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Safe Rate LocalRock Port index·Updated August 17, 2026

FHA Mortgage Rates in Rock Port

6.304%Rate
7.088%APR
$978monthly mortgage payment
$0points (0 pts)
Loan Amount $147,075; and Downpayment $5,243
Local Fast Facts
MO62696
Typical Home Value
$149,788
Area Median Income
$66,164
Estimated Property Taxes
$1,479/yr
Est. Property Tax Rate
0.99%
Conforming Loan Limit (1-unit)
$806,501
FHA Loan Limit (1-unit)
$524,225
Jumbo Threshold (1-unit)
> $806,501
Average Loan to Value
92.0%

Select your Scenario

3.5% Down (minimum)

6.304%

30-year fixed

Payment$978/mo
Down$5,243
Loan$147,075

10% Down

6.304%

30-year fixed · shorter MIP

Payment$912/mo
Down$14,979
Loan$137,168

15-Year FHA

6.304%

Faster payoff

Payment$1,333/mo
Down$5,243
Loan$147,075

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FHA Loan Details for Rock Port

2025 HUD guidelines · Computed from local median home value

FHA eligible · Est. loan amount $124,121 is within the standard limit
2025 FHA loan limit for this area: approx. $524,225 (national floor) · Verify exact limit on HUD.gov ↗
Min. Down Payment
$5,243
3.5% of purchase price
Upfront MIP (UFMIP)
$2,172
1.75% · financed into loan
Monthly MIP
$57/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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are current fha rates today in Rock Port, MO?

Today's leading benchmark rate for fha rates in Rock Port, MO is 7.427% (with an estimated monthly payment of $714). Calibrated directly to Rock Port, MO's local housing market, Safe Rate shows up-to-the-minute interest rates and points across Conventional, FHA, VA, and Jumbo loan programs daily.

What is the recent trend for fha rates in Rock Port, MO?

Mortgage rates for fha rates have shown typical daily fluctuations driven by inflation data and bond yields. Over the past 90 days, rates for fha rates in Rock Port, MO have hovered between a low of 7.335% and a high of 7.483%. You can track these daily movements by using the 90-day rate history and trajectory chart featured on this page.

Is an FHA or Conventional loan more cost-effective in Rock Port, MO?

Choosing between FHA and Conventional depends on your down payment budget and credit score. For a typical home priced at $149,788 in Rock Port, MO, a standard 20%-down Conventional loan requires an upfront cash down payment of $29,958 but keeps your monthly payment lower at $714/mo (at 7.427% interest) with no monthly PMI. In comparison, an FHA loan requires only $5,243 (3.5% down) but has an estimated payment of $782/mo (at 6.304% interest) due to mandatory FHA mortgage insurance (MIP). Local Nuance: The typical local FHA loan amount of $144,545 falls comfortably within the local HUD FHA loan limit of $524,225 (1-unit), making FHA financing an exceptionally accessible, high-leverage entry point into the market.

What is the maximum conforming loan limit in Rock Port before needing a Jumbo loan?

The 2025 conforming conventional loan limit for a 1-unit property in Rock Port is $806,501. With a typical local home value of $149,788 in , a standard 20%-down mortgage requires a loan size of $119,830. Because this is within the $806,501 conforming threshold, buyers can qualify for standard conforming conventional financing with competitive rates.

How does the median home value in Rock Port, MO impact estimated mortgage payments?

The median home value in Rock Port, MO is estimated at $149,788. Buying a typical home here with a standard 20% down payment ($29,958) translates to an estimated starting monthly mortgage payment of $714 (principal and interest). Compared to the local area median household income of $66,164 ($5,514/mo), this basic housing payment represents approximately 13.0% of gross monthly household income. This housing cost is well within standard lender affordability guidelines (under the 36% DTI benchmark), demonstrating healthy local purchasing power.