Weirton FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

WEIRTON-STEUBENVILLE, WV-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.

Weirton's 47 lenders originated 283 FHA loans during 2024. The total origination value was $44,885,000, with an average FHA loan value of $158,604.

Weirton FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year FHA mortgages in Weirton averaged 0.35% for the week of 2025-06-20, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 0% for the same period.

Weirton's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $6,056.

The average rate for the prior week (2025-06-13) was 6.83% and one month ago for the week of 2025-05-16, the average rate was 6.79%.

The average rate one year ago was 6.75%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2025-06-20, the average rate was 0.76%.

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Weirton 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 Weirton level.

Name # of Loans 2024 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2024 Avg. Closing Costs
POLARIS HOME FUNDING CORP. 44 6.69% $8,210
WesBanco 38 6.04% $7,207
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 33 6.47% $8,263
U.S. Bank 16 6.88% $5,813
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 14 6.23% $7,441
The Huntington National Bank 11 6.51% $7,102
MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC 9 7.51% $7,604
BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 9 7.21% $9,742
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 7 6.27% $9,189
Waterstone Mortgage Corporation 6 7.31% $8,736
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 5 6.25% $10,170
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 4 6.25% $8,982
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 4 7.13% $6,266
UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. 3 7.00% $6,999
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 3 6.04% $13,149
MID AMERICA MORTGAGE, INC. 2 6.63% $3,843
Flagstar Bank, FSB 2 7.13% $9,731
PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY 2 6.50% $7,685
Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 2 6.69% $8,628
NEWREZ LLC 2 6.50% $6,804
DEVELOPER'S MORTGAGE COMPANY 2 6.25% $3,295
Ixonia Bank 2 6.88% $11,230
PNC Bank 2 6.69% $6,800
Victorian Finance, LLC 2 6.31% $9,431
LIBERTY HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 7.31% $11,306
ENDEAVOR CAPITAL, LLC. 2 6.50% $8,757
RELIANCE FIRST CAPITAL, LLC 2 6.38% $9,990
DAS Acquisition Company, LLC 2 7.13% $6,982
ZILLOW HOME LOANS, LLC 1 7.25% $7,856
Citizens Bank 1 7.00% $7,377
EMM LOANS LLC 1 6.25% $19,954
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 7.25% $7,199
FIRST ALLIANCE HOME MORTGAGE, LLC 1 4.88% $19,244
Gateway First Bank 1 6.25% $8,942
GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY, LLC 1 6.13% $7,794
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 6.13% $8,719
HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 1 6.50% $4,188
LOANPAL, LLC 1 5.99% $20,151
Mortgage Research Center, LLC 1 7.75% $3,502
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.75% $18,534
NFM, INC. 1 6.63% $8,003
PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC. 1 8.00% $5,549
Republic State Mortgage Co. 1 7.13% $2,364
SENTE MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.25% $12,046
SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. 1 6.38% $10,896
VILLAGE CAPITAL MORTGAGE 1 7.25% $1,411
Wells Fargo Bank 1 7.13% $7,011

The top Weirton FHA lender as defined by loan originations is POLARIS HOME FUNDING CORP., with 44 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $8,210, which is $1,003 higher than the next largest lender, WesBanco.

The lowest fee Weirton FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are U.S. Bank ($5,813), The Huntington National Bank ($7,102), WesBanco ($7,207), LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC ($7,441) and POLARIS HOME FUNDING CORP. ($8,210).

The lowest rate Weirton FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are WesBanco (6.04%), LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC (6.23%), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC (6.47%), The Huntington National Bank (6.51%) and POLARIS HOME FUNDING CORP. (6.69%).

Weirton FHA Loan Limits

Metro County Year Single Family Limit 2 Family Limit 3 Family Limit 4 Family Limit
WEIRTON-STEUBENVILLE, WV-OH JEFFERSON 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
WEIRTON-STEUBENVILLE, WV-OH BROOKE 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
WEIRTON-STEUBENVILLE, WV-OH HANCOCK 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
WEIRTON-STEUBENVILLE, WV-OH JEFFERSON 2023 $472,030 $604,400 $730,525 $907,900
WEIRTON-STEUBENVILLE, WV-OH BROOKE 2023 $472,030 $604,400 $730,525 $907,900
WEIRTON-STEUBENVILLE, WV-OH HANCOCK 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).