PARTNERS, INC. 1 6.63% $5,178
SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. 1 7.63% $6,303
HOMESIDE FINANCIAL, LLC 1 6.75% $6,913
HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 1 6.75% $8,337

The top Scottsburg FHA lender as defined by loan originations is DIRECT MORTGAGE LOANS, LLC, with 9 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $9,365, which is $2,729 higher than the next largest lender, UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC.

The lowest fee Scottsburg FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are .

The lowest rate Scottsburg FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are .

Scottsburg FHA Loan Limits

Metro County Year Single Family Limit 2 Family Limit 3 Family Limit 4 Family Limit
SCOTTSBURG, IN SCOTT 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
SCOTTSBURG, IN SCOTT 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).