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Mortgage Rates in Russell County, KS

7.529%APR 7.573% · $689/mo (20% Down)
Updated daily · May 22, 2026+0.097% (14d)
Safe Rate Choice20% Down Conv.
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First-Time Homebuyer Programs in Russell County

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

🏛️FHA
Min. down3.5% ($5,023)
Min. credit580+
Rate6.513%
Est. P&I$764/mo
Est. MIP/PMI+$63/mo
Easiest credit qualification
MIP for life of loan (<10% down)
🏘️HomeReady
Min. down3% ($4,305)
Min. credit620+
Rate6.915%
Est. P&I$786/mo
Est. MIP/PMI+$87/mo
Reduced PMI vs standard conventional
Income limits apply by area
💵Conventional 5%
Min. down5% ($7,175)
Min. credit620+
Rate7.318%
Est. P&I$802/mo
Est. MIP/PMI+$97/mo
PMI cancels at 80% LTV
Higher PMI than HomeReady
💡 Pro tip for first-time buyers in Russell 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 Kansas for additional savings.

ProductRate / APR Mo. Payment Points
Lower Credit FHA
FHA for buyers with lower credit scores
+$54/mo MI
3.5% Down580 FICO30-yr
6.458%
7.238% APR
$759
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
FHA 3.5% Down
FHA purchase, 3.5% down
+$54/mo MI
3.5% Down680 FICO30-yr
6.513%
7.294% APR
$764
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
HomeReady
Fannie Mae HomeReady, low-income buyers
+$70/mo MI
3% Down660 FICO30-yr
6.915%
7.296% APR
$786
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
10% Down Conv.
Conventional purchase, 10% down
+$74/mo MI
10% Down720 FICO30-yr
7.245%
7.417% APR
$754
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
5% Down Conv.
Conventional, avg credit, 5% down
+$78/mo MI
5% Down700 FICO30-yr
7.318%
7.811% APR
$802
Principal & Interest
$0 Points

Mortgage Rates in Russell County: Local Market Snapshot

Median Home Value
$143,506
2-Yr Appreciation
14.0%
increase
Median Income
$61,679
household
Price-to-Income
2.3x
within reach

Rates updated daily via Safe Rate's pricing engine using live investor rate sheets, calibrated to Russell 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 20167
Average Home Value
$143,506
Average Rent
$793/mo
Average Income
$61,679
Property Tax
$2,487/yr
Avg Loan
$98,077
Avg LTV
79.8%

Estimated Insurance

Homeowners Insurance
HO-3 policy · covers dwelling, property & liability
$108/mo
Flood Insurance$21/mo
Risk TierVery High
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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.