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Polk County FHA Loan Calculator

Adjust the sliders to model your loan in real time. We have prefilled this page with local benchmark averages for Polk County, Georgia based on real HMDA transaction records.

Loan Details

Polk County, GA Benchmarks

FHA averages
Typical Property Value$267,839
Average Down Payment11.7%
Average Interest Rate6.302%
Effective Tax Rate0.73%
Median Tax Paid$1,413/yr
Tax Growth (Historical)+4.9%
Based on 311 regional loans totaling $70,695,000 (HMDA database).
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$31,337 down · $236,502 financed

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yrs
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Paid directly to principal

Payoff estimated June 2056

Local & Recurring Costs

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$163 / month

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Annual premium

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Per month

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$100 / month

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,903/mo

  • Principal & Interest$1,489
  • Property Tax$163
  • Home Insurance$150
  • FHA MIP$100
Amortization · Remaining Balance

Financed Loan Amount

$240,641

Total Interest

$295,579

Total of Payments

$536,220

*Includes financed FHA Upfront MIP of $4,139

Local Market Insights

Polk County FHA Mortgage Overview

In Polk County, the average FHA buyer puts 11.72% down on a $267,839 home, leveraging an 88.28% loan-to-value ratio. While this down payment provides accessible entry, FHA loans mandate Mortgage Insurance Premiums (MIP) for the loan's life regardless of equity, making it ideal for buyers with sub-620 credit. The effective property tax rate of 0.73% is manageable, but the recent 4.9% inflation-adjusted tax increase will modestly raise monthly costs. For accurate budgeting with FHA loan down payment and property taxes in Polk County, Georgia, factor in both MIP and this tax shift, as 100% of buyers here are purchasing primary residences.

Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for educational purposes only and does not constitute a loan offer or financial advice. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and fees will vary.