Whitewater FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Whitewater, WI

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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.

    Whitewater's 53 lenders originated 148 FHA loans during 2024. The total origination value was $68,140,000, with an average FHA loan value of $460,405.

    Whitewater FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

    30 Year FHA mortgages in Whitewater averaged 6.99% for the week of 2025-07-18, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 6.527% for the same period.

    Whitewater's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $7,249.

    The average rate for the prior week (2025-07-11) was 6.69% and one month ago for the week of 2025-06-13, the average rate was 7.05%.

    The average rate one year ago was 7.11%.

    For refis of the same type during the week of 2025-07-18, the average rate was 6.61%.

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

    Whitewater 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 Whitewater level.

    Name # of Loans 2024 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2024 Avg. Closing Costs
    QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 15 6.58% $11,419
    GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 8 6.73% $10,629
    LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 8 6.25% $8,862
    CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 7 6.82% $11,326
    PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 7 6.11% $9,093
    GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 6 7.15% $12,909
    FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 5 6.73% $14,058
    FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 5 6.60% $9,066
    CARDINAL FINANCIAL 4 6.69% $11,163
    VILLAGE CAPITAL MORTGAGE 4 6.22% $6,206
    UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 4 6.03% $13,407
    Mortgage Research Center, LLC 3 5.96% $12,583
    LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 3 6.79% $7,903
    ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC. 2 6.38% $11,738
    AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INC. 2 6.81% $7,954
    AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION 2 6.25% $9,551
    American Mortgage & Equity Consultants, Inc. 2 6.13% $12,956
    AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 7.75% $15,327
    AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. 2 6.50% $16,286
    Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A. 2 7.25% $8,499
    BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 2 6.94% $8,809
    Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 2 7.06% $12,026
    DIAMOND RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 7.00% $11,361
    MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. 2 6.75% $11,671
    PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 2 6.63% $5,935
    FIRST COLONY MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.25% $14,178
    DATA MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.25% $15,695
    HOMESIDE FINANCIAL, LLC 1 6.63% $13,776
    Home State Bank 1 6.75% $9,999
    JPMorgan Chase Bank 1 6.75% $3,884
    COMPASS MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.88% $10,679
    LIBERTY HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.25% $17,180
    CMG MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.13% $11,050
    CIBM Bank 1 6.75% $11,481
    AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.75% $6,318
    NATIONS DIRECT MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.75% $7,355
    Nations Lending Corporation 1 6.75% $3,819
    NATIONS RELIABLE LENDING, LLC 1 6.99% $8,578
    NEWREZ LLC 1 6.13% $11,420
    Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. 1 7.75% $18,887
    WISCONSIN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 7.13% $6,912
    BAY EQUITY LLC 1 6.75% $8,151
    PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY 1 6.25% $15,015
    Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC 1 5.75% $15,043
    Bank of England 1 6.63% $10,466
    SECURITYNATIONAL MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 6.63% $16,415
    THOMPSON KANE & COMPANY, LLC 1 6.63% $12,454
    TOWNE MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 6.63% $8,922
    UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. 1 7.13% $12,315
    Associated Bank 1 6.50% $6,542
    U.S. Bank 1 6.75% $6,436
    GENEVA FINANCIAL, LLC 1 7.13% $16,127
    GSF Mortgage Corporation 1 6.63% $5,548

    The top Whitewater FHA lender as defined by loan originations is QUICKEN LOANS, LLC, with 15 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $11,419, which is $790 higher than the next largest lender, GUARANTEED RATE, INC..

    The lowest fee Whitewater FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are QUICKEN LOANS, LLC ($11,419), .

    The lowest rate Whitewater FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are QUICKEN LOANS, LLC (6.58%), .

    Whitewater FHA Loan Limits

    Metro County Year Single Family Limit 2 Family Limit 3 Family Limit 4 Family Limit
    WHITEWATER, WI WALWORTH 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
    WHITEWATER, WI WALWORTH 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).