Springfield FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

SPRINGFIELD, OH

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.

Springfield's 69 lenders originated 433 FHA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $72,755,000, with an average FHA loan value of $168,025.

Springfield FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year FHA mortgages in Springfield averaged 6.31% for the week of 2024-10-11, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 6.1% for the same period.

Springfield's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $6,232.

The average rate for the prior week (2024-10-04) was 5.93% and one month ago for the week of 2024-09-06, the average rate was 6.16%.

The average rate one year ago was 7.39%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-10-11, the average rate was 7.16%.

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Springfield 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 Springfield level.

Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 59 7.13% $7,854
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 51 6.30% $8,624
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 26 6.71% $9,439
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 22 6.81% $9,073
PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY 20 7.16% $7,748
NVR Mortgage Finance, Inc. 16 5.69% $9,361
NEWREZ LLC 11 6.74% $7,247
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 10 7.35% $7,736
T2 FINANCIAL LLC 10 6.80% $10,231
NFM, INC. 9 7.60% $10,515
WRIGHT-PATT CREDIT UNION, INC. 9 6.72% $5,513
Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 8 6.19% $10,090
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC 8 6.33% $9,177
WesBanco 8 6.55% $7,409
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 7 6.63% $11,591
UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. 7 6.39% $8,789
DAS Acquisition Company, LLC 7 7.23% $9,066
The Huntington National Bank 6 7.21% $7,861
Fifth Third Bank 5 7.10% $6,552
HOMESIDE FINANCIAL, LLC 5 6.97% $10,986
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 4 6.06% $9,777
FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE, INC. 4 7.34% $8,849
POLARIS HOME FUNDING CORP. 4 6.91% $8,298
BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 4 6.94% $8,057
VAN DYK MORTGAGE CORPORATION 4 7.13% $8,200
MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. 3 6.88% $11,278
RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. 3 6.88% $6,140
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 3 6.96% $7,335
THRIVE MORTGAGE, LLC 3 7.38% $9,024
Union Savings Bank 3 6.96% $6,083
Western Ohio Mortgage Corporation 3 6.83% $9,086
EQUITY RESOURCES, INC. 3 6.83% $5,201
Mortgage Research Center, LLC 3 7.29% $3,381
Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 3 6.42% $11,344
ENDEAVOR CAPITAL, LLC. 2 6.19% $12,298
First Financial Bank 2 6.63% $8,023
MYCUMORTGAGE, LLC 2 6.88% $6,623
Hometown Equity Mortgage, LLC 2 6.63% $9,228
U.S. Bank 2 7.31% $6,278
The Union Bank Company 2 5.94% $8,692
The Park National Bank 2 7.25% $6,399
ROYAL UNITED MORTGAGE LLC 2 6.69% $9,774
PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. 2 6.75% $4,268
CHURCHILL MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.63% $9,300
Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. 2 6.31% $11,876
LIBERTY HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 7.13% $12,419
NORTHERN MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC 1 7.13% $5,114
AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION 1 7.13% $8,035
American Mortgage & Equity Consultants, Inc. 1 7.75% $8,291
AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MORTGAGE ACCEPTANCE COMPANY LLC 1 7.75% $6,790
BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 7.13% $6,005
FIRST ALLIANCE HOME MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.25% $16,261
FirstBank 1 7.50% $10,467
Flagstar Bank, FSB 1 6.25% $6,221
GENEVA FINANCIAL, LLC 1 7.25% $9,320
HOWARD HANNA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 1 7.50% $6,521
KELLER MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.00% $8,214
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 1 5.63% $12,544
MIDLAND MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.25% $9,065
MORIA DEVELOPMENT, INC. 1 7.63% $13,269
Nations Lending Corporation 1 7.25% $6,818
NATIONS RELIABLE LENDING, LLC 1 7.13% $7,003
NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC 1 7.00% $2,328
AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. 1 8.13% $10,467
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 1 5.50% $10,955
PHH Mortgage Corporation 1 7.13% $5,898
Plains Commerce Bank 1 7.75% $9,854
PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 1 6.63% $4,733
SUMMIT FUNDING, INC. 1 6.75% $7,954

The top Springfield FHA lender as defined by loan originations is CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC, with 59 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $7,854, which is $769 lower than the next largest lender, QUICKEN LOANS, LLC.

The lowest fee Springfield FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are NEWREZ LLC ($7,247), FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION ($7,736), PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY ($7,748), CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC ($7,854) and QUICKEN LOANS, LLC ($8,624).

The lowest rate Springfield FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are NVR Mortgage Finance, Inc. (5.69%), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC (6.30%), LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC (6.71%), NEWREZ LLC (6.74%) and T2 FINANCIAL LLC (6.80%).

Springfield FHA Loan Limits

Metro County Year Single Family Limit 2 Family Limit 3 Family Limit 4 Family Limit
SPRINGFIELD, OH CLARK 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
SPRINGFIELD, OH CLARK 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).