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Mortgage Rates in Dekalb County, IL

7.162%APR 7.193% · $1,512/mo (20% Down)
Updated daily · May 21, 2026+0.223% (14d)
Safe Rate Mortgage20% Down Conv.
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14-Day Rate Trend
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LO 6.907%HI 7.162%TODAY 7.162%

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ProductRate / APR Mo. Payment Points
20% Down Conv.
Conventional purchase, 20% down
20% Down740 FICO30-yr
7.162%
7.193% APR
$1,512
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
6.907%
Highest
7.162%
Today
7.162%
15-Year Refi
15-year fixed refinance
0% Down740 FICO15-yr
6.270%
6.315% APR
$1,895
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
FHA 3.5% Down
FHA purchase, 3.5% down
+$124/mo MI
3.5% Down680 FICO30-yr
6.284%
7.052% APR
$1,695
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
FHA Streamline
FHA streamline refinance
+$124/mo MI
0% Down640 FICO30-yr
6.284%
7.052% APR
$1,695
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Second Home
Vacation or second home purchase
10% Down720 FICO30-yr
6.310%
6.886% APR
$1,586
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Lower Credit FHA
FHA for buyers with lower credit scores
+$124/mo MI
3.5% Down580 FICO30-yr
6.317%
7.086% APR
$1,701
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
15-Year Purchase
15-year fixed purchase
20% Down740 FICO15-yr
6.322%
6.367% APR
$1,925
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
VA 0% Down
VA purchase, no down payment
0% Down700 FICO30-yr
6.424%
6.670% APR
$1,790
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
VA Cash-Out
VA cash-out refinance
0% Down640 FICO30-yr
6.426%
6.799% APR
$1,748
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
VA IRRRL
VA streamline refinance
0% Down640 FICO30-yr
6.433%
6.585% APR
$1,598
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Jumbo
Jumbo loan above conforming limits
20% Down760 FICO30-yr
6.875%
6.988% APR
$5,536
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
10% Down Conv.
Conventional purchase, 10% down
+$168/mo MI
10% Down720 FICO30-yr
6.908%
7.064% APR
$1,658
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
HomeReady
Fannie Mae HomeReady, low-income buyers
+$158/mo MI
3% Down660 FICO30-yr
6.919%
7.292% APR
$1,789
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Rate/Term Refi
Conventional rate/term refinance
0% Down740 FICO30-yr
7.174%
7.206% APR
$1,495
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
House Hacking
Multi-unit owner-occupied purchase
+$177/mo MI
5% Down680 FICO30-yr
7.248%
7.491% APR
$1,811
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
5% Down Conv.
Conventional, avg credit, 5% down
+$177/mo MI
5% Down700 FICO30-yr
7.277%
7.758% APR
$1,816
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Condo 10% Down
Condo purchase, 10% down
+$151/mo MI
10% Down720 FICO30-yr
7.396%
7.563% APR
$1,392
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Cash-Out Refi
Conventional cash-out refinance
0% Down740 FICO30-yr
7.528%
7.561% APR
$1,567
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Investment Property
Non-owner occupied rental
25% Down740 FICO30-yr
7.625%
7.751% APR
$1,483
Principal & Interest
$0 Points

Safe Rate Mortgage Pricing for Dekalb County

Median Home Value
$294,294
2-Yr Appreciation
18.5%
increase
Median Income
$75,536
household
Price-to-Income
3.9x
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 17037
Average Home Value
$294,294
Average Rent
$1,122/mo
Average Income
$75,536
Property Tax
$5,959/yr
Avg Loan
$220,747
Avg LTV
79.0%

Estimated Insurance

Homeowners Insurance
HO-3 policy · covers dwelling, property & liability
$72/mo
Flood Insurance$38/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.