Loan balance over time
| Total of 360 payments | $1,091,750 |
| Principal | $367,200 |
| Interest | $475,310 |
| Taxes | $201,030 |
| Insurance | $48,210 |
| HOA fees | $0 |
What these numbers come from
- Median home value
- $458,800
- Median tax bill
- $6,707
- Effective tax rate
- 1.46%
- Rank of 51
- 4th highest
New Hampshire taxes property at about 1.46% of value against 0.89% nationally. On a $459,000 home that is $218 a month more 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 New Hampshire home prices
20% down, 30-year fixed at 6.58%, with New Hampshire property tax of 1.46% and estimated insurance.
| Home price | Loan | P&I | Tax/mo | Full payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $275,000 | $220,000 | $1,402 | $335 | $1,817 |
| $367,000 | $293,600 | $1,871 | $447 | $2,425 |
| $459,000 median | $367,200 | $2,340 | $558 | $3,033 |
| $574,000 | $459,200 | $2,927 | $698 | $3,792 |
| $688,000 | $550,400 | $3,508 | $837 | $4,546 |
The gap between the P&I column and the last one is what a mortgage quote leaves out. In New Hampshire taxes alone add $558 a month on a median-priced home.
Amortization schedule
| Date | Principal | Interest | Tax, Ins. & HOA | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug | $327 | $2,013 | $692 | $366,873 |
| Sep | $329 | $2,012 | $692 | $366,545 |
| Oct | $330 | $2,010 | $692 | $366,214 |
| Nov | $332 | $2,008 | $692 | $365,882 |
| Dec | $334 | $2,006 | $692 | $365,548 |
| 2026 | $1,652 | $10,049 | $3,462 | $365,548 |
| Jan | $336 | $2,004 | $692 | $365,212 |
| Feb | $338 | $2,003 | $692 | $364,874 |
| Mar | $340 | $2,001 | $692 | $364,535 |
| Apr | $341 | $1,999 | $692 | $364,193 |
| May | $343 | $1,997 | $692 | $363,850 |
| Jun | $345 | $1,995 | $692 | $363,505 |
Refinancing in New Hampshire
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.
New Hampshire home loans in detail
New Hampshire Mortgage Overview
Over 70 percent of homes in New Hampshire are owner-occupied. With a median home price of around $500,000, it's a great place to call home. New Hampshire is a historical state that stays true to its legacy, and still, use its nickname 'The Granite State' today.
If you're thinking of moving to this East Coast state, here are your loan options.
New Hampshire conventional loans
Borrowers need a 660 credit score and a max 36 percent debt ratio for the conventional loan. With just 3 percent down as a first-time homebuyer or 5 percent down as a subsequent homebuyer, you can secure a home loan. Conventional loans require Private Mortgage Insurance until you pay off 20 percent of the home's value.
New Hampshire FHA loans
All you need is a 580 credit score and a 3.5 percent down payment for the FHA loan. Borrowers may have a 45 - 50 percent debt ratio. Even if you have a 500 - 579 credit score, you can get funding. You'll need 10 percent down and lenders may be tougher on your debt ratio, but there's a chance of approval. FHA loans require mortgage insurance for the loan's term.
New Hampshire VA loans
Veterans and current military members can secure 100 percent financing from a VA lender. Lenders require a 620 credit score and enough income to cover the mortgage, consumer debts, and the daily cost of living. You don't need a down payment and VA loans don't charge mortgage insurance. There is an upfront funding fee but you can roll it into your loan amount.
New Hampshire USDA loans
Rural living in New Hampshire is beautiful. The USDA loan may be a good option if your household income is less than 115% of the area's median income. Borrowers need a 640+ credit score to qualify. If you do, you'll get 100 percent financing. USDA loans have low interest rates and low mortgage insurance for the life of the loan.
First-Time Homebuyer
Programs in New Hampshire
Home Flex Plus Program
Receive up to 4 percent of the loan amount in down payment or closing cost assistance with the Home Flex Plus program. This is a second mortgage program that's forgiven after 4 years if you're still in the home. The program has income limits you must meet.
Home Preferred Plus Program
If you make 80 percent or less of the area's median income, you may qualify for 97 percent financing at below-market rates and below-market mortgage insurance costs. The 3 percent down payment is a forgivable loan that's forgiven if you live there for 4 years.
Home Start Homebuyer Tax Credit
Receive an annual tax credit for the life of the loan with this program. This makes it easier to afford a home by decreasing your taxable income and keeping more money in your pocket.
New Hampshire mortgage FAQ
- How much is property tax on a home in New Hampshire?
- New Hampshire homeowners pay an effective property tax rate of about 1.46 percent of home value — the 4th highest of the 50 states and DC. On the state's median home value of $458,800 that works out to roughly $6,701 a year, or $558 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 New Hampshire home?
- At $459,000 with 20 percent down and the current 6.58 percent national 30-year fixed average, principal and interest come to about $2,340 a month. Adding New Hampshire property tax of roughly $558 a month and an estimated $134 of homeowner insurance brings the full payment to around $3,033.
- What kinds of mortgages can you get in New Hampshire?
- New Hampshire buyers can use conventional loans with a 660 credit score, a 36 percent debt ratio, and 3 to 5 percent down. FHA loans need only a 580 score with 3.5 percent down, or 10 percent down for scores from 500 to 579. VA loans offer veterans 100 percent financing, and USDA loans provide zero-down rural financing for households under 115 percent of area median income.
- What assistance does New Hampshire provide for first-time buyers?
- Home Flex Plus provides up to 4 percent of the loan amount in down payment or closing cost help through a second mortgage forgiven after 4 years. Home Preferred Plus offers 97 percent financing with below-market rates and a forgivable 3 percent down payment loan for buyers earning 80 percent or less of area median income. The Home Start Homebuyer Tax Credit adds an annual tax credit for the life of the loan.
- How much down payment do you need to buy in New Hampshire?
- First-time buyers can put down as little as 3 percent on a conventional loan or 3.5 percent with FHA financing at a 580 credit score. VA and USDA loans require no down payment for eligible veterans and rural buyers. The Home Flex Plus and Home Preferred Plus programs can cover the down payment entirely through forgivable assistance.
Property tax in every state
Effective rate on owner-occupied value, highest bills first in each column.
- Alabama0.38%
- Alaska1.06%
- Arizona0.43%
- Arkansas0.52%
- California0.71%
- Colorado0.49%
- Connecticut1.66%
- Delaware0.47%
- District of Columbia0.63%
- Florida0.75%
- Georgia0.74%
- Hawaii0.27%
- Idaho0.43%
- Illinois1.92%
- Indiana0.74%
- Iowa1.29%
- Kansas1.25%
- Kentucky0.71%
- Louisiana0.53%
- Maine0.91%
- Maryland0.95%
- Massachusetts1.00%
- Michigan1.18%
- Minnesota1.02%
- Mississippi0.65%
- Missouri0.79%
- Montana0.69%
- Nebraska1.42%
- Nevada0.47%
- New Jersey1.89%
- New Mexico0.63%
- New York1.45%
- North Carolina0.61%
- North Dakota0.96%
- Ohio1.22%
- Oklahoma0.75%
- Oregon0.78%
- Pennsylvania1.16%
- Rhode Island1.07%
- South Carolina0.45%
- South Dakota1.02%
- Tennessee0.45%
- Texas1.31%
- Utah0.49%
- Vermont1.42%
- Virginia0.71%
- Washington0.79%
- West Virginia0.52%
- Wisconsin1.25%
- Wyoming0.57%