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Mortgage Rates in Jefferson County, IL

7.232%APR 7.265% · $1,005/mo (20% Down)
Updated daily · May 22, 2026+0.236% (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
7.232%
7.265% APR
$1,005
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
6.964%
Highest
7.232%
Today
7.232%
15-Year Refi
15-year fixed refinance
0% Down740 FICO15-yr
6.305%
6.353% APR
$1,254
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
FHA 3.5% Down
FHA purchase, 3.5% down
+$82/mo MI
3.5% Down680 FICO30-yr
6.377%
7.147% APR
$1,130
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
FHA Streamline
FHA streamline refinance
+$82/mo MI
0% Down640 FICO30-yr
6.377%
7.147% APR
$1,130
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Second Home
Vacation or second home purchase
10% Down720 FICO30-yr
6.379%
6.958% APR
$1,054
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Lower Credit FHA
FHA for buyers with lower credit scores
+$82/mo MI
3.5% Down580 FICO30-yr
6.387%
7.158% APR
$1,131
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
15-Year Purchase
15-year fixed purchase
20% Down740 FICO15-yr
6.389%
6.437% APR
$1,276
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
VA 0% Down
VA purchase, no down payment
0% Down700 FICO30-yr
6.480%
6.727% APR
$1,188
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
VA Cash-Out
VA cash-out refinance
0% Down640 FICO30-yr
6.485%
6.860% APR
$1,160
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
VA IRRRL
VA streamline refinance
0% Down640 FICO30-yr
6.487%
6.640% APR
$1,061
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
HomeReady
Fannie Mae HomeReady, low-income buyers
+$104/mo MI
3% Down660 FICO30-yr
6.862%
7.233% APR
$1,174
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Jumbo
Jumbo loan above conforming limits
20% Down760 FICO30-yr
6.875%
6.985% APR
$5,536
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
10% Down Conv.
Conventional purchase, 10% down
+$111/mo MI
10% Down720 FICO30-yr
6.938%
7.095% APR
$1,097
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Rate/Term Refi
Conventional rate/term refinance
0% Down740 FICO30-yr
7.213%
7.246% APR
$990
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
House Hacking
Multi-unit owner-occupied purchase
+$117/mo MI
5% Down680 FICO30-yr
7.235%
7.478% APR
$1,193
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
5% Down Conv.
Conventional, avg credit, 5% down
+$117/mo MI
5% Down700 FICO30-yr
7.262%
7.743% APR
$1,197
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Condo 10% Down
Condo purchase, 10% down
+$100/mo MI
10% Down720 FICO30-yr
7.475%
7.645% APR
$926
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Cash-Out Refi
Conventional cash-out refinance
0% Down740 FICO30-yr
7.625%
7.662% APR
$1,044
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Investment Property
Non-owner occupied rental
25% Down740 FICO30-yr
7.625%
7.783% APR
$979
Principal & Interest
$0 Points

Safe Rate Mortgage Pricing for Jefferson County

Median Home Value
$151,948
2-Yr Appreciation
20.3%
increase
Median Income
$63,872
household
Price-to-Income
2.4x
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 17081
Average Home Value
$151,948
Average Rent
$858/mo
Average Income
$63,872
Property Tax
$2,038/yr
Avg Loan
$145,686
Avg LTV
79.0%

Estimated Insurance

Homeowners Insurance
HO-3 policy · covers dwelling, property & liability
$75/mo
Flood Insurance$14/mo
Risk TierVery High
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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.