What are current fha rates in Arlington County?

Today's fha rates in Arlington County start at 6.808% for qualified borrowers. Rates are updated daily using live investor pricing data from Safe Rate's pricing engine.

FHA Mortgage Rates — who qualifies in Arlington County?

FHA loans require just 3.5% down with credit scores as low as 580. Government-backed and flexible — see today's FHA rates.

What are current mortgage rates in Arlington County?

As of today, a standard conventional rate in Arlington County is 6.808% (APR 6.830%) for a 30-year fixed loan. This assumes a 20% down payment and a 740+ credit score. Rates are updated daily using Safe Rate's live pricing engine.

How much does a home cost in Arlington County?

The average home value in Arlington County is $945,389, with +9.6% appreciation over the past two years. At a 6.0x price-to-income ratio, buyers typically need to stretch beyond standard guidelines.

What is the typical monthly mortgage payment in Arlington County?

Based on the average home value with a standard conventional loan, the estimated principal and interest payment is $3,699/mo. Total PITI costs will also include property taxes ($7,347/yr locally), homeowners insurance (est. $192/mo), and any applicable mortgage insurance.

How do I qualify for a mortgage?

Conventional loans typically require a 620+ credit score and 3–20% down. With 20% down you avoid PMI. FHA loans are available with as little as 3.5% down and a 580+ credit score. VA loans offer 0% down for eligible veterans. Requirements vary by loan program. Contact a licensed loan officer for guidance specific to your situation.

How are these mortgage rates calculated?

Safe Rate's pricing engine ingests live investor rate sheets daily and calculates the best available rate for each scenario based on Arlington County's median home value, local loan limits, and FHFA market data. Rates shown represent the most competitive offer available for each scenario, not a rate lock or commitment.

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Mortgage Rates in Arlington County, VA

6.808%APR 6.830% · $3,699/mo (20% Down)

Updated daily · May 22, 2026+0.455% (14d)

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FHA Loan Details for Arlington County

2025 HUD guidelines · Computed from local median home value

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FHA eligible · Est. loan amount $683,921 is within the high-cost area limit

2025 FHA loan limit for this area: approx. $1,087,000 (high-cost area) · Verify exact limit on HUD.gov ↗

Min. Down Payment

$33,089

3.5% of purchase price

Upfront MIP (UFMIP)

$11,969

1.75% · financed into loan

Monthly MIP

$313/mo

0.55%/yr · added to payment

MIP Duration

<10% down

Life of loan · 11 yrs if ≥10%

• Minimum credit score: 580 for 3.5% down · 500–579 requires 10% down
• Debt-to-income ratio: typically up to 57% with compensating factors
• UFMIP can be financed into the loan — no cash required at closing for this fee
• Annual MIP rate shown is 0.55% for a 30-yr loan with LTV >90%. Rate varies by term and LTV.

Product	Key Attributes	Rate / APR ↑	Mo. Payment ↕	Points
FHA 3.5% Down FHA purchase, 3.5% down +$313/mo MI	3.5% Down680 FICO30-yr	6.086% 6.845% APR	$4,211 Principal & Interest	$0 Points
Lower Credit FHA FHA for buyers with lower credit scores +$313/mo MI	3.5% Down580 FICO30-yr	6.096% 6.855% APR	$4,215 Principal & Interest	$0 Points
10% Down Conv. Conventional purchase, 10% down +$425/mo MI	10% Down720 FICO30-yr	6.704% 6.848% APR	$4,118 Principal & Interest	$0 Points
HomeReady Fannie Mae HomeReady, low-income buyers +$401/mo MI	3% Down660 FICO30-yr	6.776% 7.138% APR	$4,471 Principal & Interest	$0 Points
5% Down Conv. Conventional, avg credit, 5% down +$449/mo MI	5% Down700 FICO30-yr	6.779% 7.233% APR	$4,380 Principal & Interest	$0 Points

Mortgage Rates in Arlington County: Local Market Snapshot

Median Home Value

$945,389

2-Yr Appreciation

9.6%

increase

Median Income

$156,279

household

Price-to-Income

6.0x

stretched

Rates updated daily via Safe Rate's pricing engine using live investor rate sheets, calibrated to Arlington County's local loan limits and FHFA market data. Your actual rate depends on credit score, down payment, and lender.

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Market Snapshot

FIPS 51013

Average Home Value: $945,389
Average Rent: $2,457/mo
Average Income: $156,279
Property Tax: $7,347/yr
Avg Loan: $506,031
Avg LTV: 71.4%

Estimated Insurance

Homeowners Insurance

HO-3 policy · covers dwelling, property & liability

$192/mo

Flood Insurance$91/mo

Risk TierLow

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Rates are representative estimates using base pricing sourced from national wholesale lenders. Safe Rate Mortgage is a broker driven platform. Estimated rates incorporate 1.40% lender paid compensation (minimum $2,000, maximum $4,000). At initial launch, no compensation occurs. Demographic and housing data sourced from public HUD and FHFA datasets.