New Castle FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

New Castle, PA

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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.

    New Castle's 55 lenders originated 221 FHA loans during 2024. The total origination value was $31,525,000, with an average FHA loan value of $142,647.

    New Castle FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

    30 Year FHA mortgages in New Castle averaged 6.52% for the week of 2025-07-18, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 6.527% for the same period.

    New Castle's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $6,429.

    The average rate for the prior week (2025-07-11) was 6.82% and one month ago for the week of 2025-06-13, the average rate was 6.67%.

    The average rate one year ago was 6.73%.

    For refis of the same type during the week of 2025-07-18, the average rate was 7.58%.

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    New Castle 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 New Castle level.

    Name # of Loans 2024 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2024 Avg. Closing Costs
    QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 34 6.50% $8,309
    UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 15 6.46% $8,335
    Ixonia Bank 15 6.77% $7,150
    The Huntington National Bank 13 6.73% $7,332
    Union Savings Bank 11 6.11% $5,802
    HOWARD HANNA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 9 6.36% $6,567
    ALLIED MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. 6 6.50% $9,845
    WesBanco 5 6.40% $5,376
    Equity Prime Mortgage LLC 5 6.78% $9,919
    MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC 5 6.58% $8,741
    Flagstar Bank, FSB 5 6.55% $6,922
    JLB CORPORATION 4 6.21% $8,981
    Mortgage Research Center, LLC 4 6.94% $3,737
    BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 3 6.92% $6,246
    AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. 3 7.04% $10,481
    AFFORDABLE MORTGAGE ADVISORS, LLC. 3 6.42% $9,318
    LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 3 6.42% $9,352
    Citizens Bank 3 6.38% $7,628
    PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC. 3 6.54% $14,539
    PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 3 6.25% $9,426
    ZILLOW HOME LOANS, LLC 2 6.69% $6,463
    Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A. 2 6.50% $6,652
    Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 2 5.81% $7,817
    Century Mortgage Company DBA Century Lending Company 2 6.00% $7,377
    CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 2 7.12% $7,508
    EQUITY RESOURCES, INC. 2 6.50% $7,550
    First Commonwealth Bank 2 6.44% $5,678
    FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE, INC. 2 6.81% $8,896
    FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.44% $6,623
    GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY, LLC 2 6.50% $7,217
    GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 2 7.03% $13,532
    Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 2 7.00% $8,922
    STOCKTON MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.56% $11,162
    UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. 2 7.44% $6,281
    Victorian Finance, LLC 2 6.63% $7,903
    WEST PENN FINANCIAL SERVICE CENTER, INC. 2 6.25% $6,881
    MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. 1 5.25% $20,154
    NATIONS DIRECT MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.75% $7,632
    Nations Lending Corporation 1 6.50% $5,109
    NATIONWIDE MORTGAGE BANKERS, INC. 1 7.25% $10,039
    Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. 1 5.75% $13,882
    FIRST HERITAGE FINANCIAL, LLC 1 6.63% $7,250
    PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 1 7.13% $7,631
    EVANSVILLE TEACHERS 1 5.63% $11,450
    PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY 1 6.75% $12,471
    Cornerstone First Mortgage, Inc 1 7.75% $5,797
    AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION 1 5.25% $9,505
    CMG MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.50% $6,807
    AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.75% $11,684
    CALCON MUTUAL MORTGAGE LLC 1 6.75% $7,550
    JMAC LENDING, INC. 1 5.75% $10,571
    MILEND, INC. 1 5.75% $11,357
    GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 6.75% $9,980
    First National Bank of Pennsylvania 1 6.25% $8,658
    BAY EQUITY LLC 1 6.13% $12,874

    The top New Castle FHA lender as defined by loan originations is QUICKEN LOANS, LLC, with 34 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $8,309, which is $26 lower than the next largest lender, UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC.

    The lowest fee New Castle FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Union Savings Bank ($5,802), Ixonia Bank ($7,150), The Huntington National Bank ($7,332), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC ($8,309) and UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC ($8,335).

    The lowest rate New Castle FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Union Savings Bank (6.11%), UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC (6.46%), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC (6.50%), The Huntington National Bank (6.73%) and Ixonia Bank (6.77%).

    New Castle FHA Loan Limits

    Metro County Year Single Family Limit 2 Family Limit 3 Family Limit 4 Family Limit
    NEW CASTLE, PA LAWRENCE 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
    NEW CASTLE, PA LAWRENCE 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).