Sonora FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Sonora, CA

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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.

    Sonora's 36 lenders originated 122 FHA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $38,260,000, with an average FHA loan value of $313,607.

    Sonora FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

    30 Year FHA mortgages in Sonora averaged 6.36% for the week of 2024-11-08, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 6.425% for the same period.

    Sonora's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $9,277.

    The average rate for the prior week (2024-11-01) was 6.33% and one month ago for the week of 2024-10-04, the average rate was 5.95%.

    The average rate one year ago was 7.6%.

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

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    Sonora 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 Sonora level.

    Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
    FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 31 6.85% $14,052
    UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 14 6.23% $14,306
    QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 8 6.19% $13,068
    AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION 5 6.05% $16,127
    Century Mortgage Company DBA Century Lending Company 5 5.85% $13,189
    CASTLE & COOKE MORTGAGE, LLC 3 6.21% $16,350
    LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 3 6.74% $11,396
    Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company, Inc. 2 6.19% $13,960
    FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 7.00% $18,921
    Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. 2 6.38% $17,610
    AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 5.94% $12,590
    NETWORK CAPITAL FUNDING CORPORATION 2 5.88% $15,989
    CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 2 6.84% $13,363
    HOMESIDE FINANCIAL, LLC 1 6.99% $19,297
    ML Mortgage Corp. 1 6.25% $10,144
    NFM, INC. 1 7.13% $9,912
    PREMIER MORTGAGE RESOURCES, L.L.C. 1 6.50% $19,706
    Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC 1 6.75% $18,357
    SNAPFI, INC. 1 5.75% $12,437
    SUMMIT FUNDING, INC. 1 5.75% $12,450
    SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. 1 7.13% $11,124
    U.S. Bank 1 6.99% $12,536
    ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.88% $13,516
    VILLAGE CAPITAL MORTGAGE 1 5.63% $3,431
    ALAMEDA MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.13% $11,429
    AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. 1 6.25% $13,755
    Bank of England 1 7.63% $12,749
    CALCON MUTUAL MORTGAGE LLC 1 5.50% $24,832
    CARDINAL FINANCIAL 1 6.75% $16,287
    CHURCHILL MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 5.75% $18,364
    Commerce Home Mortgage, Inc. 1 6.00% $14,255
    DIRECTIONS EQUITY, LLC 1 6.25% $9,277
    GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP, CORPORATION 1 6.88% $12,667
    GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 1 6.50% $17,656
    GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 5.63% $18,706
    HOMEOWNERS FINANCIAL GROUP USA, LLC 1 6.63% $15,439

    The top Sonora FHA lender as defined by loan originations is FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION, with 31 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $14,052, which is $254 lower than the next largest lender, UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC.

    The lowest fee Sonora FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION ($14,052), UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC ($14,306), .

    The lowest rate Sonora FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC (6.23%), FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION (6.85%), .

    Sonora FHA Loan Limits

    Metro County Year Single Family Limit 2 Family Limit 3 Family Limit 4 Family Limit
    SONORA, CA TUOLUMNE 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
    SONORA, CA TUOLUMNE 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).