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Mortgage Rates in Sandoval County, NM

6.980%APR 7.005% · $2,246/mo (20% Down)
Updated daily · May 22, 2026+0.454% (14d)
Safe Rate Choice20% Down Conv.
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First-Time Homebuyer Programs in Sandoval County

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

🏛️FHA
Min. down3.5% ($12,959)
Min. credit580+
Rate6.373%
Est. P&I$2,589/mo
Est. MIP/PMI+$164/mo
Easiest credit qualification
MIP for life of loan (<10% down)
🏘️HomeReady
Min. down3% ($11,108)
Min. credit620+
Rate6.881%
Est. P&I$2,696/mo
Est. MIP/PMI+$224/mo
Reduced PMI vs standard conventional
Income limits apply by area
💵Conventional 5%
Min. down5% ($18,514)
Min. credit620+
Rate7.166%
Est. P&I$2,717/mo
Est. MIP/PMI+$249/mo
PMI cancels at 80% LTV
Higher PMI than HomeReady
💡 Pro tip for first-time buyers in Sandoval 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 New Mexico for additional savings.

ProductRate / APR Mo. Payment Points
FHA 3.5% Down
FHA purchase, 3.5% down
+$187/mo MI
3.5% Down680 FICO30-yr
6.373%
7.138% APR
$2,589
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Lower Credit FHA
FHA for buyers with lower credit scores
+$187/mo MI
3.5% Down580 FICO30-yr
6.382%
7.147% APR
$2,592
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
10% Down Conv.
Conventional purchase, 10% down
+$254/mo MI
10% Down720 FICO30-yr
6.811%
6.960% APR
$2,483
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
HomeReady
Fannie Mae HomeReady, low-income buyers
+$239/mo MI
3% Down660 FICO30-yr
6.881%
7.247% APR
$2,696
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
5% Down Conv.
Conventional, avg credit, 5% down
+$268/mo MI
5% Down700 FICO30-yr
7.166%
7.638% APR
$2,717
Principal & Interest
$0 Points

Mortgage Rates in Sandoval County: Local Market Snapshot

Median Home Value
$370,270
2-Yr Appreciation
18.4%
increase
Median Income
$87,187
household
Price-to-Income
4.2x
stretched

Rates updated daily via Safe Rate's pricing engine using live investor rate sheets, calibrated to Sandoval 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 35043
Average Home Value
$370,270
Average Rent
$1,480/mo
Average Income
$87,187
Property Tax
$2,254/yr
Avg Loan
$317,922
Avg LTV
75.2%

Estimated Insurance

Homeowners Insurance
HO-3 policy · covers dwelling, property & liability
$95/mo
Flood Insurance$54/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.