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Mississippi Mortgage Calculator

Set to Mississippi’s own property tax rate of 0.65% and its median home price, so the payment below reflects what owning here actually costs — not a national average.

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Amortization schedule
$1,109
Monthly payment
$953
Principal & interest
$101
Taxes
$55
Insurance
$0
HOA fees

Loan balance over time

Balance Principal paid $149,600 Interest paid $193,645
20262056
Total of 360 payments$399,345
Principal$149,600
Interest$193,645
Taxes$36,480
Insurance$19,620
HOA fees$0
P&I 86.0% Taxes 9.1% Insurance 4.9%
15- vs 30-year term at 6.58%
15-year
$1,310/mo P&I
$86,158 total interest
30-year · current
$953/mo P&I
$193,645 total interest
The 15-year term saves $107,487 in interest. Which term is right for you?

What these numbers come from

Median home value
$186,500
Median tax bill
$1,221
Effective tax rate
0.65%
Rank of 51
34th highest

Mississippi taxes property at about 0.65% of value against 0.89% nationally. On a $187,000 home that is $37 a month less than the same house would cost in taxes at the national rate. Rates are set by counties, cities and school districts, so your own bill will differ from the state median — put your actual figure in the property tax field and the payment updates.

Tax and home value figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Insurance is estimated at 0.35% of home value per year — there is no comparable public per-state dataset, so treat it as a placeholder and replace it with your own quote. The interest rate is the national Freddie Mac 30-year average of 6.58%; this site does not publish state-level rate quotes.

Monthly cost across Mississippi home prices

20% down, 30-year fixed at 6.58%, with Mississippi property tax of 0.65% and estimated insurance.

Home price Loan P&I Tax/mo Full payment
$112,000 $89,600 $571 $61 $664
$149,000 $119,200 $760 $81 $884
$187,000 median $149,600 $953 $101 $1,109
$233,000 $186,400 $1,188 $126 $1,382
$280,000 $224,000 $1,428 $152 $1,661

The gap between the P&I column and the last one is what a mortgage quote leaves out. In Mississippi taxes alone add $101 a month on a median-priced home.

Amortization schedule

Date Principal Interest Tax, Ins. & HOA Balance
Aug $133 $820 $156 $149,467
Sep $134 $820 $156 $149,333
Oct $135 $819 $156 $149,198
Nov $135 $818 $156 $149,063
Dec $136 $817 $156 $148,927
2026 $673 $4,094 $779 $148,927
Jan $137 $817 $156 $148,790
Feb $138 $816 $156 $148,652
Mar $138 $815 $156 $148,514
Apr $139 $814 $156 $148,375
May $140 $814 $156 $148,235
Jun $141 $813 $156 $148,095

Refinancing in Mississippi

The arithmetic is the same everywhere: refinancing pays off when the monthly saving clears the closing costs before you sell or refinance again. What differs by state is the cost of getting there — recording fees, transfer and mortgage taxes, and whether an existing tax assessment survives the new loan.

Work the break-even with the refinance calculator, or check this week’s national average rates.

Mississippi home loans in detail

Mississippi Mortgage Overview

The median home value in Mississippi is $265,000 making it a great place for first-time homebuyers to settle down. Mississippi has a population of 2.9 million and 68 percent of the homes are owner-occupied.

If you're thinking of buying a home in Mississippi, here are the top loan programs available.

Mississippi FHA loans

FHA loans are for borrowers with less than perfect credit. You need just a 580 credit score and a 45 percent debt ratio to qualify. With a 580 credit score, you can put down just 3.5 percent and secure a loan. FHA loans have flexible underwriting guidelines and in exchange charge mortgage insurance for the life of the loan. If you have a 500 - 579 credit score, if you put 10 percent down you may still qualify.

Mississippi VA loans

Veterans have a great program available from the VA. The 100 percent loan requires just a 620 credit score if you served at least 181 days in the military in peacetime or 90 days during wartime. The VA requires only that you prove you can afford your debts and the daily cost of living. The guidelines are flexible and closing costs are low. VA loans also don't charge mortgage insurance, which is another benefit for veterans.

Mississippi USDA loans

If living in a rural area of Mississippi excites you, the USDA loan may be a good option. The loan program is for low to moderate-income families. If you don't qualify for any other loan program, the USDA loan may be a good option. You don't need a down payment and only need a 640 credit score to qualify. USDA loans charge mortgage insurance for the life of the loan, but the rates are low.

Mississippi conventional loans

Conventional loans are for borrowers with great credit and low debt ratios. You need a 660+ credit score to qualify. First-time homebuyers need just a 3 percent down payment, but subsequent homebuyers need a 5 percent down payment. Conventional loans charge Private Mortgage Insurance if you put down less than 20 percent, but only until you owe less than 80 percent of the home's value.

First-Time Homebuyer Programs in Mississippi

Smart Solution

If your household income is less than $95,000, the Smart Solution may be an option. Borrowers need just 3 percent down and will receive below-market interest rates. You can also get down payment assistance which is available as a 10-year second mortgage.

MRB7

The MRB7 program is a first-time homebuyer program that is a 30-year fixed mortgage, but includes $7,000 in down payment assistance. The down payment assistance is a 10-year mortgage at 0 percent interest. It's forgiven after 10 years. The qualifying requirements vary by county but all buyers must be first-time homebuyers.

Mortgage Credit Certificate

A MCC lowers your tax liabilities by as much as 40 percent of the interest paid on your mortgage up to $2,000 per year. You can still claim the remaining interest on your tax returns as a mortgage interest deduction too.

Mississippi mortgage FAQ

How much is property tax on a home in Mississippi?
Mississippi homeowners pay an effective property tax rate of about 0.65 percent of home value — the 34th highest of the 50 states and DC. On the state's median home value of $186,500 that works out to roughly $1,216 a year, or $101 a month added to the mortgage payment. The figures come from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates; your own bill depends on the county and city rates where the home sits.
What is the monthly payment on a median-priced Mississippi home?
At $187,000 with 20 percent down and the current 6.58 percent national 30-year fixed average, principal and interest come to about $953 a month. Adding Mississippi property tax of roughly $101 a month and an estimated $55 of homeowner insurance brings the full payment to around $1,109.
What loan programs can homebuyers use in Mississippi?
Mississippi buyers can turn to FHA loans with a 580 credit score, 3.5 percent down, and up to a 45 percent debt ratio, VA loans offering 100 percent financing with no mortgage insurance for qualifying veterans with a 620 score, USDA loans with zero down and a 640 score in rural areas, or conventional loans requiring 660+ credit and 3 percent down for first-time buyers.
What help does Mississippi give first-time homebuyers?
Mississippi offers Smart Solution, which pairs below-market rates and 3 percent down with down payment assistance structured as a 10-year second mortgage for income-qualified households. The MRB7 program is a 30-year fixed mortgage with zero-interest down payment assistance that's forgiven after 10 years, and a Mortgage Credit Certificate can offset up to 40 percent of the mortgage interest paid each year.
Are there zero-down home loans in Mississippi?
Yes. Veterans who served at least 181 days in peacetime or 90 days during wartime can get VA loans with 100 percent financing and no mortgage insurance. USDA loans also require no down payment for low to moderate-income families buying in rural parts of Mississippi with a 640 credit score. Everyone else can start with as little as 3 percent down.

Property tax in every state

Effective rate on owner-occupied value, highest bills first in each column.