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Lee County Conventional Mortgage Calculator

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

Loan Details

Lee County, IA Benchmarks

Conventional averages
Typical Property Value$177,680
Average Down Payment23.0%
Average Interest Rate7.277%
Effective Tax Rate1.28%
Median Tax Paid$1,955/yr
Tax Growth (Historical)+2.2%
Based on 292 regional loans totaling $27,230,000 (HMDA database).
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$40,866 down · $136,814 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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$190 / month

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Annual premium

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Per month

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Not required at 20%+ down

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,276/mo

  • Principal & Interest$936
  • Property Tax$190
  • Home Insurance$150
Amortization · Remaining Balance

Loan Amount

$136,814

Total Interest

$200,181

Total of Payments

$336,994

Local Market Insights

Lee County Conventional Mortgage Overview

For Lee County conventional buyers, the 23.00% average down payment on a $177,680 property is a strong indicator of well-qualified borrowers. This equity cushion, reflected in the 77.00% loan-to-value ratio, means most buyers immediately avoid private mortgage insurance (PMI), a key advantage when using a conventional loan. With a 7.277% rate, the effective property tax rate of 1.28% adds roughly $190 monthly, and the 2.2% inflation-adjusted tax increase will slightly raise that burden. Since all buyers are owner-occupants, this data reflects stable, primary residence purchases rather than speculative investing.

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.