Rocky Mount FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

ROCKY MOUNT, NC

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.

Rocky Mount's 102 lenders originated 588 FHA loans during 2024. The total origination value was $139,570,000, with an average FHA loan value of $237,364.

Rocky Mount FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year FHA mortgages in Rocky Mount averaged 6.35% for the week of 2025-07-18, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 6.527% for the same period.

Rocky Mount's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $7,907.

The average rate for the prior week (2025-07-11) was 6.34% and one month ago for the week of 2025-06-13, the average rate was 6.5%.

The average rate one year ago was 6.86%.

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

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Rocky Mount 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 Rocky Mount level.

Name # of Loans 2024 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2024 Avg. Closing Costs
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 45 6.44% $9,006
ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP, L.L.C. 39 6.75% $11,951
VELOCIO MORTGAGE L.L.C. 36 4.84% $7,720
Keystone Funding, Inc. 23 6.32% $11,294
GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 19 6.37% $10,980
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 18 6.23% $11,524
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 17 6.61% $11,020
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 17 5.94% $10,545
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 17 6.32% $11,719
DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY, LTD. 16 4.52% $7,398
FBC MORTGAGE, LLC 14 5.72% $9,588
NVR Mortgage Finance, Inc. 14 6.16% $11,716
T2 FINANCIAL LLC 13 6.69% $10,253
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC 11 6.73% $9,132
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 11 7.00% $11,098
INTERCOASTAL MORTGAGE COMPANY 8 6.75% $8,921
INSPIRE HOME LOANS INC. 8 5.41% $6,978
CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING, INC. 7 6.75% $10,260
LOANPAL, LLC 7 6.03% $11,082
Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 7 6.61% $11,147
SeaTrust Mortgage Company 7 6.50% $10,941
NFM, INC. 6 6.60% $13,020
American Security Mortgage Corp. 6 6.33% $8,770
BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 6 6.81% $8,374
NEWREZ LLC 6 6.38% $11,442
Truist 5 6.50% $8,867
CARDINAL FINANCIAL 5 6.95% $14,230
Mortgage Research Center, LLC 5 6.62% $7,165
GoPrime Mortgage, Inc. 5 6.75% $11,063
Alcova Mortgage LLC 5 6.83% $7,637
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 5 6.33% $8,228
MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC 4 7.06% $10,293
Equity Prime Mortgage LLC 4 7.19% $9,861
ZILLOW HOME LOANS, LLC 4 6.03% $10,531
North State Bank 3 6.92% $7,127
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 3 6.21% $7,734
DELMAR FINANCIAL COMPANY 3 6.71% $11,997
MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. 3 6.63% $17,326
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 3 6.00% $8,255
PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY 3 7.04% $8,996
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 3 6.46% $12,838
AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC 3 6.63% $6,623
MILEND, INC. 3 6.75% $11,747
AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INC. 3 6.29% $14,959
Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC 2 6.88% $9,289
AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MORTGAGE ACCEPTANCE COMPANY LLC 2 5.75% $19,275
CMG MORTGAGE, INC. 2 7.00% $11,737
JPMorgan Chase Bank 2 6.88% $9,653
Loan Simple, Inc. 2 7.00% $15,771
Nations Lending Corporation 2 6.50% $12,152
PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC. 2 7.69% $6,289
POLARIS HOME FUNDING CORP. 2 6.63% $15,373
PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. 2 6.75% $11,214
Towne Mortgage of the Carolinas, LLC 2 6.44% $9,918
UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. 2 6.25% $12,083
United Community Bank 2 6.56% $10,938
GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP, CORPORATION 1 5.25% $10,435
First Heritage Mortgage, LLC 1 5.50% $9,107
FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE, INC. 1 5.75% $11,197
Fifth Third Bank 1 6.13% $13,133
Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 1 6.75% $8,488
EQUITY RESOURCES, INC. 1 7.49% $11,791
Wells Fargo Bank 1 6.38% $10,909
NBKC BANK 1 5.38% $14,149
ENVOY MORTGAGE, LTD 1 6.88% $9,034
CITY FIRST MORTGAGE SERVICES, L.L.C. 1 6.63% $10,227
Northpointe Bank 1 7.38% $11,467
C & F Mortgage Corporation 1 6.13% $8,428
CAPITAL CENTER, L.L.C. 1 6.63% $6,781
PANORAMA MORTGAGE GROUP, LLC 1 7.25% $9,022
CALCON MUTUAL MORTGAGE LLC 1 6.50% $13,947
Plains Commerce Bank 1 7.25% $12,532
Advisors Mortgage Group, L.L.C. 1 6.13% $13,954
ALLIED MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. 1 5.75% $7,677
PREMIER MORTGAGE RESOURCES, L.L.C. 1 6.63% $15,618
AFFORDABLE MORTGAGE ADVISORS, LLC. 1 7.13% $10,012
Blue Ridge Bank 1 5.75% $8,716
ABSOLUTE HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.50% $8,379
BAYSHORE MORTGAGE FUNDING, LLC 1 7.13% $6,769
RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. 1 6.38% $3,126
Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A. 1 6.49% $14,473
SOUTHPOINT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 1 6.99% $3,795
South State Bank 1 6.50% $9,280
SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. 1 6.00% $14,403
American Mortgage & Equity Consultants, Inc. 1 6.99% $10,631
Texana Bank 1 7.25% $19,023
The Central Trust Bank 1 6.75% $12,142
The Federal Savings Bank 1 6.00% $19,649
The Loan Store, Inc. 1 6.00% $18,157
THE MORTGAGE LINK, INC. 1 6.25% $12,519
TJC Mortgage, Inc. 1 5.25% $14,780
TOP FLITE FINANCIAL, INC. 1 6.99% $7,626
TOWNE MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 6.63% $8,708
JET HOMELOANS, LLC 1 6.75% $12,787
VERITAS FUNDING, LLC 1 6.75% $23,310
JAMS-01, INC. 1 6.25% $8,530
Integrity Home Mortgage Corp 1 6.50% $9,115
LANGLEY 1 6.63% $6,290
HOMESPIRE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 7.00% $5,991
HOMESIDE FINANCIAL, LLC 1 6.13% $14,964
AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION 1 5.99% $14,728
MID AMERICA MORTGAGE, INC. 1 7.25% $5,538

The top Rocky Mount FHA lender as defined by loan originations is QUICKEN LOANS, LLC, with 45 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $9,006, which is $2,946 lower than the next largest lender, ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP, L.L.C..

The lowest fee Rocky Mount FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY, LTD. ($7,398), VELOCIO MORTGAGE L.L.C. ($7,720), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC ($9,006), MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC ($9,132) and FBC MORTGAGE, LLC ($9,588).

The lowest rate Rocky Mount FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY, LTD. (4.52%), VELOCIO MORTGAGE L.L.C. (4.84%), FBC MORTGAGE, LLC (5.72%), LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC (5.94%) and NVR Mortgage Finance, Inc. (6.16%).

Rocky Mount FHA Loan Limits

Metro County Year Single Family Limit 2 Family Limit 3 Family Limit 4 Family Limit
ROCKY MOUNT, NC EDGECOMBE 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
ROCKY MOUNT, NC NASH 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
ROCKY MOUNT, NC EDGECOMBE 2023 $472,030 $604,400 $730,525 $907,900
ROCKY MOUNT, NC NASH 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).