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3–20% down · 620+ credit · no upfront MIP
3.5% down · 580+ credit · gov't-backed
0% down · no PMI · veterans & active duty
Above conforming limits · 740+ credit
FHA, HomeReady & low-down-payment options
Rate/term, cash-out, FHA Streamline, VA IRRRL
| Product | Rate / APR ↑ | Mo. Payment ↕ | Points | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20% Down Conv. Conventional purchase, 20% down | 20% Down740 FICO30-yr | 6.923% 6.946% APR | $3,027 Principal & Interest | $0 Points | |
Why choose this product?Understanding the pros and cons of the 20% Down Conv.. Motivation Avoid mortgage insurance entirely. Strengths Lowest monthly payment, no PMI, and often the best pricing tier. Limitations Requires a substantial amount of cash upfront for the down payment. 14-Day Rate TrendLowest 6.471% Highest 6.923% Today 6.923% | |||||
15-Year Refi 15-year fixed refinance | 0% Down740 FICO15-yr | 5.993% 6.026% APR | $3,723 Principal & Interest | $0 Points | |
15-Year Purchase 15-year fixed purchase | 20% Down740 FICO15-yr | 6.032% 6.065% APR | $3,878 Principal & Interest | $0 Points | |
FHA 3.5% Down FHA purchase, 3.5% down +$248/mo MI | 3.5% Down680 FICO30-yr | 6.145% 6.905% APR | $3,354 Principal & Interest | $0 Points | |
FHA Streamline FHA streamline refinance +$248/mo MI | 0% Down640 FICO30-yr | 6.145% 6.905% APR | $3,354 Principal & Interest | $0 Points | |
Lower Credit FHA FHA for buyers with lower credit scores +$248/mo MI | 3.5% Down580 FICO30-yr | 6.174% 6.935% APR | $3,364 Principal & Interest | $0 Points | |
Second Home Vacation or second home purchase | 10% Down720 FICO30-yr | 6.179% 6.745% APR | $3,208 Principal & Interest | $0 Points | |
VA 0% Down VA purchase, no down payment | 0% Down700 FICO30-yr | 6.200% 6.436% APR | $3,587 Principal & Interest | $0 Points | |
VA Cash-Out VA cash-out refinance | 0% Down640 FICO30-yr | 6.224% 6.585% APR | $3,510 Principal & Interest | $0 Points | |
VA IRRRL VA streamline refinance | 0% Down640 FICO30-yr | 6.280% 6.424% APR | $3,227 Principal & Interest | $0 Points | |
10% Down Conv. Conventional purchase, 10% down +$344/mo MI | 10% Down720 FICO30-yr | 6.764% 6.911% APR | $3,351 Principal & Interest | $0 Points | |
HomeReady Fannie Mae HomeReady, low-income buyers +$324/mo MI | 3% Down660 FICO30-yr | 6.811% 7.174% APR | $3,629 Principal & Interest | $0 Points | |
Jumbo Jumbo loan above conforming limits | 20% Down760 FICO30-yr | 6.875% 6.987% APR | $5,536 Principal & Interest | $0 Points | |
Rate/Term Refi Conventional rate/term refinance | 0% Down740 FICO30-yr | 6.959% 6.983% APR | $2,925 Principal & Interest | $0 Points | |
House Hacking Multi-unit owner-occupied purchase +$363/mo MI | 5% Down680 FICO30-yr | 7.038% 7.270% APR | $3,637 Principal & Interest | $0 Points | |
5% Down Conv. Conventional, avg credit, 5% down +$363/mo MI | 5% Down700 FICO30-yr | 7.096% 7.564% APR | $3,658 Principal & Interest | $0 Points | |
Condo 10% Down Condo purchase, 10% down +$310/mo MI | 10% Down720 FICO30-yr | 7.195% 7.351% APR | $2,800 Principal & Interest | $0 Points | |
Cash-Out Refi Conventional cash-out refinance | 0% Down740 FICO30-yr | 7.340% 7.365% APR | $3,157 Principal & Interest | $0 Points | |
Investment Property Non-owner occupied rental | 25% Down740 FICO30-yr | 7.625% 7.656% APR | $3,043 Principal & Interest | $0 Points | |
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Safe Rate Mortgage. NMLS #1590949. Rates shown are representative estimates. Illinois Residential Mortgage Licensee. Loans subject to credit and property approval. Rates and terms are subject to change without notice.