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Mortgage Rates in Knox County, IL

7.459%APR 7.503% · $739/mo (20% Down)
Updated daily · May 21, 2026+0.094% (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
7.459%
7.503% APR
$739
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
7.311%
Highest
7.459%
Today
7.459%
FHA 3.5% Down
FHA purchase, 3.5% down
+$59/mo MI
3.5% Down680 FICO30-yr
6.435%
7.215% APR
$817
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
FHA Streamline
FHA streamline refinance
+$59/mo MI
0% Down640 FICO30-yr
6.435%
7.215% APR
$817
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Lower Credit FHA
FHA for buyers with lower credit scores
+$59/mo MI
3.5% Down580 FICO30-yr
6.445%
7.225% APR
$818
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Second Home
Vacation or second home purchase
10% Down720 FICO30-yr
6.512%
7.104% APR
$768
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
VA 0% Down
VA purchase, no down payment
0% Down700 FICO30-yr
6.518%
6.774% APR
$858
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
VA Cash-Out
VA cash-out refinance
0% Down640 FICO30-yr
6.526%
6.912% APR
$838
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
VA IRRRL
VA streamline refinance
0% Down640 FICO30-yr
6.615%
6.779% APR
$773
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
15-Year Refi
15-year fixed refinance
0% Down740 FICO15-yr
6.656%
6.734% APR
$966
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
15-Year Purchase
15-year fixed purchase
20% Down740 FICO15-yr
6.814%
6.880% APR
$942
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
+$75/mo MI
3% Down660 FICO30-yr
6.908%
7.290% APR
$848
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
10% Down Conv.
Conventional purchase, 10% down
+$80/mo MI
10% Down720 FICO30-yr
7.181%
7.352% APR
$808
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
House Hacking
Multi-unit owner-occupied purchase
+$84/mo MI
5% Down680 FICO30-yr
7.281%
7.534% APR
$862
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
5% Down Conv.
Conventional, avg credit, 5% down
+$84/mo MI
5% Down700 FICO30-yr
7.310%
7.803% APR
$864
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Rate/Term Refi
Conventional rate/term refinance
0% Down740 FICO30-yr
7.444%
7.517% APR
$763
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Cash-Out Refi
Conventional cash-out refinance
0% Down740 FICO30-yr
7.625%
7.777% APR
$751
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Condo 10% Down
Condo purchase, 10% down
+$72/mo MI
10% Down720 FICO30-yr
7.625%
7.863% APR
$676
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Investment Property
Non-owner occupied rental
25% Down740 FICO30-yr
7.625%
7.908% APR
$704
Principal & Interest
$0 Points

Safe Rate Mortgage Pricing for Knox County

Median Home Value
$136,439
2-Yr Appreciation
12.8%
increase
Median Income
$59,358
household
Price-to-Income
2.3x
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 17095
Average Home Value
$136,439
Average Rent
$790/mo
Average Income
$59,358
Property Tax
$2,307/yr
Avg Loan
$109,769
Avg LTV
82.8%

Estimated Insurance

Homeowners Insurance
HO-3 policy · covers dwelling, property & liability
$96/mo
Flood Insurance$22/mo
Risk TierModerate
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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.