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Mortgage Rates in Effingham County, IL

7.054%APR 7.086% · $1,337/mo (20% Down)
Updated daily · May 21, 2026+0.188% (14d)
Safe Rate Mortgage20% Down Conv.
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14-Day Rate Trend
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ProductRate / APR Mo. Payment Points
20% Down Conv.
Conventional purchase, 20% down
20% Down740 FICO30-yr
7.054%
7.086% APR
$1,337
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
6.624%
Highest
7.054%
Today
7.054%
15-Year Refi
15-year fixed refinance
0% Down740 FICO15-yr
6.170%
6.217% APR
$1,643
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
15-Year Purchase
15-year fixed purchase
20% Down740 FICO15-yr
6.246%
6.293% APR
$1,713
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
FHA 3.5% Down
FHA purchase, 3.5% down
+$111/mo MI
3.5% Down680 FICO30-yr
6.319%
7.089% APR
$1,522
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
FHA Streamline
FHA streamline refinance
+$111/mo MI
0% Down640 FICO30-yr
6.319%
7.089% APR
$1,522
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Second Home
Vacation or second home purchase
10% Down720 FICO30-yr
6.332%
6.910% APR
$1,421
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Lower Credit FHA
FHA for buyers with lower credit scores
+$111/mo MI
3.5% Down580 FICO30-yr
6.352%
7.122% APR
$1,527
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
VA 0% Down
VA purchase, no down payment
0% Down700 FICO30-yr
6.434%
6.681% APR
$1,602
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
VA Cash-Out
VA cash-out refinance
0% Down640 FICO30-yr
6.438%
6.813% APR
$1,565
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
VA IRRRL
VA streamline refinance
0% Down640 FICO30-yr
6.444%
6.597% APR
$1,431
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
HomeReady
Fannie Mae HomeReady, low-income buyers
+$141/mo MI
3% Down660 FICO30-yr
6.930%
7.304% APR
$1,601
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
10% Down Conv.
Conventional purchase, 10% down
+$150/mo MI
10% Down720 FICO30-yr
6.942%
7.099% APR
$1,487
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Rate/Term Refi
Conventional rate/term refinance
0% Down740 FICO30-yr
7.080%
7.113% APR
$1,292
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
House Hacking
Multi-unit owner-occupied purchase
+$158/mo MI
5% Down680 FICO30-yr
7.284%
7.529% APR
$1,625
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
5% Down Conv.
Conventional, avg credit, 5% down
+$158/mo MI
5% Down700 FICO30-yr
7.313%
7.797% APR
$1,629
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Condo 10% Down
Condo purchase, 10% down
+$135/mo MI
10% Down720 FICO30-yr
7.337%
7.505% APR
$1,238
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Cash-Out Refi
Conventional cash-out refinance
0% Down740 FICO30-yr
7.448%
7.482% APR
$1,391
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Investment Property
Non-owner occupied rental
25% Down740 FICO30-yr
7.625%
7.722% APR
$1,326
Principal & Interest
$0 Points

Safe Rate Mortgage Pricing for Effingham County

Median Home Value
$241,643
2-Yr Appreciation
18.7%
increase
Median Income
$81,854
household
Price-to-Income
3.0x
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 17049
Average Home Value
$241,643
Average Rent
$725/mo
Average Income
$81,854
Property Tax
$2,839/yr
Avg Loan
$192,647
Avg LTV
77.1%

Estimated Insurance

Homeowners Insurance
HO-3 policy · covers dwelling, property & liability
$82/mo
Flood Insurance$29/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.