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Columbia County FHA Loan Calculator

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

Loan Details

Columbia County, PA Benchmarks

FHA averages
Typical Property Value$210,799
Average Down Payment9.7%
Average Interest Rate6.442%
Effective Tax Rate1.06%
Median Tax Paid$2,286/yr
Tax Growth (Historical)-2.1%
Based on 169 regional loans totaling $31,565,000 (HMDA database).
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$20,448 down · $190,351 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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$186 / month

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Annual premium

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Per month

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$81 / month

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,633/mo

  • Principal & Interest$1,217
  • Property Tax$186
  • Home Insurance$150
  • FHA MIP$81
Amortization · Remaining Balance

Financed Loan Amount

$193,683

Total Interest

$244,284

Total of Payments

$437,966

*Includes financed FHA Upfront MIP of $3,331

Local Market Insights

Columbia County FHA Mortgage Overview

In Columbia County, Pennsylvania, the weighted average 9.65% down payment on an FHA loan provides accessible entry for homebuyers, especially those with sub-620 credit scores. However, this 90.35% loan-to-value ratio means mandatory Mortgage Insurance Premiums (MIP) are required for the life of the loan, a critical factor when evaluating an FHA loan with PMI and taxes. The effective property tax rate of 1.06% adds roughly $186 monthly on the average $210,798 property, though the recent inflation-adjusted tax decline of -2.1% slightly offsets affordability pressure. For owner-occupied purchases, this data reflects standard homebuyers, not investors.

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.