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Menard County FHA Loan Calculator

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

Loan Details

Menard County, IL Benchmarks

FHA averages
Typical Property Value$172,037
Average Down Payment9.2%
Average Interest Rate6.566%
Effective Tax Rate1.66%
Median Tax Paid$3,190/yr
Tax Growth (Historical)+5.4%
Based on 27 regional loans totaling $4,105,000 (HMDA database).
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$15,827 down · $156,210 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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$238 / month

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Annual premium

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Per month

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$66 / month

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,466/mo

  • Principal & Interest$1,012
  • Property Tax$238
  • Home Insurance$150
  • FHA MIP$66
Amortization · Remaining Balance

Financed Loan Amount

$158,943

Total Interest

$205,362

Total of Payments

$364,305

*Includes financed FHA Upfront MIP of $2,734

Local Market Insights

Menard County FHA Mortgage Overview

For Menard County homebuyers, the 9.24% weighted average down payment on FHA loans provides accessible entry, but the 90.76% LTV ratio means mandatory Mortgage Insurance Premiums (MIP) apply for the loan's life, regardless of equity. This is ideal for those with sub-620 credit scores. The 1.66% effective property tax rate, adjusted upward by 5.4% for inflation, directly impacts monthly affordability. When evaluating an FHA loan with PMI and taxes in Menard County, IL, the true cost includes this permanent MIP. While FHA loan limits here support the $172,037 average property value, buyers must factor in the tax shift. This data reflects 100% primary occupancy, not investment properties.

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.