Shelton FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Shelton, WA

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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.

    Shelton's 48 lenders originated 241 FHA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $75,975,000, with an average FHA loan value of $315,249.

    Shelton FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

    30 Year FHA mortgages in Shelton averaged 6.95% for the week of 2024-04-19, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 6.855% for the same period.

    Shelton's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $9,733.

    The average rate for the prior week (2024-04-12) was 6.74% and one month ago for the week of 2024-03-15, the average rate was 6.91%.

    The average rate one year ago was 6.44%.

    For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-04-19, the average rate was 6.86%.

    Click on whitespace and scroll within the chart to zoom in/out. Larger bubbles equate with more originations.

    Shelton 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 Shelton level.

    Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
    FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 23 7.17% $15,658
    QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 19 6.12% $13,288
    ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORPORATION 17 6.55% $15,643
    MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC 17 7.18% $14,162
    UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 16 6.04% $13,405
    GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 11 6.95% $15,267
    AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION 11 6.92% $15,122
    EVERGREEN MONEYSOURCE MORTGAGE COMPANY 8 6.38% $16,336
    CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 7 7.31% $13,336
    CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING, INC. 5 7.10% $16,352
    PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 5 6.03% $19,897
    CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC. 4 6.00% $14,068
    CARDINAL FINANCIAL 4 6.66% $23,289
    NEWREZ LLC 4 6.84% $11,426
    BAY EQUITY LLC 4 6.69% $15,383
    MID AMERICA MORTGAGE, INC. 3 6.63% $3,617
    BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 3 7.33% $14,841
    1st Security Bank of Washington 3 7.42% $15,703
    CALCON MUTUAL MORTGAGE LLC 3 6.75% $19,266
    NOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORPORATION 3 6.50% $12,189
    HomeStreet Bank 2 7.25% $11,957
    LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 2 6.31% $14,706
    T2 FINANCIAL LLC 2 7.31% $12,538
    AMCAP MORTGAGE, LTD. 2 6.87% $19,237
    Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. 2 7.00% $17,321
    FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.75% $14,144
    GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 2 5.93% $13,486
    MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. 2 5.75% $18,898
    Wells Fargo Bank 1 5.63% $10,350
    Alaska USA Federal Credit Union 1 6.00% $11,488
    AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. 1 7.50% $11,569
    AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MORTGAGE ACCEPTANCE COMPANY LLC 1 6.25% $16,321
    Century Mortgage Company DBA Century Lending Company 1 5.75% $10,986
    DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY, LTD. 1 7.38% $8,600
    GENEVA FINANCIAL, LLC 1 6.50% $20,997
    Ixonia Bank 1 7.63% $10,646
    LAND HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 1 6.13% $15,253
    MICHIGAN MUTUAL, INC. 1 5.13% $20,126
    MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC 1 7.75% $8,794
    Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 1 5.25% $13,660
    Northpointe Bank 1 7.38% $11,385
    ON Q FINANCIAL, INC. 1 7.38% $10,429
    PENRITH HOME LOANS LLC 1 7.13% $17,359
    PREMIER MORTGAGE RESOURCES, L.L.C. 1 6.75% $18,396
    PRIORITY HOME LENDING, LLC 1 6.13% $20,281
    ROYAL UNITED MORTGAGE LLC 1 6.75% $9,159
    U.S. Bank 1 7.75% $9,941
    WASHINGTON STATE EMPLOYEES Credit Union 1 7.13% $10,367

    The top Shelton FHA lender as defined by loan originations is FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION, with 23 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $15,658, which is $2,369 higher than the next largest lender, QUICKEN LOANS, LLC.

    The lowest fee Shelton FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are QUICKEN LOANS, LLC ($13,288), UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC ($13,405), MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC ($14,162), AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION ($15,122) and GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY ($15,267).

    The lowest rate Shelton FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC (6.04%), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC (6.12%), ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORPORATION (6.55%), AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION (6.92%) and GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY (6.95%).

    Shelton FHA Loan Limits

    Metro County Year Single Family Limit 2 Family Limit 3 Family Limit 4 Family Limit
    SHELTON, WA MASON 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
    SHELTON, WA MASON 2023 $472,030 $604,400 $730,525 $907,900

    Market Conditions (Median, Average Prices & Listing Count)

    Realtor.com - Shelton (CBSA) retrieved from FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
    Date Median Listing Price (YoY Change) Average Listing Price (YoY) MSA/US Median Price Ratio Active Listings
    2018-01-01 $238,850 (8.9%) $300,461 (8.9%) 0.00 199
    2018-02-01 $243,631 (4.6%) $307,423 (7.1%) 0.00 179
    2018-03-01 $259,450 (8.4%) $332,454 (12.4%) 0.00 183
    2018-04-01 $274,750 (14.7%) $340,965 (15.6%) 0.00 182
    2018-05-01 $296,000 (19.6%) $360,929 (16.6%) 0.00 203
    2018-06-01 $295,000 (17.4%) $364,070 (11.1%) 0.00 250
    2018-07-01 $297,445 (14.4%) $375,929 (12.0%) 0.00 282
    2018-08-01 $299,163 (12.9%) $382,346 (13.4%) 0.00 306
    2018-09-01 $299,900 (11.3%) $382,816 (13.2%) 0.00 309
    2018-10-01 $292,450 (15.2%) $369,470 (13.7%) 0.00 297
    2018-11-01 $299,000 (18.9%) $365,180 (14.2%) 0.00 237
    2018-12-01 $302,450 (21.3%) $372,771 (20.2%) 0.00 223
    2019-01-01 $294,000 (23.1%) $374,067 (24.5%) 0.00 200
    2019-02-01 $306,000 (25.6%) $382,504 (24.4%) 0.00 175
    2019-03-01 $315,136 (21.5%) $404,239 (21.6%) 0.00 164
    2019-04-01 $329,075 (19.8%) $431,834 (26.7%) 0.00 168
    2019-05-01 $329,248 (11.2%) $408,478 (13.2%) 0.00 206
    2019-06-01 $329,000 (11.5%) $397,043 (9.1%) 0.00 241
    2019-07-01 $337,000 (13.3%) $410,046 (9.1%) 0.00 243
    2019-08-01 $332,273 (11.1%) $408,988 (7.0%) 0.00 254
    2019-09-01 $328,182 (9.4%) $409,310 (6.9%) 0.00 258
    2019-10-01 $325,000 (11.1%) $408,273 (10.5%) 0.00 252
    2019-11-01 $314,975 (5.3%) $382,159 (4.7%) 0.00 217
    2019-12-01 $299,125 (-1.1%) $384,226 (3.1%) 0.00 181
    2020-01-01 $311,250 (5.9%) $386,223 (3.3%) 0.00 163
    2020-02-01 $300,000 (-2.0%) $377,848 (-1.2%) 0.00 152
    2020-03-01 $329,750 (4.6%) $405,688 (0.4%) 0.00 176
    2020-04-01 $333,500 (1.3%) $406,435 (-5.9%) 0.00 189
    2020-05-01 $349,000 (6.0%) $430,189 (5.3%) 0.00 187
    2020-06-01 $376,550 (14.5%) $444,571 (12.0%) 0.00 174
    2020-07-01 $386,500 (14.7%) $445,455 (8.6%) 0.00 166
    2020-08-01 $359,750 (8.3%) $444,776 (8.8%) 0.00 147
    2020-09-01 $363,750 (10.8%) $455,886 (11.4%) 0.00 129
    2020-10-01 $350,000 (7.7%) $455,281 (11.5%) 0.00 117
    2020-11-01 $337,250 (7.1%) $441,803 (15.6%) 0.00 73
    2020-12-01 $344,748 (15.3%) $397,649 (3.5%) 0.00 59
    2021-01-01 $326,250 (4.8%) $392,237 (1.6%) 0.00 40
    2021-02-01 $381,975 (27.3%) $453,077 (19.9%) 0.00 41
    2021-03-01 $332,000 (0.7%) $415,918 (2.5%) 0.00 47
    2021-04-01 $385,738 (15.7%) $448,635 (10.4%) 0.00 58
    2021-05-01 $390,000 (11.8%) $452,186 (5.1%) 0.00 62
    2021-06-01 $383,000 (1.7%) $511,775 (15.1%) 0.00 75
    2021-07-01 $432,000 (11.8%) $539,807 (21.2%) 0.00 82
    2021-08-01 $432,125 (20.1%) $552,748 (24.3%) 0.00 88
    2021-09-01 $429,500 (18.1%) $553,262 (21.4%) 0.00 104
    2021-10-01 $445,000 (27.1%) $569,288 (25.0%) 0.00 80
    2021-11-01 $474,500 (40.7%) $580,783 (31.5%) 0.00 70
    2021-12-01 $482,500 (40.0%) $645,326 (62.3%) 0.00 55
    2022-01-01 $480,000 (47.1%) $691,080 (76.2%) 0.00 40
    2022-02-01 $493,500 (29.2%) $746,056 (64.7%) 0.00 49
    2022-03-01 $502,450 (51.3%) $690,510 (66.0%) 0.00 51
    2022-04-01 $500,000 (29.6%) $688,261 (53.4%) 0.00 72
    2022-05-01 $519,063 (33.1%) $719,964 (59.2%) 0.00 97
    2022-06-01 $507,375 (32.5%) $665,538 (30.1%) 0.00 138
    2022-07-01 $499,000 (15.5%) $637,957 (18.2%) 0.00 177
    2022-08-01 $497,000 (15.0%) $615,561 (11.4%) 0.00 212
    2022-09-01 $488,750 (13.8%) $606,762 (9.7%) 0.00 206
    2022-10-01 $475,000 (6.7%) $601,346 (5.6%) 0.00 197
    2022-11-01 $475,225 (0.2%) $611,543 (5.3%) 0.00 188
    2022-12-01 $472,000 (-2.2%) $587,339 (-9.0%) 0.00 152
    2023-01-01 $475,000 (-1.0%) $639,236 (-7.5%) 0.00 129
    2023-02-01 $473,875 (-4.0%) $701,078 (-6.0%) 0.00 101
    2023-03-01 $499,475 (-0.6%) $740,022 (7.2%) 0.00 106
    2023-04-01 $521,500 (4.3%) $797,945 (15.9%) 0.00 105
    2023-05-01 $502,188 (-3.3%) $710,318 (-1.3%) 0.00 121
    2023-06-01 $498,750 (-1.7%) $701,329 (5.4%) 0.00 142
    2023-07-01 $512,475 (2.7%) $687,760 (7.8%) 0.00 160
    2023-08-01 $505,000 (1.6%) $678,603 (10.2%) 0.00 153
    2023-09-01 $530,000 (8.4%) $695,637 (14.7%) 0.00 149
    2023-10-01 $499,983 (5.3%) $648,693 (7.9%) 0.00 160
    2023-11-01 $473,712 (-0.3%) $601,230 (-1.7%) 0.00 178
    2023-12-01 $472,725 (0.2%) $594,883 (1.3%) 0.00 160
    2024-01-01 $463,663 (-2.4%) $592,976 (-7.2%) 0.00 124
    2024-02-01 $467,488 (-1.4%) $631,246 (-10.0%) 0.00 113
    2024-03-01 $467,500 (-6.4%) $645,029 (-12.8%) 0.00 126
    Shelton's median listing price for 2024-03-01 was $467,500, a difference of $-31,975 (-6.4%) versus the prior year and $12 versus the prior month.

    Shelton's median listing price comes in at 0% of the national average.

    Shelton's average listing price for 2024-03-01 was $645,029, a difference of $-94,993 (-12.8%) versus the prior year and $13,783 versus the prior month.

    For the 2024-03-01 period, Shelton had 126 MLS listings, a difference of 13 listings (12%) versus the prior month and 20 listings (19%) versus the prior year.

    Median Listing Time on Market & Square Footage

    Realtor.com - Shelton (CBSA) retrieved from FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
    Date Median Listing Time on Market Median Square Footage
    2018-01-01 0 days 1,636 sqft
    2018-02-01 0 days 1,598 sqft
    2018-03-01 0 days 1,626 sqft
    2018-04-01 0 days 1,599 sqft
    2018-05-01 0 days 1,598 sqft
    2018-06-01 0 days 1,680 sqft
    2018-07-01 0 days 1,728 sqft
    2018-08-01 0 days 1,750 sqft
    2018-09-01 0 days 1,780 sqft
    2018-10-01 0 days 1,763 sqft
    2018-11-01 0 days 1,770 sqft
    2018-12-01 0 days 1,840 sqft
    2019-01-01 0 days 1,782 sqft
    2019-02-01 0 days 1,785 sqft
    2019-03-01 0 days 1,779 sqft
    2019-04-01 0 days 1,766 sqft
    2019-05-01 0 days 1,758 sqft
    2019-06-01 0 days 1,758 sqft
    2019-07-01 0 days 1,786 sqft
    2019-08-01 0 days 1,767 sqft
    2019-09-01 0 days 1,749 sqft
    2019-10-01 0 days 1,730 sqft
    2019-11-01 0 days 1,683 sqft
    2019-12-01 0 days 1,682 sqft
    2020-01-01 0 days 1,706 sqft
    2020-02-01 0 days 1,666 sqft
    2020-03-01 0 days 1,657 sqft
    2020-04-01 0 days 1,680 sqft
    2020-05-01 0 days 1,702 sqft
    2020-06-01 0 days 1,704 sqft
    2020-07-01 0 days 1,741 sqft
    2020-08-01 0 days 1,572 sqft
    2020-09-01 0 days 1,667 sqft
    2020-10-01 0 days 1,749 sqft
    2020-11-01 0 days 1,559 sqft
    2020-12-01 0 days 1,647 sqft
    2021-01-01 0 days 1,480 sqft
    2021-02-01 0 days 1,573 sqft
    2021-03-01 0 days 1,450 sqft
    2021-04-01 0 days 1,569 sqft
    2021-05-01 0 days 1,620 sqft
    2021-06-01 0 days 1,569 sqft
    2021-07-01 0 days 1,724 sqft
    2021-08-01 0 days 1,762 sqft
    2021-09-01 0 days 1,720 sqft
    2021-10-01 0 days 1,836 sqft
    2021-11-01 0 days 1,739 sqft
    2021-12-01 0 days 1,772 sqft
    2022-01-01 0 days 1,814 sqft
    2022-02-01 0 days 1,802 sqft
    2022-03-01 0 days 1,805 sqft
    2022-04-01 0 days 1,718 sqft
    2022-05-01 0 days 1,750 sqft
    2022-06-01 0 days 1,794 sqft
    2022-07-01 0 days 1,752 sqft
    2022-08-01 0 days 1,764 sqft
    2022-09-01 0 days 1,767 sqft
    2022-10-01 0 days 1,764 sqft
    2022-11-01 0 days 1,811 sqft
    2022-12-01 0 days 1,765 sqft
    2023-01-01 0 days 1,751 sqft
    2023-02-01 0 days 1,735 sqft
    2023-03-01 0 days 1,783 sqft
    2023-04-01 0 days 1,792 sqft
    2023-05-01 0 days 1,662 sqft
    2023-06-01 0 days 1,743 sqft
    2023-07-01 0 days 1,768 sqft
    2023-08-01 0 days 1,769 sqft
    2023-09-01 0 days 1,815 sqft
    2023-10-01 0 days 1,747 sqft
    2023-11-01 0 days 1,711 sqft
    2023-12-01 0 days 1,768 sqft
    2024-01-01 0 days 1,746 sqft
    2024-02-01 0 days 1,768 sqft
    2024-03-01 0 days 1,877 sqft
    Shelton's median listing age (time on market) for 2024-03-01 was 0 days.

    Shelton's median square footage for active listings during the 2024-03-01 period was 1,877 sqft. One year prior, the average listing was 1,783 sqft.

    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).