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Berkeley County FHA Loan Calculator

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

Loan Details

Berkeley County, SC Benchmarks

FHA averages
Typical Property Value$369,353
Average Down Payment8.2%
Average Interest Rate5.687%
Effective Tax Rate0.49%
Median Tax Paid$1,400/yr
Tax Growth (Historical)+1.1%
Based on 2,121 regional loans totaling $711,905,000 (HMDA database).
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$30,287 down · $339,066 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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$151 / month

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Annual premium

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Per month

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$144 / month

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,445/mo

  • Principal & Interest$2,000
  • Property Tax$151
  • Home Insurance$150
  • FHA MIP$144
Amortization · Remaining Balance

Financed Loan Amount

$345,000

Total Interest

$375,070

Total of Payments

$720,070

*Includes financed FHA Upfront MIP of $5,934

Local Market Insights

Berkeley County FHA Mortgage Overview

In Berkeley County, the 8.19% down payment on an FHA loan provides accessible entry, but mandatory Mortgage Insurance Premiums (MIP) are required for the life of the loan due to the 91.81% Loan-to-Value ratio. This is ideal for buyers with sub-620 credit, as the FHA loan limits accommodate the $369,353 average property value. The 0.49% effective property tax rate, adjusted upward by 1.1% for inflation, keeps monthly affordability manageable. When evaluating an FHA loan with PMI and taxes in Berkeley County, SC, or using an FHA down payment analysis in Berkeley County, South Carolina, remember this data reflects 100% owner-occupied purchases, not investments.

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.