What are current va rates in Story County?

Today's va rates in Story County start at 7.095% for qualified borrowers. Rates are updated daily using live investor pricing data from Safe Rate's pricing engine.

VA Loan Rates — who qualifies in Story County?

VA loans offer 0% down payment with no PMI for eligible veterans and active-duty military. See today's VA rates.

What are current mortgage rates in Story County?

As of today, a standard conventional rate in Story County is 7.095% (APR 7.123%) for a 30-year fixed loan. This assumes a 20% down payment and a 740+ credit score. Rates are updated daily using Safe Rate's live pricing engine.

How much does a home cost in Story County?

The average home value in Story County is $310,460, with +15.3% appreciation over the past two years. At a 4.3x price-to-income ratio, buyers typically need to stretch beyond standard guidelines.

What is the typical monthly mortgage payment in Story County?

Based on the average home value with a standard conventional loan, the estimated principal and interest payment is $1,744/mo. Total PITI costs will also include property taxes ($3,784/yr locally), homeowners insurance (est. $87/mo), and any applicable mortgage insurance.

How do I qualify for a mortgage?

Conventional loans typically require a 620+ credit score and 3–20% down. With 20% down you avoid PMI. FHA loans are available with as little as 3.5% down and a 580+ credit score. VA loans offer 0% down for eligible veterans. Requirements vary by loan program. Contact a licensed loan officer for guidance specific to your situation.

How are these mortgage rates calculated?

Safe Rate's pricing engine ingests live investor rate sheets daily and calculates the best available rate for each scenario based on Story County's median home value, local loan limits, and FHFA market data. Rates shown represent the most competitive offer available for each scenario, not a rate lock or commitment.

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Mortgage Rates in Story County, IA

7.095%APR 7.123% · $1,744/mo (20% Down)

Updated daily · May 22, 2026+0.222% (14d)

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VA Loan Details for Story County

2025 VA guidelines · Eligible veterans, active duty & surviving spouses

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No monthly mortgage insurance — ever

A comparable conventional loan with <20% down would add approx. $230/mo in PMI. VA loans eliminate this cost for the life of the loan.

Down Payment

0% required · no loan limit

Min. Credit Score

620+

Varies by lender

VA Funding Fee

$6,977

2.15% first use · can be financed

PMI

None

Eliminated for all VA loans

VA Funding Fee Table (2025)

Use	0% Down	5–9% Down	10%+ Down
First Use	2.15%	1.50%	1.25%
Subsequent	3.30%	1.50%	1.25%
Exempt	10%+ VA disability rating · Purple Heart · surviving spouses

• VA entitlement allows multiple VA loans simultaneously if prior loan is paid off or entitlement is restored
• No prepayment penalty — pay off your loan early at no cost
• VA IRRRL (streamline refinance) available with no appraisal, minimal paperwork

Product	Key Attributes	Rate / APR ↑	Mo. Payment ↕	Points
VA IRRRL VA streamline refinance	0% Down640 FICO30-yr	6.420% 6.569% APR	$1,853 Principal & Interest	$0 Points
VA 0% Down VA purchase, no down payment	0% Down700 FICO30-yr	6.436% 6.679% APR	$2,081 Principal & Interest	$0 Points

Mortgage Rates in Story County: Local Market Snapshot

Median Home Value

$310,460

2-Yr Appreciation

15.3%

increase

Median Income

$72,025

household

Price-to-Income

4.3x

stretched

Rates updated daily via Safe Rate's pricing engine using live investor rate sheets, calibrated to Story 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 19169

Average Home Value: $310,460
Average Rent: $1,006/mo
Average Income: $72,025
Property Tax: $3,784/yr
Avg Loan: $254,075
Avg LTV: 78.3%

Estimated Insurance

Homeowners Insurance

HO-3 policy · covers dwelling, property & liability

$87/mo

Flood Insurance$45/mo

Risk TierModerate

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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.