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Mortgage Rates in Mason County, MI

7.141%APR 7.170% · $1,584/mo (20% Down)
Updated daily · May 21, 2026+0.232% (14d)
Safe Rate Choice20% Down Conv.
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First-Time Homebuyer Programs in Mason County

Compare the top low-down-payment programs side by side

🏛️FHA
Min. down3.5% ($9,640)
Min. credit580+
Rate6.276%
Est. P&I$1,779/mo
Est. MIP/PMI+$122/mo
Easiest credit qualification
MIP for life of loan (<10% down)
🏘️HomeReady
Min. down3% ($8,263)
Min. credit620+
Rate6.914%
Est. P&I$1,878/mo
Est. MIP/PMI+$167/mo
Reduced PMI vs standard conventional
Income limits apply by area
💵Conventional 5%
Min. down5% ($13,771)
Min. credit620+
Rate7.263%
Est. P&I$1,905/mo
Est. MIP/PMI+$185/mo
PMI cancels at 80% LTV
Higher PMI than HomeReady
💡 Pro tip for first-time buyers in Mason County

Most states offer first-time homebuyer assistance programs that can be stacked with FHA or HomeReady loans — covering down payment or closing cost assistance. Ask your Safe Rate loan officer about programs available in Michigan for additional savings.

ProductRate / APR Mo. Payment Points
FHA 3.5% Down
FHA purchase, 3.5% down
+$130/mo MI
3.5% Down680 FICO30-yr
6.276%
7.042% APR
$1,779
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Lower Credit FHA
FHA for buyers with lower credit scores
+$130/mo MI
3.5% Down580 FICO30-yr
6.308%
7.074% APR
$1,785
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
10% Down Conv.
Conventional purchase, 10% down
+$176/mo MI
10% Down720 FICO30-yr
6.894%
7.047% APR
$1,739
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
HomeReady
Fannie Mae HomeReady, low-income buyers
+$166/mo MI
3% Down660 FICO30-yr
6.914%
7.285% APR
$1,878
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
5% Down Conv.
Conventional, avg credit, 5% down
+$186/mo MI
5% Down700 FICO30-yr
7.263%
7.741% APR
$1,905
Principal & Interest
$0 Points

Mortgage Rates in Mason County: Local Market Snapshot

Median Home Value
$275,426
2-Yr Appreciation
27.9%
increase
Median Income
$65,320
household
Price-to-Income
4.2x
stretched

Rates updated daily via Safe Rate's pricing engine using live investor rate sheets, calibrated to Mason County's local loan limits and FHFA market data. Your actual rate depends on credit score, down payment, and lender.

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Market Snapshot

FIPS 26105
Average Home Value
$275,426
Average Rent
$910/mo
Average Income
$65,320
Property Tax
$2,338/yr
Avg Loan
$199,588
Avg LTV
68.0%

Estimated Insurance

Homeowners Insurance
HO-3 policy · covers dwelling, property & liability
$47/mo
Flood Insurance$18/mo
Risk TierLow
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Rates are representative estimates using base pricing sourced from national wholesale lenders. Safe Rate Mortgage is a broker driven platform. Estimated rates incorporate 1.40% lender paid compensation (minimum $2,000, maximum $4,000). At initial launch, no compensation occurs. Demographic and housing data sourced from public HUD and FHFA datasets.