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Mortgage Rates in Calhoun County, IL

7.310%APR 7.348% · $882/mo (20% Down)
Updated daily · May 22, 2026+0.174% (14d)
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First-Time Homebuyer Programs in Calhoun County

Compare the top low-down-payment programs side by side

🏛️FHA
Min. down3.5% ($6,769)
Min. credit580+
Rate6.391%
Est. P&I$985/mo
Est. MIP/PMI+$86/mo
Easiest credit qualification
MIP for life of loan (<10% down)
🏘️HomeReady
Min. down3% ($5,802)
Min. credit620+
Rate6.866%
Est. P&I$1,022/mo
Est. MIP/PMI+$117/mo
Reduced PMI vs standard conventional
Income limits apply by area
💵Conventional 5%
Min. down5% ($9,670)
Min. credit620+
Rate7.267%
Est. P&I$1,043/mo
Est. MIP/PMI+$130/mo
PMI cancels at 80% LTV
Higher PMI than HomeReady
💡 Pro tip for first-time buyers in Calhoun County

Illinois offers additional first-time buyer assistance through IHDA (Illinois Housing Development Authority). Programs like Access Forgivable and Helping Families Save provide down payment assistance up to 4% of the loan amount. Ask your loan officer about stacking state DPA with an FHA or HomeReady loan.

ProductRate / APR Mo. Payment Points
FHA 3.5% Down
FHA purchase, 3.5% down
+$71/mo MI
3.5% Down680 FICO30-yr
6.391%
7.165% APR
$985
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Lower Credit FHA
FHA for buyers with lower credit scores
+$71/mo MI
3.5% Down580 FICO30-yr
6.401%
7.176% APR
$986
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
HomeReady
Fannie Mae HomeReady, low-income buyers
+$91/mo MI
3% Down660 FICO30-yr
6.866%
7.241% APR
$1,022
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
10% Down Conv.
Conventional purchase, 10% down
+$96/mo MI
10% Down720 FICO30-yr
7.012%
7.174% APR
$963
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
5% Down Conv.
Conventional, avg credit, 5% down
+$102/mo MI
5% Down700 FICO30-yr
7.267%
7.752% APR
$1,043
Principal & Interest
$0 Points

Safe Rate Mortgage Pricing for Calhoun County

Median Home Value
$193,398
2-Yr Appreciation
Median Income
$96,173
household
Price-to-Income
2.0x
within reach

Rates updated daily by Safe Rate Mortgage (NMLS #1590949). Your actual rate depends on credit score, down payment, and property details.

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Market Snapshot

FIPS 17013
Average Home Value
$193,398
Average Rent
$600/mo
Average Income
$96,173
Property Tax
$2,919/yr
Avg Loan
$125,909
Avg LTV
78.4%

Estimated Insurance

Homeowners Insurance
HO-3 policy · covers dwelling, property & liability
$87/mo
Flood Insurance$108/mo
Risk TierHigh
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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.