The Arkansas mortgage calculator estimate for the median priced Arkansas home ($188,000), with 20% down on a 30 year fixed loan at today's MonitorBankRates Arkansas average mortgage rate of 6.839%, is a monthly mortgage payment of about $984 for principal and interest, or about $1,189 with Arkansas property taxes and homeowners insurance included, verified by MonitorBankRates as of September 24, 2026.
Lenders serving Arkansas currently advertise 30 year fixed rates from 6.63% to 7.00% across the 5 offers listed below. This Arkansas mortgage calculator starts from those local numbers instead of national guesses: the Arkansas median home value, the median property tax bill, the typical homeowners insurance premium and today's MonitorBankRates Arkansas average rate are already filled in. Change anything, or click a verified lender rate in the panel below the calculator to see the payment at that offer. On the median home the full payment works out to 23.5% of the Arkansas median household income of $60,773.
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Loads the median home value, property tax and insurance cost for the city into the calculator. The rate stays at the MonitorBankRates Arkansas average.
Arkansas Monthly Payment Estimator
Prefilled with Arkansas medians and today's MonitorBankRates Arkansas average rate. Results update as you type.
Where your monthly payment goes
| Principal & interest | $0 |
| Property tax | $0 |
| Homeowners insurance | $0 |
| HOA dues | $0 |
| PMI | $0 |
| Total monthly payment | $0 |
Loan balance over time
Amortization schedule (yearly totals)
| Year | Principal Paid | Interest Paid | PMI Paid | Ending Balance |
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Current Arkansas Average Mortgage Rates
Today's MonitorBankRates Arkansas averages first, then the lowest verified offer per loan type from lenders serving Arkansas. Click any rate to run it through the calculator.
30 Year Fixed Offers in Arkansas and the Payment on the Median Home
Principal and interest on the median priced Arkansas home ($188,000, 20% down, $150,400 borrowed) at each lender's current 30 year fixed rate. Rates are pulled from each lender's published rate sheet and verified by MonitorBankRates.
- Wells Fargo30-Year Fixed-Rate VA, APR 6.859% 6.625%$963 a month
- Success Federal Credit Union1st Mortgage - 30 Year Fixed, APR 6.950% 6.950%$996 a month
- Baxter Credit Union30 Year Fixed Rate Mortgage, APR 7.000% 7.000%$1,001 a month
- Carter Federal Credit UnionVA 30 Year Fixed, APR 7.209% 6.875%$988 a month
- Great Southern BankConventional 30 Year Fixed +1pt, APR 7.343% 7.000%$1,001 a month
Compare all loan types, local banks and credit unions first, on the Arkansas mortgage rates page, or see how the state average has moved on the Arkansas mortgage rate trends page.
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What a Mortgage Costs in Arkansas Right Now
| Median Arkansas home, 20% down, 30 year fixed at the MonitorBankRates Arkansas average of 6.839% | Monthly |
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| Principal and interest | $984 |
| Property tax (Arkansas median, Census) | $90 |
| Homeowners insurance (Arkansas typical premium) | $115 |
| Estimated total payment (PITI) | $1,189 |
| Principal and interest on a 15 year loan at 6.603% | $1,319 |
| Household income needed at a 28% housing ratio | $51,000 a year |
Over 30 years the $150,400 loan costs about $203,986 in interest; the same loan on a 15 year term at 6.603% costs about $86,962 in interest but the payment rises to $1,319. The Arkansas average of 6.839% is below the U.S. average of 6.983%, which on this loan is a difference of about $14 a month. The full payment is 23.5% of the Arkansas median household income of $60,773; lenders generally want that figure under 28%, which is why a household earning about $51,000 is the rough qualifying level for the median home here.
Rates change daily. Every figure above is recalculated when this page loads from the current MonitorBankRates Arkansas average, so the numbers reflect today's market.
How the Down Payment Changes a Arkansas Mortgage Payment
On the median Arkansas home at the MonitorBankRates Arkansas average of 6.839%. Below 20% down, private mortgage insurance is added at 0.5% of the loan per year until the balance reaches 78% of the purchase price. Taxes and insurance use the Arkansas medians.
| Down payment | Cash down | Loan | P&I | PMI | Est. total |
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| 3% | $5,640 | $182,360 | $1,194 | $76 | $1,474 |
| 5% | $9,400 | $178,600 | $1,169 | $74 | $1,448 |
| 10% | $18,800 | $169,200 | $1,107 | $71 | $1,383 |
| 15% | $28,200 | $159,800 | $1,046 | $67 | $1,317 |
| 20% | $37,600 | $150,400 | $984 | none | $1,189 |
Monthly Payment by Home Price in Arkansas
20% down, 30 year fixed at the MonitorBankRates Arkansas average of 6.839%. Property tax is scaled at the Arkansas effective rate of 0.57% of value (U.S. 0.94%); insurance is held at the Arkansas figure of $1,384 a year.
| Home price | Loan | P&I | Property tax | Est. PITI |
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| $100,000 | $80,000 | $524 | $48 | $687 |
| $150,000 | $120,000 | $785 | $71 | $972 |
| $200,000 (about the median) | $160,000 | $1,047 | $95 | $1,258 |
| $225,000 | $180,000 | $1,178 | $107 | $1,401 |
| $275,000 | $220,000 | $1,440 | $131 | $1,686 |
| $375,000 | $300,000 | $1,964 | $179 | $2,258 |
Arkansas Property Taxes and Homeowners Insurance
Property taxes. The median Arkansas homeowner with a mortgage pays about $1,075 a year in property taxes, which is roughly 0.57% of the median home value, compared with about 0.94% nationally. Taxes are set by counties, cities and school districts, so the bill on a specific home can be well above or below the state median. Your county assessor's website lists the current tax on any address; enter that figure in the calculator for an exact escrow estimate.
Homeowners insurance. A typical Arkansas policy runs about $1,384 a year ($115 a month). Premiums depend on the home's replacement cost, roof age, distance from the coast or wildland, and claims history, so quotes for the same house can differ by hundreds of dollars. Compare carriers and average premiums by company on the Arkansas homeowners insurance page.
Affordability. Arkansas scores 137.4 on the MBR Housing Affordability Index, ranking 2 of 51 states where 100 is the national average and higher is more affordable. The full breakdown of home prices, incomes, taxes and insurance is on the Arkansas housing affordability page.
How to Use the Arkansas Mortgage Calculator
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Start from the Arkansas defaults
The home price is the Arkansas median, the rate is today's MonitorBankRates Arkansas average, and the tax and insurance lines are the state medians. If we track figures for your city, pick it above to swap in local home values and costs.
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Enter your price and down payment
Type the purchase price you have in mind and your down payment in dollars or as a percentage. Under 20% down the calculator adds PMI automatically and shows when it drops off.
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Click a verified lender rate
The rate panel lists the lowest current offer per loan type from lenders serving Arkansas. One click applies that rate and term, so you can compare a 15 year offer with a 30 year offer, or an FHA rate with a conventional one, without retyping anything.
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Review the full payment
The large figure is the estimated total monthly payment including escrow. The breakdown chart shows where each dollar goes, the balance chart shows how quickly equity builds, and the schedule lists principal, interest and PMI paid each year.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas Mortgages
What is the average mortgage rate in Arkansas today?
The MonitorBankRates Arkansas average for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 6.839% as of September 24, 2026, and the 15 year fixed average is 6.603%. The averages are computed every day from rates published by banks and credit unions lending in Arkansas. Individual lenders currently advertise 30 year rates from 6.63% to 7.00%, so it pays to compare offers on the Arkansas mortgage rates page.
How much is the mortgage payment on a median priced home in Arkansas?
With 20% down on the median Arkansas home value of $188,000, a 30 year fixed loan of $150,400 at 6.839% costs about $984 a month in principal and interest. Adding the median Arkansas property tax bill of $1,075 a year and homeowners insurance of about $1,384 a year brings the full payment to roughly $1,189 a month.
How much income do you need to buy the median home in Arkansas?
Lenders generally want the full housing payment under 28% of gross income. At about $1,189 a month for the median Arkansas home with 20% down, that works out to a household income of roughly $51,000 a year, compared with the Arkansas median household income of $60,773. A larger down payment, a lower rate or a less expensive home lowers the income needed.
How much are property taxes in Arkansas?
The median Arkansas homeowner with a mortgage pays about $1,075 a year in property taxes, roughly 0.57% of the median home value versus about 0.94% nationally. Rates are set locally, so check the county assessor for the tax on a specific property and enter it in the calculator.
How much is homeowners insurance in Arkansas?
A typical Arkansas homeowners insurance policy costs about $1,384 a year, or $115 a month, which the calculator includes in the total payment. Premiums vary with the home's replacement cost, location and claims history, so get quotes from several carriers before you close.
How much down payment do I need in Arkansas?
Conventional loans allow as little as 3% to 5% down, FHA loans require 3.5%, and VA and USDA loans can be zero down for eligible borrowers. On the median Arkansas home, 20% down is $37,600 and avoids PMI; 5% down is $9,400 but adds PMI of about $74 a month until the balance reaches 78% of the price.
Should I choose a 15 year or 30 year mortgage in Arkansas?
On the median Arkansas home with 20% down, the 30 year payment is about $984 a month in principal and interest versus about $1,319 on a 15 year loan at 6.603%. The 30 year loan costs about $203,986 in interest over its life compared with about $86,962 for the 15 year. Choose the 15 year if the higher payment fits comfortably; otherwise take the 30 year and pay extra principal when you can.
What is PITI?
PITI stands for principal, interest, taxes and insurance, the four parts of a typical monthly mortgage payment. Lenders usually collect the tax and insurance portions in an escrow account along with the loan payment, which is why the bill you receive is higher than the principal and interest figure alone. This calculator estimates all four for Arkansas, plus HOA dues and PMI when they apply.
What is PMI and when does it go away?
Private mortgage insurance protects the lender if you default and is usually required on conventional loans with less than 20% down. It typically adds 0.3% to 1.5% of the loan amount per year. On most conventional loans it is canceled automatically when the balance reaches 78% of the original purchase price, and you can request cancellation at 80%.
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