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UpdatedAugust 23, 2026ReviewedAugust 23, 2026Where our FHA figures come from
Official HUD, FHFA and CFPB mortgage documents on a desk, representing the primary government sources behind every FHA figure we publish
Where our numbers come from

FHA data sources and how we keep figures current

Each FHA figure we publish is listed with the government document it came from, when that document was published and when we last checked it — so you can verify anything you read here.

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3.5%
Min. down payment
580
Min. FICO score
$1,249,125
2026 high-cost ceiling
Quick answer

Where does the FHA data on this site come from and how current is it?

The FHA figures on this site are drawn from published HUD, FHFA and other government documents, and each one is listed here with its source, publication date, applicable program year and the date we last checked it. Official agency publications always control, and we encourage you to confirm any figure with the linked source or with a licensed loan officer before you rely on it.

  • • We cite government publications: HUD, FHFA, and the FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1.
  • • Each page shows three separate dates: Updated, Reviewed and Data checked.
  • • We aim to review pages about every 30 days and to re-check each source around when the agency publishes it.
  • • Program and rule changes are read by a person before we change any wording.
  • • We do not publish interest rates as fixed figures anywhere on this site.

What this means for you: you can click through to the agency document behind any figure and confirm it yourself. Official HUD, FHA and FHFA publications control, and this page is general information — not legal, tax or lending advice, and not a commitment to lend.

Live feed serving3,235 counties · 2026 program year

County limits on this site are read from our copy of HUD's CHUMS forward-limits file, refreshed automatically. The most recent automated refresh ran on September 14, 2026 and finished with status "counties_synced".

If the automated refresh fails or returns an incomplete file, the site keeps the last verified snapshot instead of publishing partial or estimated limits. View HUD's county limit file.

Verified against HUD Handbook 4000.1 Update 18 — August 12, 2026

Reviewed by the Simply Approved Mortgages underwriting desk — Licensed mortgage originators (NMLS) — Colorado & Florida. Program-rule content on this site is checked against this handbook version.

The FHA figures we publish and where each one comes from

Each value below is published from one shared list, with its source document, so the same number appears consistently across the site.

ValueCurrentPreviousSourcePublished / effectiveVerifiedRefreshPages affected
FHA national floor — 1-unit$541,287$524,225U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
PDF source		December 11, 2025 / January 1, 2026 · 2026 program yearJanuary 1, 2026
next check February 5, 2027		annual
human verification		/, /loan-limits, /county-lookup, /states, /states/*, /calculator, /affordability-calculator, /mip-calculator, /loans/*, /requirements, /fha-vs-conventional
FHA high-cost ceiling — 1-unit$1,249,125$1,209,750HUD
PDF source		December 11, 2025 / January 1, 2026 · 2026 program yearJanuary 1, 2026
next check February 5, 2027		annual
human verification		/, /loan-limits, /county-lookup, /states, /states/*, /loans/*
FHA special exception ceiling (AK, HI, GU, VI) — 1-unit$1,873,625—HUD
PDF source		December 11, 2025 / January 1, 2026 · 2026 program yearJanuary 1, 2026
next check February 5, 2027		annual
human verification		/loan-limits, /states/alaska, /states/hawaii, /states/*
Conforming loan limit baseline — 1-unit$832,750$806,500Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)
HTML source		November 25, 2025 / January 1, 2026 · 2026 program yearJanuary 1, 2026
next check February 5, 2027		annual
human verification		/loan-limits, /fha-vs-conventional, /loans/*
HUD county-by-county FHA limit table2026 CHUMS forward limits—HUD — CHUMS forward limits file
TXT source		December 11, 2025 / January 1, 2026 · 2026 program yearJanuary 1, 2026
next check January 2, 2026		daily
automated feed		/county-lookup, /states, /states/*, /loan-limits
Official HUD county limit lookup toolhttps://entp.hud.gov/idapp/html/hicostlook.cfm—HUD
HTML source		December 11, 2025 · 2026 program yearJanuary 1, 2026
next check February 1, 2026		as-published
monitored source		/county-lookup, /states/*
FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1HUD Handbook 4000.1 Update 18Update 17HUD
PDF source		August 12, 2026 / August 12, 2026August 12, 2026
next check September 12, 2026		as-published
monitored source · human review required		/requirements, /underwriting-checklist, /credit-score-requirements, /dpa, /first-time-home-buyer, /loans/*, /guides/*, /faq
Limited 203(k) maximum repair amount$75,000$35,000HUD
PDF source		July 9, 2024 / November 4, 2024August 31, 2026
next check October 1, 2026		as-published
monitored source · human review required		/renovation-calculator, /loans/fha-203k, /guides/*
Streamline net tangible benefit — fixed-to-fixed combined-rate reduction0.5—HUD
PDF source		August 12, 2026 / August 12, 2026August 31, 2026
next check October 1, 2026		as-published
monitored source · human review required		/streamline-benefit, /refinance-break-even, /loans/fha-streamline-refinance
Streamline refinance seasoning — days since prior closing210—HUD
PDF source		August 12, 2026 / August 12, 2026August 31, 2026
next check October 1, 2026		as-published
monitored source · human review required		/streamline-benefit, /loans/fha-streamline-refinance
Interested party contribution cap — share of sales price6—HUD
PDF source		August 12, 2026 / August 12, 2026August 31, 2026
next check October 1, 2026		as-published
monitored source · human review required		/cash-to-close, /closing-costs, /guides/fha-seller-concessions, /first-time-home-buyer
Minimum FICO for 3.5% down (HUD rule)580—HUD Handbook 4000.1, II.A.4
PDF source		August 12, 2026August 12, 2026
next check September 12, 2026		as-published
monitored source · human review required		/, /requirements, /credit-score-requirements, /first-time-home-buyer, /dpa, /loans/*
Minimum FICO for 10% down (HUD rule)500—HUD Handbook 4000.1, II.A.4
PDF source		August 12, 2026August 12, 2026
next check September 12, 2026		as-published
monitored source · human review required		/requirements, /credit-score-requirements, /loans/*
Live FHA rate quotesDelivered by the pricing engine at quote time—Simply Approved Mortgages pricing engine
HTML source		January 1, 2026January 1, 2026
next check February 1, 2026		as-published
monitored source · human review required		/rates
County median home value, income and homeownership rate (ACS 5-year)American Community Survey 5-year estimates, all U.S. counties—U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
API source		December 11, 2025August 28, 2026
next check September 28, 2026		monthly
automated feed		/states/*, /county-lookup
National mortgage and housing market series (FRED)MORTGAGE30US, MORTGAGE15US, MSPUS, CSUSHPINSA, UNRATE, CPIAUCSL—Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED) / Freddie Mac PMMS
API source		August 27, 2026August 28, 2026
next check August 29, 2026		daily
automated feed		/rates
State unemployment rates (BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics)LAUS state series—U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
API source		August 1, 2026August 28, 2026
next check September 28, 2026		monthly
automated feed		/states/*
County FHA lending activity (CFPB HMDA)Originated / denied FHA applications and average loan amount, by county—Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — Home Mortgage Disclosure Act
API source		March 1, 2026August 28, 2026
next check November 29, 2026		quarterly
automated feed		/states/*
County natural-hazard risk ratings (FEMA National Risk Index)Composite risk rating plus coastal-flood and hurricane ratings, by county—FEMA — National Risk Index
API source		March 1, 2026August 28, 2026
next check November 29, 2026		quarterly
automated feed		/states/*
State house price index (FHFA all-transactions, via FRED)XXSTHPI index level and year-over-year change, by state—Federal Housing Finance Agency (via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis)
API source		August 1, 2026August 28, 2026
next check September 28, 2026		monthly
automated feed		/states/*
U.S. Treasury daily par yield curve (2y / 10y / 30y)Published daily Treasury par yields—U.S. Department of the Treasury
CSV source		August 27, 2026August 28, 2026
next check August 29, 2026		daily
automated feed		/rates
Florida Housing Finance Corporation homebuyer program termsOfficial Florida HFA program and assistance terms—Florida Housing Finance Corporation
HTML source		August 1, 2026August 28, 2026
next check September 4, 2026		weekly
monitored source · human review required		/dpa, /states/florida
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority homebuyer program termsOfficial CHFA program and assistance terms—Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA)
HTML source		August 1, 2026August 28, 2026
next check September 4, 2026		weekly
monitored source · human review required		/dpa, /states/colorado

HUD does not publish a public API for Mortgagee Letters or the Handbook, so those entries are checked by hand against the published document; county limits come from HUD's CHUMS forward-limits file. Where a source is monitored rather than automated, the table says so. Dates shown reflect when we last checked a source, not a guarantee that the agency has not since revised it.

How we keep FHA figures accurate

  • We show the date, not a guess

    If we cannot confirm a newer figure, the page keeps the last value we checked along with the date we checked it, rather than showing an estimate in its place.

  • A person reads rule changes

    Straightforward number updates can be applied once validated. Changes to program rules or agency guidance are read and interpreted by a person before any wording changes.

  • We follow up on gaps

    When a source cannot be confirmed, we re-check it and follow up manually, and the affected pages continue to show their last checked values and dates.

  • One change, every page

    Our shared list records which pages, tables, calculators and FAQs use each figure, so a confirmed change can be carried through the site together.

Common questions about the FHA figures on this site

Where do the FHA loan limits on this site come from?
The 2026 FHA floor, ceiling and special-exception limits come from HUD Mortgagee Letter 2025-23, published December 11, 2025 and effective for case numbers assigned on or after January 1, 2026. County-level limits come from HUD's CHUMS forward-limits file. Both are listed in the registry table on this page with their source links.
How often is the FHA information on this site checked?
We aim to review pages on roughly a 30-day cycle and to check each source about as often as the agency publishes it — annually for the loan-limit letters, periodically for the county limit file, and after HUD publishes handbook or program updates. Agencies can change guidance at any time, so the linked official document is the authority.
What is the difference between Updated, Reviewed and Data refreshed?
Updated is the date the page's content meaningfully changed. Reviewed is the date someone on our team last checked the page, which can happen with no content change at all. Data checked is the date the underlying government figures were last compared with their source. We keep these dates separate so they stay accurate.
What if a figure on this page looks out of date?
When we cannot confirm a fresh value, we keep the last figure we checked and show the date we checked it rather than substituting an estimate. If you spot something that no longer matches the official source, tell us and we will look at it — and in the meantime, rely on the linked agency document.
Does Simply Approved Mortgages have a relationship with HUD or FHA?
No. Simply Approved Mortgages is a licensed mortgage originator (NMLS #2620881). We cite HUD, FHA, FHFA and other government publications as sources. We are not a government agency and nothing on this site implies government endorsement, approval, or affiliation.

This page describes how we source and check the FHA information we publish. It is provided for general information only and is not legal, tax, or financial advice, an offer of credit, or a commitment to lend. FHA program rules, loan limits and agency guidance can change, and the official HUD, FHA, FHFA or other agency publication always controls. Loan approval, terms and eligibility depend on a complete application, verified documentation and applicable program and investor requirements. Simply Approved Mortgages, NMLS #2620881, is not a government agency and is not affiliated with or endorsed by HUD, FHA, or any other government agency. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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Get your FHA Pre-Approval Summary.

Complete the short form and we send back a full FHA breakdown: your county loan limit, the minimum FHA down payment, financed upfront MIP, monthly mortgage insurance, and an estimated payment — plus whether down payment assistance can cover your cash to close.

  • Maximum FHA loan amount for your county
  • Minimum FHA down payment and cash-to-close estimate
  • Upfront and annual MIP included
  • Estimated monthly payment with taxes and insurance
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Takes about 3 minutes · No obligation · Summary emailed and shown on screen

Illustration only, generated from the information you enter. Not a Loan Estimate, pre-qualification, commitment to lend, or approval. Subject to appraisal, credit and income review, FHA guidelines, and final lender approval. Equal Housing Opportunity.

FHA Estimate Summary
Purchase price
$385,000
Down payment (3.5%)
$13,475
Base loan amount
$371,525
Financed UFMIP (1.75%)
$6,502
Est. monthly payment
Shown in your summary

Sample figures for illustration only — not a quote, rate lock, offer of credit or commitment to lend. Simply Approved Mortgages · NMLS #2620881 · Equal Housing Opportunity

Weighing it up

Pros and cons of FHA financing

The trade-offs below are specific to FHA financing. Reviewed August 23, 2026 against HUD Handbook 4000.1 and the current HUD county loan limit file.

What works in your favor

  • 3.5% down from a 580 FICO, with 100% of the down payment giftable.
  • Seller contributions of up to 6% of the sale price toward closing costs.
  • No income caps, and higher DTI is possible with documented compensating factors.

What to plan around

  • Annual mortgage insurance for the life of the loan at 3.5% down.
  • County loan limits cap the financed amount, not the purchase price.
  • HUD minimum property standards apply at appraisal.
Worked example

The FHA numbers behind this page

A $425,000 example shows the cash and loan structure FHA produces before pricing is added.

The FHA numbers behind this page
Purchase price$425,000
FHA down payment at 3.5%$14,875
Base loan amount$410,125
Upfront MIP at 1.75%, financed$7,177
Conventional 20% down for comparison$85,000

Illustration only — not a quote, rate lock, offer or commitment to lend. Subject to lender underwriting and approval.

Document checklist

What documents you need for FHA financing

This is the set an FHA underwriter typically asks for. Having it ready before you write an offer is the single biggest difference between a two-week and a six-week file.

Identity and residency

  • Government-issued photo ID and Social Security number
  • Two-year residence history with landlord contact where you rented

Assets

  • Two months of statements for every account used for down payment or reserves
  • A signed gift letter plus the donor's source of funds for any gifted money
  • Retirement statements when reserves are drawn from those accounts

Property and credit

  • Fully executed purchase contract with all addenda
  • Homeowners insurance quote, plus flood coverage where required
  • Written explanation for credit events, plus bankruptcy or foreclosure paperwork if applicable
Income documentation

Self-employed vs. W-2 employed: what it means for your FHA loan

Income documentation is where most FHA files slow down, and it depends on how you are paid. FHA does not apply a different credit score, down payment or county limit to self-employed borrowers — it applies a different documentation standard.

FHA documentation differences between W-2 employed and self-employed borrowers
ItemW-2 employedSelf-employed
History requiredTwo-year employment history, with gaps explained. A job change inside the same field is usually fine.Generally two years of self-employment. A shorter history can sometimes be considered when there is documented prior experience in the same line of work.
How income is calculatedBase pay from pay stubs and W-2s. Bonus, overtime and commission generally need a two-year history to be averaged in.Net income from tax returns, averaged and adjusted for allowable add-backs such as depreciation. Write-offs that reduce taxable income also reduce qualifying income.
Documents that open the file30 days of pay stubs, two years of W-2s, and a verification of employment.Two years of personal and business returns, year-to-date P&L and balance sheet, and evidence the business is still operating.
Verification at closingThe employer is re-verified shortly before closing; do not change jobs mid-process without telling your loan officer.Continued existence of the business is re-verified close to closing, typically through a third-party or licensing check.
Most common delayUnexplained gaps, a new job with variable pay, or a VOE the employer never returns.A declining year over year, or a large deduction that removes the very income needed to qualify.
What we suggestGet the VOE moving on day one — it is the item most often outstanding at the end.Have your accountant produce the year-to-date P&L before you shop, so qualifying income is known before you write an offer.

If you are W-2 employed

  • Pay stubs covering the most recent 30 days
  • W-2 forms for the last two years
  • A verification of employment; HUD Handbook 4000.1 Update 18 tightened the written and electronic VOE rules, so expect the employer record to be verified directly
  • Documentation of bonus, overtime or commission income if you want it counted

If you are self-employed

  • Two years of personal federal tax returns, all schedules
  • Two years of business returns for a partnership, S-corp or C-corp, plus K-1s
  • A year-to-date profit and loss statement and balance sheet
  • Business license, CPA letter or equivalent evidence the business is active

General FHA documentation guidance per HUD Handbook 4000.1, including Update 18 changes to written and electronic verification of employment. Requirements vary by borrower, property, lender and program, and all loans are subject to lender underwriting and approval. Sources: HUD Handbook 4000.1

Run the numbers for your county

FHA payment, affordability, closing cost and refinance calculators for the United States

Prefilled with the 2026 HUD reference median of $415,000 for the United States, a 0.90% effective property tax rate and a directional $2,300 annual homeowners premium. Change any input — the interest rate is your own assumption, not an offer.

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FHA minimum is 3.5% at 580+ credit.

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Your assumption — not a quoted rate.

yrs
%
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Estimated total monthly payment
$3,262
Principal & interest
$2,576
FHA annual MIP
$184
Property tax
$311
Homeowners insurance
$192
Down payment
$14,525
Loan amount incl. financed UFMIP
$407,483
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Figures are illustrations based on the values you entered — not an offer, rate lock, or commitment to lend. Emailing your scenario sends it to a licensed loan officer in Florida or Colorado.

Estimates for general educational purposes only. Interest rates shown are assumptions you enter, not quoted rates, and nothing here is a rate lock, APR, payment quote, pre-approval, offer or commitment to lend. Results exclude HOA dues, flood or wind policies, mortgage insurance changes, points and lender-specific fees. FHA upfront MIP of 1.75% and annual MIP of 0.55% follow HUD Mortgagee Letter 2023-05 for a 30-year term at 3.5% down. Property tax and insurance inputs are directional state references, not a parcel-level bill. Eligibility, terms, conditions and availability vary by borrower, property, lender, loan program and state. All loans are subject to lender underwriting and approval. Equal Housing Opportunity. Sources: HUD Mortgagee Letter 2023-05 (MIP) · HUD Mortgagee Letter 2025-23 (2026 loan limits) · U.S. Census Bureau ACS · NAIC homeowners insurance · CFPB Closing Disclosure

Taxes, insurance and local expenses

What owning actually costs in the United States

Mortgage pricing moves the payment a little. Property tax and insurance move it a lot, and they are entirely local. These figures are built from the 2026 HUD county dataset for the United States and national tax and settlement conventions, reviewed August 23, 2026.

Estimated ownership costs in the United States on a $415,000 home
CostEstimateHow it works here
Property tax$311 / moAbout 0.90% effective on $415,000 — roughly $3,735 a year. Millage is set locally, so verify the parcel's actual bill.
Homeowners insurance$192 / moDirectional $2,300 a year for a single-family owner policy in the U.S.. Wind, hail and flood may be separate policies.
FHA annual mortgage insurance$184 / mo0.55% of the $400,475 base loan at 3.5% down, 30-year term, per HUD Mortgagee Letter 2023-05.
FHA upfront MIP$7,0081.75% of the base loan, normally financed into the $407,483 total loan amount rather than paid in cash.
State transfer / documentary taxVariesTransfer, deed, recordation and mortgage taxes are set state by state — several states charge none at all.
Settlement conventionTitle/escrow stateA title or escrow company customarily conducts the closing and issues the policy.

The expense buyers here miss most

Property tax and homeowners insurance vary far more between two states than mortgage pricing does — always re-price the escrow on the exact county before you write an offer.

How this affects the FHA file

Taxes and insurance are part of the qualifying payment, so a $503 escrow in your county consumes debt-to-income capacity before a single dollar of principal and interest is counted. Underwriting uses the post-closing figures, not the seller's current bill.

Estimates for general education only — not a quote, rate, APR, pre-approval, offer or commitment to lend. Property tax rates are effective rates derived from U.S. Census Bureau ACS data; actual millage is set by county, city, school and special districts. Insurance figures are directional annual premiums, not quotes. Transfer, deed, recordation and mortgage taxes summarise state-level statutes; counties and municipalities frequently add their own. Eligibility, terms, conditions and availability vary by borrower, property, lender, loan program and state, and all loans are subject to lender underwriting and approval. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS property tax data · NAIC Homeowners Insurance Report · CFPB — understanding closing costs

Simply Approved Mortgages Expert Insight
Lender commentary · Last reviewed August 23, 2026

Documented guidance from a licensed mortgage broker

Simply Approved Mortgages originates FHA loans directly, so the guidance on this page reflects how HUD's published rules apply to files we underwrite and close — not general industry commentary.

Our recommendation

Have your scenario reviewed against your actual documents before deciding.

Simply Approved Mortgages · licensed mortgage broker · NMLS #2620881 · Equal Housing Opportunity
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Ask SAM anything about FHA loans in the United States

SAM is the Simply Approved Mortgages AI assistant, grounded in HUD Handbook 4000.1 and the 2026 HUD county limit file. It answers general FHA questions instantly. A licensed loan officer reviews every scenario before any terms are confirmed.

Hi — I'm SAM. Ask me about FHA loan limits, credit, mortgage insurance, down payment assistance or what an underwriter will need from you. General education only: I don't quote rates, and nothing I say is an offer or commitment to lend.

General information only — not advice, a quote, or an offer of credit.

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Where to go next

Continue with the FHA topic that matches where you are, or talk to a licensed loan officer about your own numbers.

How FHA loans work

What FHA insurance is and who it fits.

FHA requirements

Credit, income, DTI and property rules.

FHA credit score rules

580 vs 500–579 and what they change.

Down payment & assistance

3.5% minimum, gift funds and DPA options.

Mortgage insurance (MIP)

Upfront and annual MIP, and how long it lasts.

FHA loan limits

County-by-county HUD maximums.

FHA closing costs

What you pay and what a seller can cover.

FHA loan programs

203(b), 203(k), streamline, cash-out and more.

FHA calculators

Payment, affordability, MIP and break-even tools.

First-time buyer guide

Step-by-step from budget to closing.

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Down Payment Assistance

The FHA DPA Program

Short on cash to close? Ask about the FHA DPA, offered through Simply Approved Mortgages: 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% of your loan amount toward your down payment and closing costs, structured as a 10-year repayable second lien at your first-mortgage rate + 2%. FICO 580+, primary residence only — it's an option on every loan program on this site.

How it works

Three tiers. Real money toward your home.

  • 2.5% / 3.5% / 5% of the lesser of purchase price or appraised value
  • Pairs with FHA, Conventional, VA, and USDA first mortgages
  • 10-year repayable second lien — no silent forgivable strings
  • Available to FICO 580+ primary-residence buyers
Full DPA program details
Not available in: New York, Washington, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa. All loans subject to underwriting approval and program guidelines.
Amount calculator & eligibility checker

See how much assistance you may qualify for

Enter a purchase price, pick an assistance tier, and confirm property and residency. Results are illustrative — not a quote or commitment.

Simply Approved Mortgages DPA

DPA amount calculator & eligibility checker

Estimate 3.5% assistance on the lesser of price or appraisal, layered over a 30-year fixed FHA first mortgage.

Estimated DPA
$14,000
3.5% of $400,000
2nd-lien P&I
$174
10-yr · 8.500%

Amount calculator

Assistance tier
Lesser of price or appraisal
$400,000
DPA at 3.5%
$14,000
2nd-lien term
10-year fixed, repayable
2nd-lien rate
8.500%
Monthly P&I
$174/mo

Illustrative only — not a quote, lock, offer, or commitment to lend. Binding figures appear only on your Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure.

Eligibility checker

Documentable qualifying income?

Willing to complete homebuyer education before closing?

Property in NY, WA, USVI, Guam, MP, or AS?

Answer each question above to see your preliminary result.

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Figures are illustrations based on the values you entered — not an offer, rate lock, or commitment to lend. Emailing your scenario sends it to a licensed loan officer in Florida or Colorado.

Preliminary self-check only — no credit pulled. Not a quote, lock, offer, or commitment to lend. Simply Approved Mortgages is not affiliated with HUD, FHA, VA, USDA, FHFA, or any government agency. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS# 2620881.

Our pricing philosophy

Transparency. Simplicity. Consumer Choice.

At Simply Approved Mortgages, we believe borrowers deserve clear information, professional guidance, and access to competitive mortgage solutions.

Our company is built around a straightforward philosophy: provide transparent mortgage guidance, maintain a consistent compensation structure on most transactions, and help borrowers make informed financing decisions based on their individual needs and goals.

For many mortgage transactions, Simply Approved Mortgages typically operates using a lender-paid compensation structure of approximately 1.50%. Actual compensation may vary based on lender requirements, loan program, state regulations, loan amount, and other transaction-specific factors.

We believe transparency helps consumers better understand the mortgage process and make informed decisions when comparing financing options.

Our promise

Mortgage financing should be understandable, transparent, and focused on helping consumers make informed decisions.

Our goal isn't to maximize compensation per transaction. Our goal is to build lifelong client relationships through transparency, service, and competitive mortgage solutions.

Why compensation transparency matters

Understanding all aspects of the financing process

Many borrowers spend significant time comparing interest rates, but may be less familiar with how mortgage companies and loan originators are compensated.

Compensation structures can vary among lenders, mortgage brokers, banks, credit unions, and other mortgage providers. Compensation is only one component of a mortgage transaction and should be evaluated alongside interest rates, APR, lender fees, discount points, closing costs, loan features, and overall loan suitability.

At Simply Approved Mortgages, we believe consumers benefit from understanding all aspects of the financing process before making a decision.

Interactive illustration

See how compensation scales by loan amount

Move the slider to compare a hypothetical 1.50% Simply Approved Mortgages compensation structure with a hypothetical 2.75% used by some other lending options. For educational purposes only.

$400,000
$50,000$2,000,000
Typical market comp at 2.75%$11,000
Simply Approved Mortgages at 1.50%$6,000
Potential closing cost difference
Hypothetical impact on lender compensation only
~$5,000

For illustration only. Figures are hypothetical and not a quote, offer, rate lock, or guarantee of savings. Lender compensation is one component of closing costs; actual loan terms, interest rates, fees, APR, and total costs vary by program, loan amount, credit qualifications, property, occupancy, state, and market conditions.

Illustrative compensation comparison

Comparing a hypothetical 1.50% to a hypothetical 2.75%

The example below compares a hypothetical 1.50% compensation structure used by Simply Approved Mortgages to a hypothetical 2.75% structure used by some other lending options, solely for educational purposes.

Loan AmountSimply Approved Mortgages (1.50%)Other lending options (2.75%)Difference
$250,000$3,750$6,875$3,125
$350,000$5,250$9,625$4,375
$500,000$7,500$13,750$6,250
$750,000$11,250$20,625$9,375
$1,000,000$15,000$27,500$12,500

These examples are illustrative only and are intended to demonstrate how different compensation percentages may produce different compensation amounts based on loan size.

These examples do not represent borrower fees, interest rates, APR, closing costs, loan terms, pricing, or savings, and should not be interpreted as a guarantee that any borrower will receive lower costs or better loan terms.

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The most appropriate mortgage solution depends on each borrower's individual financial circumstances, objectives, qualifications, and preferences.

Important Disclosure: Simply Approved Mortgages LLC typically utilizes a lender-paid compensation structure of approximately 1.50% on many mortgage transactions; however, compensation may vary based on lender requirements, loan program, state law, loan amount, borrower qualifications, and other transaction-specific factors. Compensation is only one component of mortgage pricing and does not, by itself, determine interest rates, APR, lender fees, closing costs, loan terms, or overall borrower costs. The information provided on this page is for general educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as mortgage advice, a commitment to lend, an offer to extend credit, a rate quote, a loan approval, or a guarantee of savings. All mortgage loans are subject to credit approval, underwriting requirements, property approval, and program eligibility guidelines. Borrowers should carefully review all disclosures, including the Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure, before proceeding with any mortgage transaction. Simply Approved Mortgages LLC • NMLS #2620881 • Equal Housing Opportunity.

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