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Mortgage Rates in Middlesex County, MA

6.809%APR 6.831% · $3,675/mo (20% Down)
Updated daily · May 22, 2026+0.455% (14d)
Safe Rate Choice20% Down Conv.
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FHA Loan Details for Middlesex County

2025 HUD guidelines · Computed from local median home value

FHA eligible · Est. loan amount $679,378 is within the high-cost area limit
2025 FHA loan limit for this area: approx. $1,023,000 (high-cost area) · Verify exact limit on HUD.gov ↗
Min. Down Payment
$31,127
3.5% of purchase price
Upfront MIP (UFMIP)
$11,889
1.75% · financed into loan
Monthly MIP
$311/mo
0.55%/yr · added to payment
MIP Duration
<10% down
Life of loan · 11 yrs if ≥10%
  • Minimum credit score: 580 for 3.5% down · 500–579 requires 10% down
  • Debt-to-income ratio: typically up to 57% with compensating factors
  • UFMIP can be financed into the loan — no cash required at closing for this fee
  • Annual MIP rate shown is 0.55% for a 30-yr loan with LTV >90%. Rate varies by term and LTV.
ProductRate / APR Mo. Payment Points
FHA 3.5% Down
FHA purchase, 3.5% down
+$311/mo MI
3.5% Down680 FICO30-yr
6.087%
6.846% APR
$4,183
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Lower Credit FHA
FHA for buyers with lower credit scores
+$311/mo MI
3.5% Down580 FICO30-yr
6.097%
6.856% APR
$4,188
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
10% Down Conv.
Conventional purchase, 10% down
+$422/mo MI
10% Down720 FICO30-yr
6.708%
6.853% APR
$4,092
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
HomeReady
Fannie Mae HomeReady, low-income buyers
+$398/mo MI
3% Down660 FICO30-yr
6.777%
7.139% APR
$4,442
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
5% Down Conv.
Conventional, avg credit, 5% down
+$446/mo MI
5% Down700 FICO30-yr
6.780%
7.234% APR
$4,351
Principal & Interest
$0 Points

Mortgage Rates in Middlesex County: Local Market Snapshot

Median Home Value
$889,353
2-Yr Appreciation
13.2%
increase
Median Income
$140,867
household
Price-to-Income
6.3x
stretched

Rates updated daily via Safe Rate's pricing engine using live investor rate sheets, calibrated to Middlesex 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 25017
Average Home Value
$889,353
Average Rent
$2,194/mo
Average Income
$140,867
Property Tax
$7,140/yr
Avg Loan
$500,557
Avg LTV
71.1%

Estimated Insurance

Homeowners Insurance
HO-3 policy · covers dwelling, property & liability
$177/mo
Flood Insurance$127/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.