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Individual experiences vary. Mortgage rates and outcomes depend on your circumstances.

Florida mortgage rates Instant rate quote.

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Loan type

$100,000

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Primary home · 30-year fixedMore options +

FHA and VA price a primary residence. Rates use a 30-day lock. Edit taxes, insurance and HOA in the payment breakdown below.

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Compare your two rate options

Conventional · 30-year fixed · 780–799 credit · $400,000 purchase · 25% down

Same scenario. Different upfront costs.

The lower-rate option is the lowest eligible rate within the 1-point limit for this scenario, when available. Choices may come from different lenders.

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Estimated pricing. Not a rate lock or commitment to lend.

Loan assumptions, pricing & disclosures
Loan purpose
Purchase
Purchase price
$400,000
Down payment
25% · $100,000
Base loan amount
$300,000
Total financed loan
$300,000
Payment calculated on
Base loan amount
Property taxes (annual)
$5,000 · planning default · 1.25% of purchase price
Homeowners insurance (annual)
$2,400 · planning default · $2,400/year
Term
30-year fixed
Credit range
780–799
Occupancy
Primary residence
Property type
Single-family
State
Florida
Lock period
30-day lock

Lower rate · Provident

Interest rate
6.875%
Annual percentage rate (APR)
7.026%
Discount points / lender credit
0.75 points · $2,250 upfront rate cost
Repayment terms
30-year fixed · Approximately 360 monthly principal-and-interest payments of $1,971. This principal & interest amount excludes property taxes, homeowners insurance, HOA/CDD dues, flood insurance and other property-specific costs; your actual total monthly payment will be higher.

Other closing costs apply.

Zero discount points · Provident

Interest rate
7.125%
Annual percentage rate (APR)
7.202%
Discount points / lender credit
0 discount points + $750 lender credit
Repayment terms
30-year fixed · Approximately 360 monthly principal-and-interest payments of $2,021. This principal & interest amount excludes property taxes, homeowners insurance, HOA/CDD dues, flood insurance and other property-specific costs; your actual total monthly payment will be higher.

Other closing costs apply.

The most common starting point for a borrower with an established credit profile. Mortgage insurance applies above 80% loan-to-value and ends under the applicable rules.

No private mortgage insurance applies at this loan-to-value.

The lower-rate option is the lowest actually priced rate costing more than zero and no more than 1.000 borrower-paid discount points; the points and dollar cost shown are that row's own, and one point is 1% of the loan amount. The zero-discount-point option uses an exact-zero row when one is priced, otherwise the lowest actually priced rate that carries an actual lender credit. Discount points are separate from lender fees and other closing costs, and zero discount points does not mean zero closing costs. A missing option is shown as unavailable rather than substituted.

Estimated cash needed includes the down payment, modeled closing costs, prepaids, escrow setup, and the discount points or lender credit for the option.

Illustrative Florida estimate. Not an offer, approval, commitment to lend, Loan Estimate or rate lock.

Every figure on this page is calculated by the same pricing engine used for a real scenario review, not typed in, not averaged from a survey, and not a live market feed.

The simple break-even compares additional upfront rate cost with estimated monthly principal-and-interest savings. It does not include taxes, insurance, mortgage insurance, HOA, inflation, tax effects, opportunity cost, prepayment, sale, refinancing, or future rate changes.

For your selected rate · Provident

Rate 6.875%APR 7.026%

0.75 points · $2,250 upfront rate cost

Estimated principal & interest payment$1,971/mo
Estimated money needed at closing$111,815

30-year fixed · Approximately 360 monthly principal-and-interest payments of $1,971. This principal & interest amount excludes property taxes, homeowners insurance, HOA/CDD dues, flood insurance and other property-specific costs; your actual total monthly payment will be higher.

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Lower rate · Up to 1 point · Provident 1 / 2

Estimated total monthly payment

$2,587/mo

Includes taxes and homeowners insurance.

Principal & interest

$1,971/mo
30-year fixed · Approximately 360 monthly principal-and-interest payments of $1,971. This principal & interest amount excludes property taxes, homeowners insurance, HOA/CDD dues, flood insurance and other property-specific costs; your actual total monthly payment will be higher.
What's inside your payment?

How your estimated total payment adds up

  • Principal & interest
  • Property taxes
  • Homeowners insurance
Principal & interest
$1,971
Property taxes
$416
Homeowners insurance
$200
HOA / CDD
Not included
Estimated total monthly payment
$2,587

Property taxes, homeowners insurance and mortgage insurance are estimates. Actual amounts depend on the property, coverage and final loan terms.

Rate6.875%
APR 7.026%

0.75 points · $2,250 upfront for this rate

Money needed at closing

$111,815Estimated total
Down payment
$100,000
Closing costsIncludes upfront rate cost
+ $7,000
Prepaids & escrows
+ $4,815
Where does the money go?

Budget for more than the down payment. Closing costs pay for the loan and closing services. Prepaids and escrows cover items such as interest, insurance and tax reserves.

+ Down payment
$100,000
+ Estimated closing costsIncludes $2,250 upfront for this rate (0.75 points).
$7,000
+ Prepaids & initial escrows
$4,815
Estimated money needed at closing
$111,815
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Down payment
$100,000
Discount points
$2,250
Lender-controlled charges
$1,225
Settlement and third-party services
$1,525
Title estimates
$350
Recording and government charges
$1,650
Prepaid interest
$565
First-year homeowners insurance
$2,400
Initial escrow deposits
$1,850
Estimated money needed at closing
$111,815

Final cash needed depends on verified costs, deposits and eligible credits.

Using 2 planning estimates

Property tax: 1.25% of purchase price annually. Homeowners insurance: $2,400/year. HOA / CDD is included only when you enter it.

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Less money upfront Lower monthly payment

My current available options for this scenario: 3 priced choices.

30-year fixed · Approximately 360 monthly principal-and-interest payments of $1,971. This principal & interest amount excludes property taxes, homeowners insurance, HOA/CDD dues, flood insurance and other property-specific costs; your actual total monthly payment will be higher.

Estimated payment includes modeled property taxes and homeowners insurance; HOA/CDD and flood insurance are excluded unless entered.

The tradeoff

More now. Less each month.

Choosing 6.875% instead of 7.125% costs about $2,979 more at closing and saves about $50 in principal and interest per month.

Estimated break-even

60 months

That’s how long the lower payment takes to make back the extra money.

Sell or refinance sooner? You may not recover the extra cost.
Keep the loan longer? The lower payment has more time to pay you back.

Points-payback context: I usually look for a simple points payback in about two to three years (24–36 months). This example’s estimated 60 months is longer than that preference.

Detailed figures for each choice

These are the pricing choices shown for this scenario. Tap a choice to use it above. Other rates may be available after I review the full loan.

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Pay $2,250 upfront for this rate.
0.75 points · $2,250 upfront rate cost

The no-points choice is an actual zero discount-point row when one is priced, otherwise the lowest rate that comes with an actual lender credit. The featured lower-rate choice costs more than zero and no more than 1.000discount points when that priced choice is available.

The choices shown are distinct priced paths for this scenario, not every rate on a lender's pricing sheet. A lender credit reduces eligible closing costs in exchange for a higher rate.

How the break-even works

Extra cash at closing ÷ monthly principal & interest savings = months to recover the extra cash.

This uses the difference between the two cash-to-close estimates, including any change in prepaid interest.

This compares principal and interest only. It does not include property taxes, homeowners insurance, mortgage insurance, inflation, prepayment, refinancing, future rate changes, or opportunity cost on the money used for points. It is a planning aid, not a guarantee. The displayed differences round the exact unrounded deltas to the nearest dollar; break-even uses the unrounded values.

See how the mortgage math fits together

How your monthly payment gets built

Principal & interest
$1,971
+ Property taxes
$416
+ Homeowners insurance
$200
= Estimated total monthly payment
$2,587

How your closing money gets built

Down payment
$100,000
+ Estimated closing costs
$7,000
+ Prepaids & initial escrows
$4,815
= Estimated money needed at closing
$111,815

· May change or be unavailable at commitment or closing · Not a rate lock.

Explore No Closing Cost Options*

Keep cash for moving, repairs or a little breathing room. Lender credit from the rate you choose may cover all or part of your eligible closing costs.

Rate choiceLender creditEligible costs
See how it worksPros & cons of a no closing cost mortgage

* More lender credit generally means a higher rate, payment and interest cost. Full coverage requires a $250,000+ loan and enough credit. Down payment, prepaids, escrow deposits and HOA charges are not covered. Not all borrowers qualify. Florida primary homes only: resale purchases and eligible refinances. Second homes, investment properties, and builder/new-construction transactions excluded. Covered costs, eligibility & exclusions

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Explore your loan options

Different loans.
One that fits your life.

You don’t need to know your loan program to get started. These guides explain the options.

Conventional

Compare a familiar option for buying a first home, moving up, or refinancing.

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FHA

Understand how FHA compares with other options for your credit and down payment.

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VA

Explore mortgage options for eligible veterans, service members, and surviving spouses.

Explore VA loans

Jumbo

Buying a higher-priced home? Learn what changes with a larger mortgage.

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USDA

Learn about financing for eligible homes and borrowers in qualifying areas.

Explore USDA loans

Non-QM & bank statements

Explore alternative documentation options when your income needs a closer look.

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Straight advice

What I tell
every client.

Know what you’re comparing.
Understand what you’re signing.

Why use a mortgage broker? ↗
Don’t pick a lender by the logo.Compare the rate, monthly payment, fees, and money needed at closing.

Make sure quotes use the same loan type, term, lock period, down payment, and credit assumptions. Compare discount points and lender credits along with the rate.

A lower payment isn’t always a better deal.Look at upfront costs, what the payment includes, and how long you’ll keep the loan.

Taxes, insurance, and mortgage insurance can change the full payment. Weigh the cost of a new loan against the savings and the time it takes to break even.

The loan should fit you.Conventional, FHA, and VA can each make sense for different situations.

Your income, credit, debts, available cash, property, and plans help determine which options are worth comparing. FHA is not limited to first-time buyers.

If it doesn’t make sense, ask again.You should understand your mortgage before you sign anything.

Ask about the interest rate, APR, full payment, points or credits, cash needed at closing, and whether your rate is locked. Keep asking until the answers are clear.

Before you get started

A few quick answers.

Do I need to apply before I can ask a question?

No. Call Shahram to ask a question, talk through your options, or discuss an initial quote. You can decide on your next step after the conversation.

Can I see estimates before I talk to someone?

Yes. The rates calculator lets you explore estimated rates and payments without entering your name, phone number, or email. Estimates are not a loan approval or rate lock.

What if I don’t know where to start?

Start with “What can I afford?” if you’re exploring your budget, or talk to Shahram about what you want to do. You don’t need to know which loan program to choose before asking a question.

Do you help borrowers outside Orlando?

Yes. Mortgage Expert serves borrowers throughout Florida.

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