Tiffin FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Tiffin, 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.

Tiffin's 33 lenders originated 131 FHA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $18,555,000, with an average FHA loan value of $141,641.

Tiffin FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year FHA mortgages in Tiffin averaged 6.79% for the week of 2024-11-08, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 6.425% for the same period.

Tiffin's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $6,104.

The average rate for the prior week (2024-11-01) was 6.66% and one month ago for the week of 2024-10-04, the average rate was 6.18%.

The average rate one year ago was 7.73%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-11-08, the average rate was 6.23%.

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Tiffin 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 Tiffin level.

Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 42 6.92% $7,121
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 18 6.39% $8,584
The Huntington National Bank 4 6.66% $6,406
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC 3 6.25% $6,307
BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 3 6.50% $7,515
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 3 7.04% $10,111
UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. 3 7.04% $9,195
GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 2 7.25% $7,091
MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. 2 6.50% $12,704
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.56% $9,712
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 5.88% $10,302
Fifth Third Bank 2 6.44% $4,462
U.S. Bank 2 6.69% $5,054
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 2 6.40% $14,996
NEWREZ LLC 1 7.25% $3,922
NFM, INC. 1 7.63% $10,743
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 1 6.75% $10,393
POLARIS HOME FUNDING CORP. 1 7.13% $13,227
Servion, Inc. 1 6.75% $7,869
LEADERONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1 7.13% $3,873
Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A. 1 6.75% $7,667
Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 1 6.13% $10,693
Civista Bank 1 6.75% $4,563
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 7.13% $8,123
First Federal Bank of the Midwest 1 6.88% $8,756
Flagstar Bank, FSB 1 7.50% $14,108
GENEVA FINANCIAL, LLC 1 7.13% $6,263
JPMorgan Chase Bank 1 7.50% $3,202
KeyBank 1 6.88% $7,947
AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION 1 5.63% $6,077
MID AMERICA MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.75% $2,748
Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 1 5.75% $3,371
NBKC BANK 1 6.63% $5,111

The top Tiffin FHA lender as defined by loan originations is LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC, with 42 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $7,121, which is $1,463 lower than the next largest lender, QUICKEN LOANS, LLC.

The lowest fee Tiffin FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC ($7,121), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC ($8,584), .

The lowest rate Tiffin FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are QUICKEN LOANS, LLC (6.39%), LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC (6.92%), .

Tiffin FHA Loan Limits

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