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Carter County FHA Loan Calculator

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

Loan Details

Carter County, TN Benchmarks

FHA averages
Typical Property Value$245,457
Average Down Payment13.5%
Average Interest Rate6.455%
Effective Tax Rate0.49%
Median Tax Paid$864/yr
Tax Growth (Historical)+0.6%
Based on 219 regional loans totaling $44,895,000 (HMDA database).
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$33,137 down · $212,320 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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$100 / month

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Annual premium

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Per month

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$90 / month

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,700/mo

  • Principal & Interest$1,360
  • Property Tax$100
  • Home Insurance$150
  • FHA MIP$90
Amortization · Remaining Balance

Financed Loan Amount

$216,036

Total Interest

$273,498

Total of Payments

$489,534

*Includes financed FHA Upfront MIP of $3,716

Local Market Insights

Carter County FHA Mortgage Overview

For Carter County homebuyers, an FHA loan with a 13.48% down payment offers accessible entry, though it mandates Mortgage Insurance Premiums (MIP) for the loan's life—ideal for those with sub-620 credit. The 86.52% Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio confirms this is a standard owner-occupied purchase. The effective property tax rate of 0.49% is low, but the recent 0.6% inflation-adjusted tax shift will modestly raise monthly costs. When evaluating an FHA mortgage with property taxes or FHA loan limits, remember this down payment reduces monthly principal, yet MIP remains a permanent factor in your Carter County, TN affordability analysis.

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.