Arkansas Mortgage Rates (2026)

Current average mortgage rates, median home prices, and top lenders in Arkansas. Rates apply to primary residence purchases with good credit (740+).

30yr Fixed

7.08%

Avg APR

15yr Fixed

6.48%

Avg APR

Median Price

$195,000

Median home

Monthly P&I

$1,040

30yr at 80% LTV

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Top Mortgage Lenders in Arkansas

1

Rocket Mortgage

Online convenience

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30yr Fixed

7%

15yr Fixed

6.4%

Min Down

3%

2

Chase

Existing customers

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30yr Fixed

6.9%

15yr Fixed

6.3%

Min Down

3%

3

Wells Fargo

Branch access

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30yr Fixed

7.1%

15yr Fixed

6.5%

Min Down

3%

4

Bank of America

Preferred Rewards

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30yr Fixed

7%

15yr Fixed

6.4%

Min Down

3%

5

loanDepot

Low down payment

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30yr Fixed

6.9%

15yr Fixed

6.3%

Min Down

3%

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First-Time Buyer Programs in Arkansas

  • ADFA Move-Up Program
  • ADFA Down Payment Assistance

Mortgage Requirements in Arkansas

  • Min 620 credit score
  • DTI under 45%
  • 3% down for conventional, 0% for USDA rural areas

Arkansas Housing Market Facts

Arkansas has one of the most affordable housing markets in the US.
Little Rock metro offers the best value in the state.
ADFA programs assist buyers earning up to 80% of AMI.

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