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Mortgage Rates in Summit County, OH

7.185%APR 7.215% · $1,440/mo (20% Down)
Updated daily · May 22, 2026+0.241% (14d)
Safe Rate Choice20% Down Conv.
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First-Time Homebuyer Programs in Summit County

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

🏛️FHA
Min. down3.5% ($8,929)
Min. credit580+
Rate6.303%
Est. P&I$1,614/mo
Est. MIP/PMI+$113/mo
Easiest credit qualification
MIP for life of loan (<10% down)
🏘️HomeReady
Min. down3% ($7,653)
Min. credit620+
Rate6.924%
Est. P&I$1,700/mo
Est. MIP/PMI+$155/mo
Reduced PMI vs standard conventional
Income limits apply by area
💵Conventional 5%
Min. down5% ($12,756)
Min. credit620+
Rate7.293%
Est. P&I$1,728/mo
Est. MIP/PMI+$172/mo
PMI cancels at 80% LTV
Higher PMI than HomeReady
💡 Pro tip for first-time buyers in Summit 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 Ohio for additional savings.

ProductRate / APR Mo. Payment Points
FHA 3.5% Down
FHA purchase, 3.5% down
+$117/mo MI
3.5% Down680 FICO30-yr
6.303%
7.070% APR
$1,614
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
Lower Credit FHA
FHA for buyers with lower credit scores
+$117/mo MI
3.5% Down580 FICO30-yr
6.336%
7.104% APR
$1,620
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
10% Down Conv.
Conventional purchase, 10% down
+$159/mo MI
10% Down720 FICO30-yr
6.923%
7.078% APR
$1,577
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
HomeReady
Fannie Mae HomeReady, low-income buyers
+$150/mo MI
3% Down660 FICO30-yr
6.924%
7.295% APR
$1,700
Principal & Interest
$0 Points
5% Down Conv.
Conventional, avg credit, 5% down
+$168/mo MI
5% Down700 FICO30-yr
7.293%
7.774% APR
$1,728
Principal & Interest
$0 Points

Mortgage Rates in Summit County: Local Market Snapshot

Median Home Value
$255,114
2-Yr Appreciation
16.8%
increase
Median Income
$81,312
household
Price-to-Income
3.1x
within reach

Rates updated daily via Safe Rate's pricing engine using live investor rate sheets, calibrated to Summit 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 39153
Average Home Value
$255,114
Average Rent
$1,156/mo
Average Income
$81,312
Property Tax
$3,398/yr
Avg Loan
$211,867
Avg LTV
79.8%

Estimated Insurance

Homeowners Insurance
HO-3 policy · covers dwelling, property & liability
$75/mo
Flood Insurance$20/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.