Wausau FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

WAUSAU-WESTON, WI

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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.

    Wausau's 34 lenders originated 195 FHA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $35,335,000, with an average FHA loan value of $181,205.

    Wausau FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

    30 Year FHA mortgages in Wausau averaged 6.53% for the week of 2024-07-19, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 6.59% for the same period.

    Wausau's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $6,338.

    The average rate for the prior week (2024-07-12) was 6.58% and one month ago for the week of 2024-06-14, the average rate was 6.53%.

    The average rate one year ago was 6.72%.

    For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-07-19, the average rate was 6.45%.

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    Wausau 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 Wausau level.

    Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
    GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 28 6.63% $7,627
    QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 25 6.36% $8,337
    Ixonia Bank 21 7.09% $9,797
    Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. 11 7.14% $8,577
    Nations Lending Corporation 10 7.10% $5,781
    U.S. Bank 6 6.75% $7,393
    Associated Bank 6 6.44% $5,481
    Waterstone Mortgage Corporation 5 6.13% $10,191
    CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 5 6.84% $12,340
    Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 5 6.55% $9,033
    UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 4 5.97% $11,066
    ENDEAVOR CAPITAL, LLC. 4 6.56% $8,766
    Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 4 6.19% $11,220
    FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 4 7.53% $9,587
    Mortgage Research Center, LLC 3 7.33% $7,574
    AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 3 6.13% $8,894
    Bank Five Nine 3 6.25% $6,987
    FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 3 7.25% $10,419
    LAND HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 3 7.33% $6,457
    LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 3 6.25% $10,141
    Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC 3 5.96% $13,010
    BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 2 7.38% $11,074
    V.I.P. MORTGAGE, INC. 2 6.25% $8,852
    NEWREZ LLC 2 6.00% $10,497
    LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 1 6.75% $7,742
    TOWNE MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 6.99% $6,905
    First Federal Bank 1 7.13% $5,913
    University of Wisconsin Credit Union 1 6.88% $8,267
    EMBRACE HOME LOANS, INC. 1 6.75% $7,888
    VERITAS FUNDING, LLC 1 6.75% $10,358
    NETWORK CAPITAL FUNDING CORPORATION 1 5.50% $7,414
    MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.75% $10,320
    AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. 1 6.13% $14,530
    Plains Commerce Bank 1 7.63% $13,302

    The top Wausau FHA lender as defined by loan originations is GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY, with 28 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $7,627, which is $710 lower than the next largest lender, QUICKEN LOANS, LLC.

    The lowest fee Wausau FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Nations Lending Corporation ($5,781), GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY ($7,627), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC ($8,337), Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. ($8,577) and Ixonia Bank ($9,797).

    The lowest rate Wausau FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are QUICKEN LOANS, LLC (6.36%), GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY (6.63%), Ixonia Bank (7.09%), Nations Lending Corporation (7.10%) and Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. (7.14%).

    Wausau FHA Loan Limits

    Metro County Year Single Family Limit 2 Family Limit 3 Family Limit 4 Family Limit
    WAUSAU-WESTON, WI LINCOLN 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
    WAUSAU-WESTON, WI MARATHON 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
    WAUSAU-WESTON, WI LINCOLN 2023 $472,030 $604,400 $730,525 $907,900
    WAUSAU-WESTON, WI MARATHON 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).