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Mortgage Rates in Lake County, IL

6.975%APR 7.002% · $2,295/mo (20% Down)
Updated daily · May 21, 2026+0.377% (14d)
Safe Rate Mortgage20% Down Conv.
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14-Day Rate Trend
+0.377%
LO 6.534%HI 6.975%TODAY 6.975%

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ProductRate / APR Mo. Payment Points
20% Down Conv.
Conventional purchase, 20% down
20% Down740 FICO30-yr
6.975%
7.002% APR
$2,295
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
6.534%
Highest
6.975%
Today
6.975%
Second Home
Vacation or second home purchase
10% Down720 FICO30-yr
6.097%
6.665% APR
$2,398
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
15-Year Refi
15-year fixed refinance
0% Down740 FICO15-yr
6.104%
6.143% APR
$2,820
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
15-Year Purchase
15-year fixed purchase
20% Down740 FICO15-yr
6.151%
6.190% APR
$2,946
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
FHA 3.5% Down
FHA purchase, 3.5% down
+$191/mo MI
3.5% Down680 FICO30-yr
6.360%
7.126% APR
$2,644
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
FHA Streamline
FHA streamline refinance
+$191/mo MI
0% Down640 FICO30-yr
6.360%
7.126% APR
$2,644
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Lower Credit FHA
FHA for buyers with lower credit scores
+$191/mo MI
3.5% Down580 FICO30-yr
6.376%
7.143% APR
$2,648
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
VA 0% Down
VA purchase, no down payment
0% Down700 FICO30-yr
6.396%
6.638% APR
$2,761
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
VA Cash-Out
VA cash-out refinance
0% Down640 FICO30-yr
6.407%
6.777% APR
$2,698
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
VA IRRRL
VA streamline refinance
0% Down640 FICO30-yr
6.422%
6.571% APR
$2,469
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
10% Down Conv.
Conventional purchase, 10% down
+$259/mo MI
10% Down720 FICO30-yr
6.807%
6.957% APR
$2,538
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
HomeReady
Fannie Mae HomeReady, low-income buyers
+$245/mo MI
3% Down660 FICO30-yr
6.872%
7.240% APR
$2,754
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
Rate/Term Refi
Conventional rate/term refinance
0% Down740 FICO30-yr
7.008%
7.035% APR
$2,210
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
House Hacking
Multi-unit owner-occupied purchase
+$274/mo MI
5% Down680 FICO30-yr
7.125%
7.363% APR
$2,767
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
5% Down Conv.
Conventional, avg credit, 5% down
+$274/mo MI
5% Down700 FICO30-yr
7.161%
7.635% APR
$2,776
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Condo 10% Down
Condo purchase, 10% down
+$233/mo MI
10% Down720 FICO30-yr
7.262%
7.423% APR
$2,126
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Cash-Out Refi
Conventional cash-out refinance
0% Down740 FICO30-yr
7.391%
7.420% APR
$2,392
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Investment Property
Non-owner occupied rental
25% Down740 FICO30-yr
7.625%
7.687% APR
$2,295
Principal & Interest
$0 Points

Safe Rate Mortgage Pricing for Lake County

Median Home Value
$445,637
2-Yr Appreciation
19.1%
increase
Median Income
$125,033
household
Price-to-Income
3.6x
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 17097
Average Home Value
$445,637
Average Rent
$1,698/mo
Average Income
$125,033
Property Tax
$7,913/yr
Avg Loan
$331,963
Avg LTV
76.8%

Estimated Insurance

Homeowners Insurance
HO-3 policy · covers dwelling, property & liability
$87/mo
Flood Insurance$60/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.