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Mortgage Rates in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA

7.080%APR 7.107% · $1,786/mo (20% Down)
Updated daily · May 22, 2026+0.459% (14d)
Safe Rate Choice20% Down Conv.
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First-Time Homebuyer Programs in East Baton Rouge Parish

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

🏛️FHA
Min. down3.5% ($9,595)
Min. credit580+
Rate6.112%
Est. P&I$1,984/mo
Est. MIP/PMI+$121/mo
Easiest credit qualification
MIP for life of loan (<10% down)
🏘️HomeReady
Min. down3% ($8,225)
Min. credit620+
Rate6.903%
Est. P&I$2,128/mo
Est. MIP/PMI+$166/mo
Reduced PMI vs standard conventional
Income limits apply by area
💵Conventional 5%
Min. down5% ($13,708)
Min. credit620+
Rate6.114%
Est. P&I$1,953/mo
Est. MIP/PMI+$184/mo
PMI cancels at 80% LTV
Higher PMI than HomeReady
💡 Pro tip for first-time buyers in East Baton Rouge Parish

Most states offer first-time homebuyer assistance programs that can be stacked with FHA or HomeReady loans — covering down payment or closing cost assistance. Ask your Safe Rate loan officer about programs available in Louisiana for additional savings.

ProductRate / APR Mo. Payment Points
FHA 3.5% Down
FHA purchase, 3.5% down
+$147/mo MI
3.5% Down680 FICO30-yr
6.112%
6.875% APR
$1,984
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
5% Down Conv.
Conventional, avg credit, 5% down
+$211/mo MI
5% Down700 FICO30-yr
6.114%
6.825% APR
$1,953
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Lower Credit FHA
FHA for buyers with lower credit scores
+$147/mo MI
3.5% Down580 FICO30-yr
6.122%
6.885% APR
$1,986
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
10% Down Conv.
Conventional purchase, 10% down
+$200/mo MI
10% Down720 FICO30-yr
6.859%
7.010% APR
$1,965
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
HomeReady
Fannie Mae HomeReady, low-income buyers
+$188/mo MI
3% Down660 FICO30-yr
6.903%
7.272% APR
$2,128
Principal & Interest
$0 Points

Mortgage Rates in East Baton Rouge Parish: Local Market Snapshot

Median Home Value
$274,151
2-Yr Appreciation
6.0%
increase
Median Income
$70,349
household
Price-to-Income
3.9x
within reach

Rates updated daily via Safe Rate's pricing engine using live investor rate sheets, calibrated to East Baton Rouge Parish'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 22033
Average Home Value
$274,151
Average Rent
$1,234/mo
Average Income
$70,349
Property Tax
$1,744/yr
Avg Loan
$259,364
Avg LTV
77.9%

Estimated Insurance

Homeowners Insurance
HO-3 policy · covers dwelling, property & liability
$85/mo
Flood Insurance$100/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.