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3–20% down · 620+ credit · no upfront MIP
3.5% down · 580+ credit · gov't-backed
0% down · no PMI · veterans & active duty
Above conforming limits · 740+ credit
FHA, HomeReady & low-down-payment options
Rate/term, cash-out, FHA Streamline, VA IRRRL
| Product | Rate / 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 | |
Why choose this product?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 TrendLowest 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 | |
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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.