Odessa FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

ODESSA, TX

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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.

    Odessa's 82 lenders originated 1,381 FHA loans during 2024. The total origination value was $371,085,000, with an average FHA loan value of $268,707.

    Odessa FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

    30 Year FHA mortgages in Odessa averaged 6.58% for the week of 2025-07-18, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 6.527% for the same period.

    Odessa's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $9,315.

    The average rate for the prior week (2025-07-11) was 6.57% and one month ago for the week of 2025-06-13, the average rate was 6.73%.

    The average rate one year ago was 6.59%.

    For refis of the same type during the week of 2025-07-18, the average rate was 6.26%.

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    Odessa 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 Odessa level.

    Name # of Loans 2024 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2024 Avg. Closing Costs
    DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY, LTD. 323 5.11% $10,085
    PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY 115 6.74% $12,880
    UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 104 6.39% $12,728
    Waterstone Mortgage Corporation 58 7.03% $11,945
    SFMC, LP 51 7.00% $13,589
    CARDINAL FINANCIAL 45 7.00% $13,286
    HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, LTD. 41 6.99% $12,341
    EVERETT FINANCIAL, INC. 40 6.90% $12,618
    NATIONS RELIABLE LENDING, LLC 34 6.71% $13,436
    DIRECTIONS EQUITY, LLC 33 6.93% $6,098
    GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 32 6.64% $12,992
    QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 21 6.25% $13,613
    FLAT BRANCH MORTGAGE, INC. 18 6.51% $11,047
    FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 17 6.29% $9,361
    Nations Lending Corporation 16 6.96% $10,589
    THE MORTGAGE LINK, INC. 15 6.77% $18,073
    HOMESIDE FINANCIAL, LLC 15 6.69% $12,004
    Flanagan State Bank 11 6.14% $13,341
    Equity Prime Mortgage LLC 9 7.07% $12,481
    LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 8 7.02% $12,256
    PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 7 6.27% $7,728
    Plains Commerce Bank 6 6.02% $11,794
    CMG MORTGAGE, INC. 6 6.98% $10,734
    FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 6 7.15% $10,888
    The Loan Store, Inc. 6 5.85% $10,550
    BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 6 6.77% $9,582
    SECURITYNATIONAL MORTGAGE COMPANY 6 6.73% $12,883
    AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC 5 6.60% $6,499
    AMERICAN PORTFOLIO MORTGAGE CORPORATION 5 7.10% $9,259
    CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 5 6.80% $11,883
    GENEVA FINANCIAL, LLC 4 6.53% $13,436
    Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. 4 6.53% $9,569
    GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 4 6.66% $12,313
    NEWREZ LLC 4 6.63% $9,430
    T2 FINANCIAL LLC 4 7.22% $9,970
    ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC. 4 7.00% $7,697
    LRS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. 4 6.41% $10,742
    Century Mortgage Company DBA Century Lending Company 3 6.21% $11,862
    FBC MORTGAGE, LLC 3 6.38% $15,498
    VILLAGE CAPITAL MORTGAGE 3 6.67% $4,673
    MORTGAGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC 3 5.79% $13,119
    AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION 3 6.29% $13,607
    Lakeview Community Capital, LLC 3 6.42% $8,192
    PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC. 3 7.04% $8,518
    AXIA FINANCIAL, LLC 3 6.58% $13,901
    HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 3 6.08% $10,997
    Home Mortgage Alliance Corp 3 5.92% $13,723
    SOUTHWEST FUNDING, LP 2 6.81% $9,663
    American Mortgage Bank, LLC 2 6.38% $9,343
    CANOPY MORTGAGE, LLC 2 6.25% $17,818
    Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 2 5.63% $13,127
    City Bank 2 6.38% $8,756
    Flagstar Bank, FSB 2 7.00% $9,503
    Gateway First Bank 2 6.11% $15,330
    Ixonia Bank 2 7.19% $7,491
    JMAC LENDING, INC. 2 6.13% $12,466
    Mortgage Research Center, LLC 2 6.94% $5,472
    MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC 2 7.38% $13,067
    NBKC BANK 2 6.63% $7,365
    Network Funding, L.P. 2 7.13% $15,362
    PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 2 5.75% $4,278
    Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company, Inc. 2 6.00% $12,076
    1ST FINANCIAL, INC. 2 6.06% $25,976
    V.I.P. MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.75% $12,658
    Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 1 7.25% $8,318
    MID AMERICA MORTGAGE, INC. 1 7.25% $10,008
    Prosperity Bank 1 6.63% $7,370
    Loan Simple, Inc. 1 7.38% $13,075
    LAND HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 1 7.00% $20,108
    LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 1 6.25% $7,980
    Bank of England 1 6.25% $10,774
    ZILLOW HOME LOANS, LLC 1 6.00% $12,213
    Sunflower Bank 1 7.38% $12,367
    HOMETRUST MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 7.13% $9,553
    TEXAS TECH 1 6.13% $8,319
    GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP, CORPORATION 1 6.75% $10,128
    First National Bank Texas 1 6.25% $13,044
    FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE, INC. 1 7.13% $8,479
    CHURCHILL MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 7.25% $10,874
    OCMBC, INC. 1 6.75% $8,025
    NOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORPORATION 1 5.99% $9,328
    NATIONS DIRECT MORTGAGE, LLC 1 7.13% $10,280

    The top Odessa FHA lender as defined by loan originations is DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY, LTD., with 323 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $10,085, which is $2,794 lower than the next largest lender, PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY.

    The lowest fee Odessa FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are DIRECTIONS EQUITY, LLC ($6,098), FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION ($9,361), DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY, LTD. ($10,085), Nations Lending Corporation ($10,589) and FLAT BRANCH MORTGAGE, INC. ($11,047).

    The lowest rate Odessa FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY, LTD. (5.11%), Flanagan State Bank (6.14%), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC (6.25%), FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION (6.29%) and UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC (6.39%).

    Odessa FHA Loan Limits

    Metro County Year Single Family Limit 2 Family Limit 3 Family Limit 4 Family Limit
    ODESSA, TX ECTOR 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
    ODESSA, TX ECTOR 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).