Washington FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats
Washington
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.
Washington FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates
30 Year FHA mortgages in Washington
averaged
6.21%
for the week of 2023-05-26, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of
6.612% for the same period.
Washington's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $10,498.
The average rate for the prior week (2023-05-19) was
6.09% and
one month ago for the week of 2023-04-21, the
average rate was 6.13%.
The average rate one year ago was 4.74%.
For refis of the same type during the week of 2023-05-26, the average rate
was 5.02%.
Washington 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 Washington level.
The top Washington FHA lender as defined by loan originations is CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC., with
859 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are
$14,711, which is $710
higher than the next largest lender,
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC.
The lowest fee Washington FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are
MEMBER FIRST MORTGAGE, LLC ($4,261), CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE, LLC ($5,322), MID AMERICA MORTGAGE, INC. ($5,750), LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC ($8,444) and Wells Fargo Bank ($8,991).
The lowest rate Washington FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are
VILLAGE CAPITAL MORTGAGE (3.63%), LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC (3.74%), KeyBank (3.79%), Lakeview Community Capital, LLC (3.90%) and AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INC. (4.05%).
Washington FHA Loan Limits
| Metro | County | Year | Single Family Limit | 2 Family Limit | 3 Family Limit | 4 Family Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTHELLO, WA | ADAMS | 2022 | $420,680 | $538,650 | $651,050 | $809,150 |
| LEWISTON, ID-WA | ASOTIN | 2022 | $420,680 | $538,650 | $651,050 | $809,150 |
| KENNEWICK-RICHLAND, WA | BENTON | 2022 | $420,680 | $538,650 | $651,050 | $809,150 |
| WENATCHEE, WA | CHELAN | 2022 | $420,680 | $538,650 | $651,050 | $809,150 |
| PORT ANGELES, WA | CLALLAM | 2022 | $420,680 | $538,650 | $651,050 | $809,150 |
| PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA | CLARK | 2022 | $598,000 | $765,550 | $925,350 | $1,150,000 |
| NON-METRO | COLUMBIA | 2022 | $420,680 | $538,650 | $651,050 | $809,150 |
| LONGVIEW, WA | COWLITZ | 2022 | $420,680 | $538,650 | $651,050 | $809,150 |
| WENATCHEE, WA | DOUGLAS | 2022 | $420,680 | $538,650 | $651,050 | $809,150 |
| NON-METRO | FERRY | 2022 | $420,680 | $538,650 | $651,050 | $809,150 |
| KENNEWICK-RICHLAND, WA | FRANKLIN | 2022 | $420,680 | $538,650 | $651,050 | $809,150 |
| NON-METRO | GARFIELD | 2022 | $420,680 | $538,650 | $651,050 | $809,150 |
| MOSES LAKE, WA | GRANT | 2022 | $420,680 | $538,650 | $651,050 | $809,150 |
| ABERDEEN, WA | GRAYS HARBOR | 2022 | $420,680 | $538,650 | $651,050 | $809,150 |
| OAK HARBOR, WA | ISLAND | 2022 | $511,750 | $655,150 | $791,900 | $984,150 |
| NON-METRO | JEFFERSON | 2022 | $420,680 | $538,650 | $651,050 | $809,150 |
| SEATTLE-TACOMA-BELLEVUE, WA | KING | 2022 | $891,250 | $1,140,950 | $1,379,150 | $1,713,950 |
| BREMERTON-SILVERDALE-PORT ORCHARD, WA | KITSAP | 2022 | $497,950 | $637,450 | $770,550 | $957,600 |
| ELLENSBURG, WA | KITTITAS | 2022 | $420,680 | $538,650 | $651,050 | $809,150 |
| NON-METRO | KLICKITAT | 2022 | $420,680 | $538,650 | $651,050 | $809,150 |
| CENTRALIA, WA | LEWIS | 2022 | $420,680 | $538,650 | $651,050 | $809,150 |
| NON-METRO | LINCOLN | 2022 | $420,680 | $538,650 | $651,050 | $809,150 |
| SHELTON, WA | MASON | 2022 | $420,680 | $538,650 | $651,050 | $809,150 |
| NON-METRO | OKANOGAN | 2022 | $420,680 | $538,650 | $651,050 | $809,150 |
| NON-METRO | PACIFIC | 2022 | $420,680 | $538,650 | $651,050 | $809,150 |
| NON-METRO | PEND OREILLE | 2022 | $420,680 | $538,650 | $651,050 | $809,150 |
| SEATTLE-TACOMA-BELLEVUE, WA | PIERCE | 2022 | $891,250 | $1,140,950 | $1,379,150 | $1,713,950 |
| NON-METRO | SAN JUAN | 2020 | $497,950 | $637,450 | $770,550 | $957,600 |
| MOUNT VERNON-ANACORTES, WA | SKAGIT | 2022 | $473,800 | $606,550 | $733,150 | $911,150 |
| PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA | SKAMANIA | 2022 | $598,000 | $765,550 | $925,350 | $1,150,000 |
| SEATTLE-TACOMA-BELLEVUE, WA | SNOHOMISH | 2022 | $891,250 | $1,140,950 | $1,379,150 | $1,713,950 |
| SPOKANE-SPOKANE VALLEY, WA | SPOKANE | 2022 | $420,680 | $538,650 | $651,050 | $809,150 |
| SPOKANE-SPOKANE VALLEY, WA | STEVENS | 2022 | $420,680 | $538,650 | $651,050 | $809,150 |
| OLYMPIA-LACEY-TUMWATER, WA | THURSTON | 2022 | $477,250 | $610,950 | $738,500 | $917,800 |
| NON-METRO | WAHKIAKUM | 2022 | $420,680 | $538,650 | $651,050 | $809,150 |
| WALLA WALLA, WA | WALLA WALLA | 2022 | $420,680 | $538,650 | $651,050 | $809,150 |
| BELLINGHAM, WA | WHATCOM | 2022 | $514,050 | $658,050 | $795,450 | $988,550 |
| PULLMAN, WA | WHITMAN | 2022 | $420,680 | $538,650 | $651,050 | $809,150 |
| YAKIMA, WA | YAKIMA | 2022 | $420,680 | $538,650 | $651,050 | $809,150 |
| OTHELLO, WA | ADAMS | 2023 | $472,030 | $604,400 | $730,525 | $907,900 |
| LEWISTON, ID-WA | ASOTIN | 2023 | $472,030 | $604,400 | $730,525 | $907,900 |
| KENNEWICK-RICHLAND, WA | BENTON | 2023 | $472,030 | $604,400 | $730,525 | $907,900 |
| WENATCHEE, WA | CHELAN | 2023 | $506,000 | $647,750 | $783,000 | $973,100 |
| PORT ANGELES, WA | CLALLAM | 2023 | $472,030 | $604,400 | $730,525 | $907,900 |
| PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA | CLARK | 2023 | $672,750 | $861,250 | $1,041,050 | $1,293,750 |
| NON-METRO | COLUMBIA | 2023 | $472,030 | $604,400 | $730,525 | $907,900 |
| LONGVIEW, WA | COWLITZ | 2023 | $472,030 | $604,400 | $730,525 | $907,900 |
| WENATCHEE, WA | DOUGLAS | 2023 | $506,000 | $647,750 | $783,000 | $973,100 |
| NON-METRO | FERRY | 2023 | $472,030 | $604,400 | $730,525 | $907,900 |
| KENNEWICK-RICHLAND, WA | FRANKLIN | 2023 | $472,030 | $604,400 | $730,525 | $907,900 |
| NON-METRO | GARFIELD | 2023 | $472,030 | $604,400 | $730,525 | $907,900 |
| MOSES LAKE, WA | GRANT | 2023 | $472,030 | $604,400 | $730,525 | $907,900 |
| ABERDEEN, WA | GRAYS HARBOR | 2023 | $472,030 | $604,400 | $730,525 | $907,900 |
| OAK HARBOR, WA | ISLAND | 2023 | $575,000 | $736,100 | $889,800 | $1,105,800 |
| NON-METRO | JEFFERSON | 2023 | $472,030 | $604,400 | $730,525 | $907,900 |
| SEATTLE-TACOMA-BELLEVUE, WA | KING | 2023 | $977,500 | $1,251,400 | $1,512,650 | $1,879,850 |
| BREMERTON-SILVERDALE-PORT ORCHARD, WA | KITSAP | 2023 | $563,500 | $721,400 | $872,000 | $1,083,650 |
| ELLENSBURG, WA | KITTITAS | 2023 | $474,950 | $608,000 | $734,950 | $913,350 |
| NON-METRO | KLICKITAT | 2023 | $472,030 | $604,400 | $730,525 | $907,900 |
| CENTRALIA, WA | LEWIS | 2023 | $472,030 | $604,400 | $730,525 | $907,900 |
| NON-METRO | LINCOLN | 2023 | $472,030 | $604,400 | $730,525 | $907,900 |
| SHELTON, WA | MASON | 2023 | $472,030 | $604,400 | $730,525 | $907,900 |
| NON-METRO | OKANOGAN | 2023 | $472,030 | $604,400 | $730,525 | $907,900 |
| NON-METRO | PACIFIC | 2023 | $472,030 | $604,400 | $730,525 | $907,900 |
| NON-METRO | PEND OREILLE | 2023 | $472,030 | $604,400 | $730,525 | $907,900 |
| SEATTLE-TACOMA-BELLEVUE, WA | PIERCE | 2023 | $977,500 | $1,251,400 | $1,512,650 | $1,879,850 |
| NON-METRO | SAN JUAN | 2023 | $497,950 | $637,450 | $770,550 | $957,600 |
| MOUNT VERNON-ANACORTES, WA | SKAGIT | 2023 | $545,100 | $697,800 | $843,500 | $1,048,300 |
| PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA | SKAMANIA | 2023 | $672,750 | $861,250 | $1,041,050 | $1,293,750 |
| SEATTLE-TACOMA-BELLEVUE, WA | SNOHOMISH | 2023 | $977,500 | $1,251,400 | $1,512,650 | $1,879,850 |
| SPOKANE-SPOKANE VALLEY, WA | SPOKANE | 2023 | $472,030 | $604,400 | $730,525 | $907,900 |
| SPOKANE-SPOKANE VALLEY, WA | STEVENS | 2023 | $472,030 | $604,400 | $730,525 | $907,900 |
| OLYMPIA-LACEY-TUMWATER, WA | THURSTON | 2023 | $546,250 | $699,300 | $845,300 | $1,050,500 |
| NON-METRO | WAHKIAKUM | 2023 | $472,030 | $604,400 | $730,525 | $907,900 |
| WALLA WALLA, WA | WALLA WALLA | 2023 | $472,030 | $604,400 | $730,525 | $907,900 |
| BELLINGHAM, WA | WHATCOM | 2023 | $603,750 | $772,900 | $934,250 | $1,161,050 |
| PULLMAN, WA | WHITMAN | 2023 | $472,030 | $604,400 | $730,525 | $907,900 |
| YAKIMA, WA | YAKIMA | 2023 | $472,030 | $604,400 | $730,525 | $907,900 |