Forest City FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Forest City, NC

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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.

    Forest City's 47 lenders originated 167 FHA loans during 2024. The total origination value was $35,115,000, with an average FHA loan value of $210,269.

    Forest City FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

    30 Year FHA mortgages in Forest City averaged 6.75% for the week of 2025-07-18, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 6.527% for the same period.

    Forest City's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $7,527.

    The average rate for the prior week (2025-07-11) was 6.84% and one month ago for the week of 2025-06-13, the average rate was 6.7%.

    The average rate one year ago was 6.96%.

    For refis of the same type during the week of 2025-07-18, the average rate was 6.87%.

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

    Forest City 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 Forest City level.

    Name # of Loans 2024 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2024 Avg. Closing Costs
    QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 21 6.29% $10,714
    MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC 20 6.76% $9,888
    ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP, L.L.C. 13 6.61% $11,326
    LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 9 6.73% $7,397
    UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 8 6.36% $11,954
    SUCCESS MORTGAGE PARTNERS, INC. 7 7.00% $9,050
    CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 4 6.38% $12,873
    CARDINAL FINANCIAL 4 6.62% $12,032
    UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. 4 6.34% $10,725
    FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 3 6.38% $11,847
    GoPrime Mortgage, Inc. 3 6.92% $9,762
    HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, LTD. 3 6.71% $8,711
    BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 2 6.94% $9,760
    CMG MORTGAGE, INC. 2 6.56% $10,998
    Century Mortgage Company DBA Century Lending Company 2 6.00% $9,436
    PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY 2 6.88% $9,163
    PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 2 6.19% $5,476
    HOWARD HANNA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 1 7.13% $10,165
    INTERCOASTAL MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 6.75% $12,647
    Ixonia Bank 1 5.50% $6,777
    LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 1 7.25% $5,183
    Paramount Bank 1 6.75% $7,071
    PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 1 6.25% $12,946
    PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.63% $21,756
    POLARIS HOME FUNDING CORP. 1 5.75% $10,698
    PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.63% $0
    SUMMIT FUNDING, INC. 1 6.88% $9,756
    The Federal Savings Bank 1 6.75% $10,694
    TOTAL MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC 1 7.00% $10,654
    Alcova Mortgage LLC 1 6.99% $8,084
    VILLAGE CAPITAL MORTGAGE 1 7.25% $1,480
    AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INC. 1 5.75% $15,065
    AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MORTGAGE ACCEPTANCE COMPANY LLC 1 6.50% $11,385
    American Security Mortgage Corp. 1 6.75% $11,047
    AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC 1 6.13% $5,567
    AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.00% $15,407
    Ameris Bank 1 6.25% $7,421
    Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 1 6.13% $8,359
    CHURCHILL MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 7.25% $9,856
    Equity Prime Mortgage LLC 1 7.50% $5,300
    FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.75% $11,110
    Fifth Third Bank 1 7.00% $4,472
    First Bank 1 6.63% $11,894
    Flagstar Bank, FSB 1 6.00% $8,933
    GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY, LLC 1 6.63% $6,265
    GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 5.63% $10,874
    HARTFORD FUNDING, LTD. 1 7.00% $10,367

    The top Forest City FHA lender as defined by loan originations is QUICKEN LOANS, LLC, with 21 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $10,714, which is $826 higher than the next largest lender, MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC.

    The lowest fee Forest City FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC ($9,888), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC ($10,714), ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP, L.L.C. ($11,326), .

    The lowest rate Forest City FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are QUICKEN LOANS, LLC (6.29%), ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP, L.L.C. (6.61%), MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC (6.76%), .

    Forest City FHA Loan Limits

    Metro County Year Single Family Limit 2 Family Limit 3 Family Limit 4 Family Limit
    FOREST CITY, NC RUTHERFORD 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
    FOREST CITY, NC RUTHERFORD 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).