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Tunica County FHA Loan Calculator

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

Loan Details

Tunica County, MS Benchmarks

FHA averages
Typical Property Value$212,647
Average Down Payment19.4%
Average Interest Rate6.506%
Effective Tax Rate0.45%
Median Tax Paid$940/yr
Tax Growth (Historical)+34.3%
Based on 17 regional loans totaling $2,835,000 (HMDA database).
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$41,254 down · $171,393 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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$80 / month

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Annual premium

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Per month

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$73 / month

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,406/mo

  • Principal & Interest$1,103
  • Property Tax$80
  • Home Insurance$150
  • FHA MIP$73
Amortization · Remaining Balance

Financed Loan Amount

$174,393

Total Interest

$222,841

Total of Payments

$397,234

*Includes financed FHA Upfront MIP of $2,999

Local Market Insights

Tunica County FHA Mortgage Overview

Tunica County's FHA market reveals a strategic entry point for owner-occupants. With a weighted average down payment of 19.41% and an 80.59% loan-to-value ratio, buyers are putting substantial equity down. However, unlike conventional loans, FHA loans require mandatory Mortgage Insurance Premiums (MIP) for the life of the loan, regardless of this down payment. This makes FHA ideal for buyers with sub-620 credit seeking accessible financing. The effective property tax rate of 0.45% is low, but the 34.3% inflation-adjusted tax shift signals rising monthly costs. When evaluating an FHA loan down payment in Tunica County, MS, factor in this tax increase alongside mandatory PMI for accurate affordability.

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.