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Safe Rate LocalKleberg County index·Updated July 3, 2026

FHA Mortgage Rates in Kleberg County

6.048%Rate
6.797%APR
$1,092monthly mortgage payment
$0points (0 pts)
Loan Amount $168,412; and Downpayment $6,003
Local Fast Facts
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Typical Home Value
$171,519
YoY Appreciation
+8.5%
Area Median Income
$58,483
Estimated Property Taxes
$2,694/yr
Est. Property Tax Rate
1.57%
Conforming Loan Limit (1-unit)
$806,501
FHA Loan Limit (1-unit)
$524,225
Jumbo Threshold (1-unit)
> $806,501
Average Loan to Value
74.5%

Select your Scenario

3.5% Down (minimum)

6.048%

30-year fixed

Payment$1,092/mo
Down$6,003
Loan$168,412

10% Down

6.048%

30-year fixed · shorter MIP

Payment$1,019/mo
Down$17,152
Loan$157,069

15-Year FHA

6.048%

Faster payoff

Payment$1,503/mo
Down$6,003
Loan$168,412

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FHA Loan Details for Kleberg County

2025 HUD guidelines · Computed from local median home value

FHA eligible · Est. loan amount $233,851 is within the standard limit
2025 FHA loan limit for this area: approx. $524,225 (national floor) · Verify exact limit on HUD.gov ↗
Min. Down Payment
$6,003
3.5% of purchase price
Upfront MIP (UFMIP)
$4,092
1.75% · financed into loan
Monthly MIP
$107/mo
0.55%/yr · added to payment
MIP Duration
<10% down
Life of loan · 11 yrs if ≥10%
  • Minimum credit score: 580 for 3.5% down · 500–579 requires 10% down
  • Debt-to-income ratio: typically up to 57% with compensating factors
  • UFMIP can be financed into the loan — no cash required at closing for this fee
  • Annual MIP rate shown is 0.55% for a 30-yr loan with LTV >90%. Rate varies by term and LTV.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are current fha rates today in Kleberg County, TX?

Today's leading benchmark rate for fha rates in Kleberg County, TX is 6.929% (with an estimated monthly payment of $1,281). Calibrated directly to Kleberg County, TX's local housing market, Safe Rate shows up-to-the-minute interest rates and points across Conventional, FHA, VA, and Jumbo loan programs daily.

What is the recent trend for fha rates in Kleberg County, TX?

Mortgage rates for fha rates have shown typical daily fluctuations driven by inflation data and bond yields. Over the past 90 days, rates for fha rates in Kleberg County, TX have hovered between a low of 6.621% and a high of 7.079%. You can track these daily movements by using the 90-day rate history and trajectory chart featured on this page.

Is an FHA or Conventional loan more cost-effective in Kleberg County, TX?

Choosing between FHA and Conventional depends on your down payment budget and credit score. For a typical home priced at $171,519 in Kleberg County, TX, a standard 20%-down Conventional loan requires an upfront cash down payment of $34,304 but keeps your monthly payment lower at $1,281/mo (at 6.929% interest) with no monthly PMI. In comparison, an FHA loan requires only $6,003 (3.5% down) but has an estimated payment of $1,434/mo (at 6.048% interest) due to mandatory FHA mortgage insurance (MIP). Local Nuance: The typical local FHA loan amount of $165,516 falls comfortably within the local HUD FHA loan limit of $524,225 (1-unit), making FHA financing an exceptionally accessible, high-leverage entry point into the market.

What is the maximum conforming loan limit in Kleberg County before needing a Jumbo loan?

The 2025 conforming conventional loan limit for a 1-unit property in Kleberg County is $806,501. With a typical local home value of $171,519 in , a standard 20%-down mortgage requires a loan size of $137,215. Because this is within the $806,501 conforming threshold, buyers can qualify for standard conforming conventional financing with competitive rates.

How does the median home value in Kleberg County, TX impact estimated mortgage payments?

The median home value in Kleberg County, TX is estimated at $171,519. Buying a typical home here with a standard 20% down payment ($34,304) translates to an estimated starting monthly mortgage payment of $1,281 (principal and interest). Compared to the local area median household income of $58,483 ($4,874/mo), this basic housing payment represents approximately 26.3% of gross monthly household income. This housing cost is well within standard lender affordability guidelines (under the 36% DTI benchmark), demonstrating healthy local purchasing power.