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Mortgage Rates in Mercer County, IL

7.280%APR 7.319% · $924/mo (20% Down)
Updated daily · May 21, 2026+0.200% (14d)
Safe Rate Mortgage20% Down Conv.
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14-Day Rate Trend
+0.200%
LO 7.020%HI 7.280%TODAY 7.280%

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ProductRate / APR Mo. Payment Points
20% Down Conv.
Conventional purchase, 20% down
20% Down740 FICO30-yr
7.280%
7.319% APR
$924
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
7.020%
Highest
7.280%
Today
7.280%
FHA 3.5% Down
FHA purchase, 3.5% down
+$75/mo MI
3.5% Down680 FICO30-yr
6.383%
7.159% APR
$1,035
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
FHA Streamline
FHA streamline refinance
+$75/mo MI
0% Down640 FICO30-yr
6.383%
7.159% APR
$1,035
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Lower Credit FHA
FHA for buyers with lower credit scores
+$75/mo MI
3.5% Down580 FICO30-yr
6.392%
7.168% APR
$1,036
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Second Home
Vacation or second home purchase
10% Down720 FICO30-yr
6.395%
6.979% APR
$966
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
15-Year Refi
15-year fixed refinance
0% Down740 FICO15-yr
6.417%
6.486% APR
$1,214
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
VA 0% Down
VA purchase, no down payment
0% Down700 FICO30-yr
6.485%
6.737% APR
$1,088
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
VA Cash-Out
VA cash-out refinance
0% Down640 FICO30-yr
6.491%
6.872% APR
$1,063
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
15-Year Purchase
15-year fixed purchase
20% Down740 FICO15-yr
6.496%
6.553% APR
$1,176
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
VA IRRRL
VA streamline refinance
0% Down640 FICO30-yr
6.500%
6.658% APR
$972
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
HomeReady
Fannie Mae HomeReady, low-income buyers
+$95/mo MI
3% Down660 FICO30-yr
6.859%
7.235% APR
$1,074
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
10% Down Conv.
Conventional purchase, 10% down
+$101/mo MI
10% Down720 FICO30-yr
6.978%
7.140% APR
$1,008
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
House Hacking
Multi-unit owner-occupied purchase
+$107/mo MI
5% Down680 FICO30-yr
7.230%
7.478% APR
$1,092
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
5% Down Conv.
Conventional, avg credit, 5% down
+$107/mo MI
5% Down700 FICO30-yr
7.258%
7.744% APR
$1,095
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Rate/Term Refi
Conventional rate/term refinance
0% Down740 FICO30-yr
7.336%
7.405% APR
$964
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Condo 10% Down
Condo purchase, 10% down
+$91/mo MI
10% Down720 FICO30-yr
7.535%
7.712% APR
$853
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Cash-Out Refi
Conventional cash-out refinance
0% Down740 FICO30-yr
7.625%
7.690% APR
$956
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Investment Property
Non-owner occupied rental
25% Down740 FICO30-yr
7.625%
7.813% APR
$896
Principal & Interest
$0 Points

Safe Rate Mortgage Pricing for Mercer County

Median Home Value
$174,890
2-Yr Appreciation
17.8%
increase
Median Income
$75,172
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 17131
Average Home Value
$174,890
Average Rent
$767/mo
Average Income
$75,172
Property Tax
$3,057/yr
Avg Loan
$140,079
Avg LTV
83.0%

Estimated Insurance

Homeowners Insurance
HO-3 policy · covers dwelling, property & liability
$110/mo
Flood Insurance$29/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.