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As mortgage rates fall to record lows in the wake of COVID-19, our partners are seeing an increase in demand for loans and refinancing. As they work through this influx of applications, you may see rates that are higher than expected — or no rates at all. We recommend comparing offers from multiple lenders to ensure you're getting the best deal possible.
Rates for a 30-year mortgage averages 4.697% in Kansas — higher than the 4% national average. But rates can vary depending on your house’s location and your financial situation.
Loan type | 15-year average rate | 30-year average rate |
---|---|---|
Conventional | 4.416% | 4.694% |
FHA | 4.319% | 4.786% |
VA | 4.006% | 4.568% |
USDA | Not available | 4.738% |
Based on data from ffiec.cfpb.gov.
To illustrate, a $145,000 FHA loan with a 30-year loan term might have a monthly payment of $759 before taxes and loan-specific costs. On the other hand, a 15-year FHA loan might have a monthly payment of $1,095.
Although the 15-year loan may have a higher monthly payment, it could save $76,176 over the course of the loan term.
Mortgage rates in Kansas will probably keep steady right about the 4% levels, but slightly above the national average.
Historically, Kansas mortgage rates used to come in below the rest of the country. But in 2018, the average mortgage rate came in at 4.64%, 0.08% higher than the national average of 4.56%.
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac predicts national rates for 30-year loans to average about 3.70%, while the Mortgage Bankers Association called for rates around 3.90%.
The Sunflower State has several metropolitan areas with a range of mortgage rates and median home prices. That means that borrowers in different metropolitan areas with similar homes, could pay more or less for their mortgage. So, if you’re considering moving, think about how the mortgage rate and home price can change.
We crunched data from the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act to estimate what you might pay on the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in different metropolitan areas in Kansas. Rates don’t account for taxes and expenses specific to your loan.
Metropolitan statistical area (MSA) | Average mortgage rate | Median loan amount | Estimated monthly cost |
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Kansas City MSA (Johnson, Leavenworth, Linn and Miami Counties, KS) | 4.653% | $215,000 | $1,110 |
Lawrence | 4.658% | $185,000 | $950 |
Manhattan | 4.558% | $185,000 | $940 |
St. Joseph MSA (Doniphan County, KS) | 4.916% | $95,000 | $500 |
Topeka | 4.718% | $135,000 | $700 |
Wichita | 4.717% | $145,000 | $750 |
Based on data from ffiec.cfpb.gov.
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Kansas mortgage rates recently have begun trending above the national average, but each lender chooses their own rates. Do your homework by comparing loan products and lenders so you can select the best mortgage for your situation.
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