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Mortgage Rates in Buena Vista County, IA

7.199%APR 7.231% · $1,043/mo (20% Down)
Updated daily · May 22, 2026+0.232% (14d)
Safe Rate Choice20% Down Conv.
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14-Day Rate Trend
+0.232%
LO 6.945%HI 7.199%TODAY 7.199%

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ProductRate / APR Mo. Payment Points
20% Down Conv.
Conventional purchase, 20% down
20% Down740 FICO30-yr
7.199%
7.231% APR
$1,043
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
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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 Trend

Lowest
6.945%
Highest
7.199%
Today
7.199%
15-Year Refi
15-year fixed refinance
0% Down740 FICO15-yr
6.325%
6.389% APR
$1,389
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
15-Year Purchase
15-year fixed purchase
20% Down740 FICO15-yr
6.356%
6.403% APR
$1,327
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Second Home
Vacation or second home purchase
10% Down720 FICO30-yr
6.372%
6.950% APR
$1,098
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
FHA 3.5% Down
FHA purchase, 3.5% down
+$85/mo MI
3.5% Down680 FICO30-yr
6.375%
7.145% APR
$1,177
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
FHA Streamline
FHA streamline refinance
+$85/mo MI
0% Down640 FICO30-yr
6.375%
7.145% APR
$1,177
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Lower Credit FHA
FHA for buyers with lower credit scores
+$85/mo MI
3.5% Down580 FICO30-yr
6.380%
7.150% APR
$1,178
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
VA 0% Down
VA purchase, no down payment
0% Down700 FICO30-yr
6.474%
6.721% APR
$1,237
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
VA Cash-Out
VA cash-out refinance
0% Down640 FICO30-yr
6.479%
6.854% APR
$1,209
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
VA IRRRL
VA streamline refinance
0% Down640 FICO30-yr
6.481%
6.634% APR
$1,105
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
HomeReady
Fannie Mae HomeReady, low-income buyers
+$109/mo MI
3% Down660 FICO30-yr
6.857%
7.228% APR
$1,222
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Jumbo
Jumbo loan above conforming limits
20% Down760 FICO30-yr
6.875%
6.985% APR
$5,536
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
10% Down Conv.
Conventional purchase, 10% down
+$115/mo MI
10% Down720 FICO30-yr
6.920%
7.076% APR
$1,141
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
House Hacking
Multi-unit owner-occupied purchase
+$122/mo MI
5% Down680 FICO30-yr
7.227%
7.469% APR
$1,243
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
5% Down Conv.
Conventional, avg credit, 5% down
+$122/mo MI
5% Down700 FICO30-yr
7.255%
7.735% APR
$1,246
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Rate/Term Refi
Conventional rate/term refinance
0% Down740 FICO30-yr
7.268%
7.337% APR
$1,102
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Condo 10% Down
Condo purchase, 10% down
+$104/mo MI
10% Down720 FICO30-yr
7.451%
7.620% APR
$963
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Cash-Out Refi
Conventional cash-out refinance
0% Down740 FICO30-yr
7.585%
7.619% APR
$1,084
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Investment Property
Non-owner occupied rental
25% Down740 FICO30-yr
7.625%
7.772% APR
$1,020
Principal & Interest
$0 Points

Mortgage Rates in Buena Vista County: Local Market Snapshot

Median Home Value
$181,450
2-Yr Appreciation
10.3%
increase
Median Income
$71,643
household
Price-to-Income
2.5x
within reach

Rates updated daily via Safe Rate's pricing engine using live investor rate sheets, calibrated to Buena Vista 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 19021
Average Home Value
$181,450
Average Rent
$871/mo
Average Income
$71,643
Property Tax
$2,156/yr
Avg Loan
$161,234
Avg LTV
83.9%

Estimated Insurance

Homeowners Insurance
HO-3 policy · covers dwelling, property & liability
$71/mo
Flood Insurance$17/mo
Risk TierHigh
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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.