State College FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

STATE COLLEGE, PA

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.

State College's 27 lenders originated 97 FHA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $23,005,000, with an average FHA loan value of $237,165.

State College FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year FHA mortgages in State College averaged 6.31% for the week of 2024-10-25, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 6.253% for the same period.

State College's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $8,411.

The average rate for the prior week (2024-10-18) was 6.2% and one month ago for the week of 2024-09-20, the average rate was 5.52%.

The average rate one year ago was 7.26%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-10-25, the average rate was 6.25%.

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State College 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 State College level.

Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
Citizens Bank 13 6.03% $14,243
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 13 6.12% $13,420
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 11 6.50% $12,303
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 10 7.06% $10,741
NEWREZ LLC 5 7.13% $10,518
HOMESIDE FINANCIAL, LLC 4 7.28% $8,169
Flagstar Bank, FSB 4 7.20% $9,607
TOWNE MORTGAGE COMPANY 3 5.75% $12,214
First National Bank of Pennsylvania 2 6.00% $7,344
FIRST HERITAGE FINANCIAL, LLC 2 7.12% $6,432
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.75% $11,990
Century Mortgage Company DBA Century Lending Company 2 6.19% $9,103
Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 2 6.38% $14,794
AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. 1 6.63% $9,999
VILLAGE CAPITAL MORTGAGE 1 6.75% $3,773
AmeriServ Financial Bank 1 5.99% $12,490
Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 1 6.50% $13,076
CONTOUR MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 5.63% $12,125
EMM LOANS LLC 1 5.50% $10,395
Equity Prime Mortgage LLC 1 7.75% $10,664
Integrity Home Mortgage Corp 1 6.25% $10,405
LIBERTY HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.25% $13,450
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 1 5.99% $13,807
LOANPAL, LLC 1 6.50% $11,927
Meridian Bank Corporation 1 6.50% $15,708
NORWICH COMMERCIAL GROUP, INC. 1 7.75% $10,821
SUMMIT FUNDING, INC. 1 6.99% $20,037

The top State College FHA lender as defined by loan originations is Citizens Bank, with 13 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $14,243, which is $823 higher than the next largest lender, QUICKEN LOANS, LLC.

The lowest fee State College FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION ($10,741), UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC ($12,303), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC ($13,420), Citizens Bank ($14,243) and .

The lowest rate State College FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Citizens Bank (6.03%), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC (6.12%), UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC (6.50%), FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION (7.06%) and .

State College FHA Loan Limits

Metro County Year Single Family Limit 2 Family Limit 3 Family Limit 4 Family Limit
STATE COLLEGE, PA CENTRE 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
STATE COLLEGE, PA CENTRE 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).