Picayune FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Picayune, MS

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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.

    Picayune's 52 lenders originated 218 FHA loans during 2024. The total origination value was $46,760,000, with an average FHA loan value of $214,495.

    Picayune FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

    30 Year FHA mortgages in Picayune averaged 6.54% for the week of 2025-07-18, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 6.527% for the same period.

    Picayune's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $7,522.

    The average rate for the prior week (2025-07-11) was 6.74% and one month ago for the week of 2025-06-13, the average rate was 6.4%.

    The average rate one year ago was 6.66%.

    For refis of the same type during the week of 2025-07-18, the average rate was 6.55%.

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

    Picayune 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 Picayune level.

    Name # of Loans 2024 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2024 Avg. Closing Costs
    PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 40 6.36% $9,799
    KEESLER 22 5.58% $7,574
    QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 19 6.27% $9,442
    GMFS LLC 13 6.22% $8,607
    EUSTIS AND AMERICAN MORTGAGE COMPANY 11 6.56% $7,195
    BankPlus 10 6.02% $6,040
    UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 6 6.42% $9,877
    PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY 6 7.06% $9,199
    BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 5 6.40% $11,767
    CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 4 6.75% $10,460
    LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 3 6.33% $11,334
    STOCKTON MORTGAGE CORPORATION 3 5.96% $10,584
    PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 3 5.50% $8,706
    AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 3 6.25% $10,915
    NEWREZ LLC 3 6.58% $8,023
    DELMAR FINANCIAL COMPANY 2 7.19% $9,100
    FIDELITY BANK 2 5.94% $11,477
    Equity Prime Mortgage LLC 2 7.19% $11,101
    BancorpSouth 2 6.44% $13,069
    S1L, Inc. 2 5.75% $9,031
    T2 FINANCIAL LLC 2 5.94% $11,489
    TOWNE MORTGAGE COMPANY 2 6.00% $9,538
    UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. 2 5.94% $12,847
    Hancock Whitney Bank 2 5.88% $7,862
    FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.07% $7,505
    U.S. Bank 1 6.63% $7,169
    AFFORDABLE MORTGAGE ADVISORS, LLC. 1 7.25% $5,513
    Wolfe Financial, Inc 1 6.25% $13,102
    AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. 1 7.25% $9,550
    ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC. 1 5.99% $3,273
    Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 1 6.63% $11,734
    Century Mortgage Company DBA Century Lending Company 1 6.50% $10,101
    CHURCHILL MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 5.88% $8,623
    CMG MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.75% $8,178
    Cornerstone First Mortgage, Inc 1 6.25% $10,126
    CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING, INC. 1 6.75% $22,084
    FIRST COLONY MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.25% $14,749
    Flagstar Bank, FSB 1 6.25% $3,918
    FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.75% $16,359
    GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 1 6.75% $9,688
    Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Company 1 6.50% $9,031
    HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 1 5.99% $5,158
    Magnolia Bank 1 6.25% $8,542
    Merchants & Marine Bank 1 6.75% $7,058
    MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC 1 5.75% $9,033
    MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.75% $8,119
    Nations Lending Corporation 1 7.25% $5,710
    OCMBC, INC. 1 6.13% $12,244
    PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.75% $8,486
    PREMIA MORTGAGE, LLC 1 7.13% $5,801
    Regions Bank 1 6.25% $8,679
    Trustmark National Bank 1 6.25% $7,272

    The top Picayune FHA lender as defined by loan originations is PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC, with 40 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $9,799, which is $2,225 higher than the next largest lender, KEESLER.

    The lowest fee Picayune FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are BankPlus ($6,040), EUSTIS AND AMERICAN MORTGAGE COMPANY ($7,195), KEESLER ($7,574), GMFS LLC ($8,607) and QUICKEN LOANS, LLC ($9,442).

    The lowest rate Picayune FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are KEESLER (5.58%), BankPlus (6.02%), GMFS LLC (6.22%), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC (6.27%) and PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC (6.36%).

    Picayune FHA Loan Limits

    Metro County Year Single Family Limit 2 Family Limit 3 Family Limit 4 Family Limit
    PICAYUNE, MS PEARL RIVER 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
    PICAYUNE, MS PEARL RIVER 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).