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Mortgage Rates in Rock Island County, IL

7.250%APR 7.287% · $978/mo (20% Down)
Updated daily · May 21, 2026+0.232% (14d)
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LO 6.979%HI 7.250%TODAY 7.250%
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First-Time Homebuyer Programs in Rock Island County

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

🏛️FHA
Min. down3.5% ($6,181)
Min. credit580+
Rate6.372%
Est. P&I$1,098/mo
Est. MIP/PMI+$78/mo
Easiest credit qualification
MIP for life of loan (<10% down)
🏘️HomeReady
Min. down3% ($5,298)
Min. credit620+
Rate6.850%
Est. P&I$1,140/mo
Est. MIP/PMI+$107/mo
Reduced PMI vs standard conventional
Income limits apply by area
💵Conventional 5%
Min. down5% ($8,830)
Min. credit620+
Rate7.248%
Est. P&I$1,162/mo
Est. MIP/PMI+$119/mo
PMI cancels at 80% LTV
Higher PMI than HomeReady
💡 Pro tip for first-time buyers in Rock Island County

Illinois offers additional first-time buyer assistance through IHDA (Illinois Housing Development Authority). Programs like Access Forgivable and Helping Families Save provide down payment assistance up to 4% of the loan amount. Ask your loan officer about stacking state DPA with an FHA or HomeReady loan.

ProductRate / APR Mo. Payment Points
FHA 3.5% Down
FHA purchase, 3.5% down
+$79/mo MI
3.5% Down680 FICO30-yr
6.372%
7.146% APR
$1,098
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Lower Credit FHA
FHA for buyers with lower credit scores
+$79/mo MI
3.5% Down580 FICO30-yr
6.382%
7.157% APR
$1,099
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
HomeReady
Fannie Mae HomeReady, low-income buyers
+$101/mo MI
3% Down660 FICO30-yr
6.850%
7.225% APR
$1,140
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
10% Down Conv.
Conventional purchase, 10% down
+$108/mo MI
10% Down720 FICO30-yr
6.950%
7.111% APR
$1,068
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
5% Down Conv.
Conventional, avg credit, 5% down
+$114/mo MI
5% Down700 FICO30-yr
7.248%
7.733% APR
$1,162
Principal & Interest
$0 Points

Safe Rate Mortgage Pricing for Rock Island County

Median Home Value
$176,591
2-Yr Appreciation
16.9%
increase
Median Income
$69,935
household
Price-to-Income
2.5x
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 17161
Average Home Value
$176,591
Average Rent
$930/mo
Average Income
$69,935
Property Tax
$3,384/yr
Avg Loan
$149,889
Avg LTV
83.6%

Estimated Insurance

Homeowners Insurance
HO-3 policy · covers dwelling, property & liability
$81/mo
Flood Insurance$27/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.