Best fha & va loans rates in Des Moines, IA.
Real fha & va loans offers from lenders licensed in Iowa. Local APRs from 6.15% to 7.40% no credit check required to get started.
Excellent (740+)
6.15% – 6.45%
Good (670–739)
6.45% – 6.85%
Fair (580–669)
6.85% – 7.15%
Poor (< 580)
7.15% – 7.40%
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FHA & VA Loans APR by credit tier Des Moines, IA
Adjusted for Iowa cost-of-credit. Median APR locally: 6.81%.
Illustrative APR ranges based on credit tier. Median (vertical tick) is the midpoint of each range. Your actual rate depends on income, debt, and lender.
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Live for Des Moines using your credit tier and the local rate range.
Estimated monthly payment
$1,886.35 – $1,965.78
APR range
6.45% – 6.85%
Total interest
$379,086 – $407,680
Des Moines vs national average
Local median APR (IA)
6.81%
National median APR
6.91%
On a typical $300,000 fha & va loans over 30 years, that works out to saving about $7,212 over the life of the loan before lender shopping.
IA · Polk County snapshot
Des Moines, IA
- Population
- 213,097
- Mean income
- $58,930
- Lenders licensed
- 300+
- Typical loan
- $300,000
Local snapshot updates as our lending partners onboard new programs in Des Moines. 15 ZIPs served.
Why borrow locally in Des Moines
One application. FHA & VA Loans offers from lenders licensed in Iowa.
FHA for first-time buyers with low down payment options. VA for veterans and active-duty service members often with zero down and no PMI.
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FAQs for Des Moines borrowers
FHA & VA Loans questions, answered.
Do I qualify for VA?
Active duty, veterans, National Guard, Reserves, and some surviving spouses qualify. You need a Certificate of Eligibility from the VA we help you get it.
What's the FHA loan limit?
Varies by county typically $498,257 in low-cost areas up to $1,149,825 in high-cost areas (2024).
Can I have FHA and VA?
You can only have one VA loan active in most cases (entitlement-based). FHA is one-at-a-time too with limited exceptions.
Does FHA require mortgage insurance?
Yes both an upfront premium (1.75%) and ongoing annual MIP. Often refinanced into a conventional loan once you have 20% equity.
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