What are current refinance rates in Cook County?

Today's refinance rates in Cook County start at 6.947% for qualified borrowers. Rates are updated daily using live investor pricing data from Safe Rate's pricing engine.

Mortgage Refinance Rates — who qualifies in Cook County?

Rate/term and cash-out refinance options including FHA Streamline and VA IRRRL. Updated daily.

What are current mortgage rates in Cook County?

As of today, a standard conventional rate in Cook County is 6.947% (APR 6.971%) 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 Cook County?

The average home value in Cook County is $442,805, with +29.3% appreciation over the past two years. At a 6.2x price-to-income ratio, buyers typically need to stretch beyond standard guidelines.

What is the typical monthly mortgage payment in Cook County?

Based on the average home value with a standard conventional loan, the estimated principal and interest payment is $2,640/mo. Total PITI costs will also include property taxes ($2,274/yr locally), homeowners insurance (est. $36/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 Cook 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 Cook County, MN

6.947%APR 6.971% · $2,640/mo (20% Down)

Updated daily · May 22, 2026+0.460% (14d)

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Product	Key Attributes	Rate / APR ↑	Mo. Payment ↕	Points
15-Year Refi 15-year fixed refinance	0% Down740 FICO15-yr	6.072% 6.108% APR	$3,019 Principal & Interest	$0 Points
FHA Streamline FHA streamline refinance +$221/mo MI	0% Down640 FICO30-yr	6.231% 6.993% APR	$3,009 Principal & Interest	$0 Points
VA Cash-Out VA cash-out refinance	0% Down640 FICO30-yr	6.358% 6.724% APR	$3,097 Principal & Interest	$0 Points
VA IRRRL VA streamline refinance	0% Down640 FICO30-yr	6.386% 6.532% APR	$2,839 Principal & Interest	$0 Points
Rate/Term Refi Conventional rate/term refinance	0% Down740 FICO30-yr	6.912% 6.937% APR	$2,348 Principal & Interest	$0 Points
Cash-Out Refi Conventional cash-out refinance	0% Down740 FICO30-yr	7.366% 7.392% APR	$2,753 Principal & Interest	$0 Points

Mortgage Rates in Cook County: Local Market Snapshot

Median Home Value

$442,805

2-Yr Appreciation

29.3%

increase

Median Income

$71,980

household

Price-to-Income

6.2x

stretched

Rates updated daily via Safe Rate's pricing engine using live investor rate sheets, calibrated to Cook 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 27031

Average Home Value: $442,805
Average Rent: $863/mo
Average Income: $71,980
Property Tax: $2,274/yr
Avg Loan: $356,111
Avg LTV: 71.4%

Estimated Insurance

Homeowners Insurance

HO-3 policy · covers dwelling, property & liability

$36/mo

Flood Insurance$65/mo

Risk TierModerate

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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.