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FHA Loans in Yountville
What's the minimum credit score for FHA in Yountville?
FHA requires 580 FICO minimum. Scores of 740 and above qualify for better rates and terms. Most lenders in California price FHA daily based on your exact credit profile.
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Yountville's dining scene is expanding with new wine rooms and restaurants, signaling confidence in the area's future. At 5.875%, FHA rates let buyers with modest savings enter the market.
A $777,202 purchase with 3.5% down ($27,202) carries a $4,437 monthly payment for principal and interest. That's accessible for Napa County households earning the median $108,970 annually.
5.875%
Interest Rate
$4,437
Monthly P&I
580
Minimum FICO
3.5% minimum
Down Payment
1.75%
Upfront MIP
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FHA requires a 580 FICO minimum, though 740+ gets better pricing. Down payment starts at 3.5% of the purchase price, with upfront mortgage insurance of 1.75%.
Napa County's median household income of $108,970 supports homes in the $700,000 range comfortably. Debt-to-income limits run 43% to 50% depending on compensating factors.
Local decision guide
Use this guide to connect fha loans eligibility, lender expectations, and local market factors before comparing payment options in Yountville.
Yountville's dining scene is expanding with new wine rooms and restaurants, signaling confidence in the area's future. At 5.875%, FHA rates let buyers with modest savings enter the market.
A $777,202 purchase with 3.5% down ($27,202) carries a $4,437 monthly payment for principal and interest. That's accessible for Napa County households earning the median $108,970 annually.
FHA requires a 580 FICO minimum, though 740+ gets better pricing. Down payment starts at 3.5% of the purchase price, with upfront mortgage insurance of 1.75%.
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FHA loans are widely available through California brokers and retail lenders. Most lenders price them daily and close in 17 to 21 days for primary residences.
Overlays vary by lender. Some require minimum reserves, others cap LTV at 96.5%. Shopping multiple lenders in Yountville's price range can save meaningful money.
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FHA makes sense in Yountville when you have 3.5% to 10% saved but not 20%. Above the 2026 FHA limit of $1,017,750, conventional or jumbo may pencil better.
At 96.5% LTV, the monthly insurance payment is real. Run the math against putting 10% down on a conventional to see if the rate savings justify the MIP.
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Conventional loans require 5% to 20% down but skip mortgage insurance at 80% LTV. FHA's 3.5% down is lower, but the insurance never cancels if you stay below 90% LTV.
FHA rates typically run lower than conventional, but the lifetime insurance cost can exceed the rate savings over 30 years. At 10% down, conventional often wins the total-cost race.
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A $300 million downtown Napa development with 161 hotel rooms and 79 residences is under construction. That kind of infrastructure investment supports property values for Yountville buyers.
Napa Valley's culinary renaissance—new wine rooms, restaurants, and the Hestan Culinary cookware store—attracts visitors and residents alike. Lifestyle amenities matter when you're financing a home here.
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FHA lending in California remains steady, with most brokers and retail banks offering daily pricing. Yountville sits comfortably within the 2026 FHA limit of $1,017,750.
Closing timelines for FHA primary-residence loans run 17 to 21 days. Appraisals and title work move at standard pace. No unusual delays in Napa County.
FAQ
FHA requires 580 FICO minimum. Scores of 740 and above qualify for better rates and terms. Most lenders in California price FHA daily based on your exact credit profile.
Yes, if your down payment is under 10%. MIP runs for the life of the loan. With 10% or more down, MIP cancels after 11 years. That's a meaningful difference over 30 years.
At 5.875% with $750,000 borrowed, principal and interest run $4,437 monthly. Add property taxes, insurance, and MIP—typically $1,200 to $1,500 more—for your full housing payment.
No. FHA requires the property to be your primary residence. You must occupy it as your main home. Investment properties and second homes need conventional or portfolio loans.
FHA minimum is 3.5% of the purchase price. On a $777,202 home, that's $27,202. You'll also pay 1.75% upfront mortgage insurance rolled into the loan amount.
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