Loan balance over time
| Total of 360 payments | $480,749 |
| Principal | $177,600 |
| Interest | $229,889 |
| Taxes | $49,950 |
| Insurance | $23,310 |
| HOA fees | $0 |
What these numbers come from
- Median home value
- $222,100
- Median tax bill
- $1,672
- Effective tax rate
- 0.75%
- Rank of 51
- 27th highest
Oklahoma taxes property at about 0.75% of value against 0.89% nationally. On a $222,000 home that is $26 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 Oklahoma home prices
20% down, 30-year fixed at 6.58%, with Oklahoma property tax of 0.75% and estimated insurance.
| Home price | Loan | P&I | Tax/mo | Full payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $133,000 | $106,400 | $678 | $83 | $800 |
| $178,000 | $142,400 | $908 | $111 | $1,071 |
| $222,000 median | $177,600 | $1,132 | $139 | $1,335 |
| $278,000 | $222,400 | $1,417 | $174 | $1,672 |
| $333,000 | $266,400 | $1,698 | $208 | $2,003 |
The gap between the P&I column and the last one is what a mortgage quote leaves out. In Oklahoma taxes alone add $139 a month on a median-priced home.
Amortization schedule
| Date | Principal | Interest | Tax, Ins. & HOA | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug | $158 | $974 | $204 | $177,442 |
| Sep | $159 | $973 | $204 | $177,283 |
| Oct | $160 | $972 | $204 | $177,123 |
| Nov | $161 | $971 | $204 | $176,962 |
| Dec | $162 | $970 | $204 | $176,801 |
| 2026 | $799 | $4,860 | $1,018 | $176,801 |
| Jan | $162 | $969 | $204 | $176,638 |
| Feb | $163 | $969 | $204 | $176,475 |
| Mar | $164 | $968 | $204 | $176,311 |
| Apr | $165 | $967 | $204 | $176,146 |
| May | $166 | $966 | $204 | $175,980 |
| Jun | $167 | $965 | $204 | $175,813 |
Refinancing in Oklahoma
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.
Oklahoma home loans in detail
Oklahoma Mortgage Overview
Oklahoma is an affordable and beautiful place to live. Its median home price is around $255,000, which is below the national average. With a population of almost 4 million people, there are plenty of areas to live and surround yourself with people you're proud to call a part of your community.
If you're looking to buy a home in OK, here are your loan options:
Oklahoma conventional loans
If you have good credit, at least a 660 credit score, you may qualify for a conventional loan. First-time homebuyers need just 3 percent down and subsequent buyers need 5 percent down. You'll also need a 36 percent debt ratio, or close to it. Borrowers pay mortgage insurance for only until they owe less than 80 percent of the home's value.
Oklahoma FHA loans
If you have less than perfect credit, you may qualify for an FHA loan. It requires a 580 credit score and 3.5 percent down. Your down payment can be gift funds or down payment assistance. If you have a lower credit score, you may qualify with a 10 percent down payment. 3.5 percent of the down payment must be your own funds.
Oklahoma VA loans
If you served our country, you may secure 100 financing from a VA loan from an Oklahoma VA lender. Veterans need a 620 credit score and proof they can afford the new mortgage plus existing debts. VA loans have disposable income requirements based on your family size and county. They don't charge mortgage insurance for the loan, but you may pay an upfront funding fee.
Oklahoma USDA loans
There are plenty of rural areas to live in OK. If your household income is less than 115 percent of the median income for your area, the USDA loan may be an option. You'll need a 640+ credit score and less than a 41 percent debt ratio. USDA loans don't require a down payment.
First-Time Homebuyer
Programs in Oklahoma
OHFA Down Payment Assistance
You may secure up to 3.5 percent of the sales price for a down payment and/or closing costs. You must have a 30-year fixed rate mortgage and buy in one of the 77 counties in OK.
Special programs for people in specific
professions
The OHFA provides low-cost mortgage options for first-time homebuyers in any of the following professions:
Teachers
You must work for any Oklahoma Accredited Public School and/or Private/Parochial School to qualify.
Firefighter
You must work as a firefighter in any OK county or as a volunteer firefighter.
Law enforcement
Police officers, sheriffs, patrol officers, and volunteer law enforcement are all eligible for low cost mortgage programs.
Emergency medical services
You must work in OK as an EMS provider.
State employees
Any employee of an Oklahoma state agency may qualify
Oklahoma mortgage FAQ
- How much is property tax on a home in Oklahoma?
- Oklahoma homeowners pay an effective property tax rate of about 0.75 percent of home value — the 27th highest of the 50 states and DC. On the state's median home value of $222,100 that works out to roughly $1,665 a year, or $139 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 Oklahoma home?
- At $222,000 with 20 percent down and the current 6.58 percent national 30-year fixed average, principal and interest come to about $1,132 a month. Adding Oklahoma property tax of roughly $139 a month and an estimated $65 of homeowner insurance brings the full payment to around $1,335.
- What mortgage options are available in Oklahoma?
- Oklahoma buyers can choose conventional loans (660 credit score, 3 percent down for first-time buyers, 5 percent for repeat buyers), FHA loans (580 score with 3.5 percent down, or 10 percent down with lower scores), VA loans for veterans (620 score, no down payment), and USDA loans for rural areas with no down payment, a 640 score, and income under 115 percent of the area median.
- What first-time homebuyer programs does Oklahoma offer?
- The Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) offers down payment assistance of up to 3.5 percent of the sales price for a down payment and closing costs on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in any of the state's 77 counties. OHFA also runs special low-cost mortgage programs for teachers, firefighters, law enforcement, EMS providers, and state employees.
- Can you buy a home in Oklahoma with no money down?
- Yes. VA loans give qualifying veterans 100 percent financing with a 620 credit score, and USDA loans require no down payment for rural buyers with a 640 score and income below 115 percent of the area median. Other buyers can pair the FHA loan's 3.5 percent minimum with OHFA assistance covering up to 3.5 percent of the sales price.
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 Hampshire1.46%
- New Jersey1.89%
- New Mexico0.63%
- New York1.45%
- North Carolina0.61%
- North Dakota0.96%
- Ohio1.22%
- 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%