Current mortgage rates · week of July 9, 2026
| Week | 30-yr / 15-yr fixed |
| July 9, 2026 | 6.49% / 5.82% |
| July 2, 2026 | 6.43% / 5.79% |
| June 25, 2026 | 6.49% / 5.84% |
| June 18, 2026 | 6.47% / 5.81% |
| June 11, 2026 | 6.52% / 5.84% |
| June 4, 2026 | 6.48% / 5.79% |
| May 28, 2026 | 6.53% / 5.87% |
| May 21, 2026 | 6.51% / 5.85% |
U.S. weekly averages — Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey via FRED.
Kansas Mortgage Overview
Kansas has a population of 2.9 million people. It's the 'Breadbasket' of our country because it grows 20 percent of the wheat for the United States.
Kansas is a beautiful state with a stable climate and many amazing areas to live. The average home price is $300,000 and 66 percent of the homes owned in Kansas are by owner-occupied residents.
If you're thinking of moving to Kansas, here are the top mortgage options for homebuyers:
Kansas FHA loans
Borrowers don't need perfect credit for a Kansas FHA loan. All you need is a 580 credit score and a 3.5 percent down payment. If you have a 500 - 579 score, you may still be eligible, but with a 10 percent down payment. FHA loans have flexible guidelines and make it easy for borrowers who will live in the property to get financing.
Kansas VA loans
Military veterans and current members with at least 181 days served may get a VA loan with no down payment. You need just a 620 credit score and proof you make enough money to cover your debts and the daily cost of living. VA loans don't require mortgage insurance and have low interest rates.
Kansas USDA loans
If your household income is less than 115 percent of the income for the area, you may qualify for a USDA loan. You'll have to live in a rural area, but the USDA classifies any low populated area as rural, not just areas in 'wide open fields.' USDA loans don't require a down payment, but you need a 640 credit score to qualify.
Kansas conventional loans
Borrowers with great credit and stable income may qualify for a Kansas conventional loan. These loans aren't government-backed, but they have some of the best terms available. You need at least a 660 credit score and a max 40 percent debt ratio to qualify.
First-Time Homebuyer Programs in Kansas
Kansas First-Time Homebuyer Program
Eligible applicants may receive 15
- 20 percent of the sales price as a forgivable second mortgage. If you stay in the home for 10 years, the loan is forgiven. You must make 80 percent or less of the area's median income to qualify.
Leavenworth Home Ownership Program
Homebuyers purchasing a home in the Leavenworth area may receive up to an $8,000 grant to buy their first home. This is to build up the area which is 50 percent rentals right now.
Topeka Opportunity to Own Program
Low-income first-time homebuyers may qualify for a low interest loan to buy a home up to $75,000 with the Topeka Opportunity to Own Program. Borrowers must have $500 to put down and buy a home anywhere in Topeka.
Kansas mortgage FAQ
- What mortgage choices do Kansas homebuyers have?
- Kansas buyers can choose FHA loans with a 580 credit score and 3.5 percent down (or 10 percent down for scores of 500 to 579), VA loans with no down payment for those with 181 days of service and a 620 score, USDA loans with zero down and a 640 score for incomes under 115 percent of the area, and conventional loans requiring a 660 score and a maximum 40 percent debt ratio.
- What first-time buyer programs are available in Kansas?
- The Kansas First-Time Homebuyer Program provides 15 to 20 percent of the sales price as a forgivable second mortgage for buyers earning 80 percent or less of the area median income, and the loan is forgiven if you stay in the home for 10 years. Local options include the Leavenworth Home Ownership Program grant and the Topeka Opportunity to Own Program for low income buyers.
- Is a zero down mortgage possible in Kansas?
- Yes, in two ways. VA loans require no down payment for veterans and current members with at least 181 days of service, a 620 credit score, and income that covers your debts and daily living costs. USDA loans also require nothing down for buyers with a 640 score in qualifying areas whose household income is below 115 percent of the area figure.