Wooster FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Wooster, OH

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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.

    Wooster's 53 lenders originated 206 FHA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $40,880,000, with an average FHA loan value of $198,447.

    Wooster FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

    30 Year FHA mortgages in Wooster averaged 6.75% for the week of 2024-11-08, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 6.425% for the same period.

    Wooster's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $6,889.

    The average rate for the prior week (2024-11-01) was 6.63% and one month ago for the week of 2024-10-04, the average rate was 6.15%.

    The average rate one year ago was 7.49%.

    For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-11-08, the average rate was 6.99%.

    Click on whitespace and scroll within the chart to zoom in/out. Larger bubbles equate with more originations.

    Wooster 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 Wooster level.

    Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
    CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 45 7.05% $9,820
    QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 38 6.12% $10,035
    FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 9 6.76% $7,531
    The Huntington National Bank 8 6.88% $7,844
    UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 7 6.20% $12,722
    AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC 6 6.48% $10,843
    UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. 6 6.79% $10,849
    PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 4 6.22% $10,353
    RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. 4 6.50% $5,220
    NEWREZ LLC 4 5.97% $10,779
    TOP FLITE FINANCIAL, INC. 3 6.96% $15,242
    Nations Lending Corporation 3 6.92% $7,658
    Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 3 5.96% $10,368
    MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. 2 6.88% $14,079
    NATIONWIDE MORTGAGE BANKERS, INC. 2 7.00% $6,838
    NVR Mortgage Finance, Inc. 2 5.25% $10,741
    PNC Bank 2 6.75% $6,313
    HOWARD HANNA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 2 6.56% $6,596
    PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. 2 6.69% $14,178
    JPMorgan Chase Bank 2 6.94% $6,786
    BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 2 6.50% $11,888
    LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 2 6.31% $8,902
    Mortgage Research Center, LLC 2 6.75% $6,234
    Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 2 6.13% $15,538
    Flagstar Bank, FSB 2 6.92% $5,871
    FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.50% $11,281
    ABSOLUTE HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.63% $12,975
    ZILLOW HOME LOANS, LLC 1 6.63% $13,779
    AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MORTGAGE ACCEPTANCE COMPANY LLC 1 7.25% $7,715
    CARDINAL FINANCIAL 1 6.25% $12,496
    Citizens Bank 1 6.13% $8,292
    CONTOUR MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.00% $8,451
    DELMAR FINANCIAL COMPANY 1 6.50% $9,497
    Fifth Third Bank 1 6.13% $6,656
    FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE, INC. 1 7.50% $6,426
    GENEVA FINANCIAL, LLC 1 6.25% $12,210
    GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 1 6.13% $7,835
    GVC MORTGAGE, INC. 1 7.38% $9,393
    LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 1 7.75% $9,985
    MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC 1 7.25% $12,050
    M&T Bank 1 7.25% $6,413
    NATIONS DIRECT MORTGAGE, LLC 1 7.25% $7,625
    NFM, INC. 1 7.63% $9,927
    PHH Mortgage Corporation 1 5.88% $8,881
    POLARIS HOME FUNDING CORP. 1 7.50% $7,528
    PREMIER LENDING, INC. 1 6.75% $11,132
    RELIANCE FIRST CAPITAL, LLC 1 7.25% $7,669
    Stifel Bank and Trust 1 6.38% $6,546
    THE EQUITABLE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.63% $6,390
    The Farmers National Bank of Canfield 1 6.88% $6,202
    U.S. Bank 1 7.63% $8,673
    VILLAGE CAPITAL MORTGAGE 1 6.13% $7,672
    V.I.P. MORTGAGE, INC. 1 5.75% $11,377

    The top Wooster FHA lender as defined by loan originations is CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC, with 45 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $9,820, which is $215 lower than the next largest lender, QUICKEN LOANS, LLC.

    The lowest fee Wooster FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC ($9,820), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC ($10,035), .

    The lowest rate Wooster FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are QUICKEN LOANS, LLC (6.12%), CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC (7.05%), .

    Wooster FHA Loan Limits

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