Rate by Credit Tier Calculator

Enter your FICO score to find your exact mortgage rate tier, compare all 8 credit tiers side-by-side, and calculate how much you save by improving your score — including Fannie/Freddie LLPA costs.

Rate by Credit Tier Calculator

See exactly which rate tier your FICO score lands you in, your monthly payment, and how much you save by reaching the next tier.

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Your Credit Tier: 720–739
6.875%
Monthly P&I: $2,102 · Total Interest: $436,782
Loan Amount
$320,000
LTV Ratio
80.0%
Next Tier Rate
6.750%
Monthly Savings (Next Tier)
$27

All FICO tiers for a $320,000 loan on a 30-year term. Your tier is highlighted.

FICO RangeRateMonthly P&ITotal Interestvs Your Tier
760+6.625%$2,049$417,638-$53/mo
740–7596.750%$2,076$427,185-$27/mo
720–739 ✓ YOU6.875%$2,102$436,782
700–7197.000%$2,129$446,428+$27/mo
680–6997.125%$2,156$456,124+$54/mo
660–6797.375%$2,210$475,658+$108/mo
640–6597.625%$2,265$495,378+$163/mo
620–6397.875%$2,320$515,280+$218/mo
Reach 740–759: Lower your rate to 6.750% and save $27/mo or $9,597 over the life of the loan.

FHA charges the same rate at all credit scores but adds mandatory MIP. Conventional pricing varies dramatically by tier. See which wins for your scenario.

Conventional (720–739)
$2,102/mo
Rate: 6.875%
No MIP once LTV < 80%
LTV: 80.0%
FHA (Any Credit Score)
$2,222/mo
Rate: 6.750%
MIP: $147/mo (0.55%/yr, life of loan)
MIP never drops if LTV stays > 78% forever
Conventional wins at your 720 score.

How to Use This Rate by Credit Tier Calculator

Enter four values to see your exact mortgage rate tier and savings potential:

The calculator instantly shows your rate tier, your monthly payment, the next tier rate if you improve your score, and the lifetime savings from reaching that next tier. Use the Advanced tier to see the full rate sheet with all 8 tiers and your LLPA upfront cost.

The 8 Conventional Mortgage Rate Tiers (FICO Score Brackets)

760+ → Best rate (no pricing adjustment)
740–759 → +0.125% above best tier
720–739 → +0.25% above best tier
700–719 → +0.375% above best tier
680–699 → +0.50% above best tier
660–679 → +0.75% above best tier
640–659 → +1.00% above best tier
620–639 → +1.25% above best tier (minimum for conventional)

These tiers reflect Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's Loan Level Price Adjustments (LLPAs), which lenders pass through as higher rates or upfront points. FHA loans do not use LLPAs and offer the same rate at any score, but require mandatory mortgage insurance premium (MIP) of 0.55%/year on most loans.

How LLPAs Work

When you get a conventional loan, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac charge the lender a grid of fees based on two factors: your credit score and your loan-to-value (LTV) ratio. Lenders pass these costs to borrowers as either upfront points at closing or a higher interest rate. A borrower at 700 FICO / 80% LTV might pay 0.75%–1.00% of the loan amount in LLPAs — that is $3,000–$4,000 on a $400,000 loan.

Example: The True Cost of a 720 vs 760 Score

Maria vs. David — Same Home, Different Scores

Maria has a 720 FICO score and David has a 762 FICO score. Both are buying a $450,000 home with $90,000 down (20% down, no PMI) on a 30-year conventional loan.

Loan Amount$360,000
Maria's Rate (720–739 tier)6.875%
David's Rate (760+ tier)6.625%
Maria's Monthly P&I$2,364
David's Monthly P&I$2,305
Monthly Difference$59
Lifetime Difference (30 years)$21,240

Maria's 40-point lower score costs her $59/month and $21,240 over 30 years — just to be in the 720–739 tier instead of 760+. If she also has a higher LTV, the LLPA cost adds further upfront expense. This example shows why pushing above key thresholds (700, 720, 740, 760) is worth significant effort.

Frequently Asked Questions

Conventional mortgage rates are tiered by FICO score. Borrowers with 760+ get the best available rates, while borrowers at 620–639 pay significantly more — sometimes 1.25% or higher. The difference translates to hundreds of dollars per month on a typical loan and tens of thousands over the life of the mortgage.
LLPAs are risk-based fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on conventional loans. They are expressed as a percentage of the loan amount (e.g., 1.00%) and vary based on credit score and LTV ratio. Lenders either collect them as upfront points at closing or absorb them and raise your interest rate to compensate. Government loans (FHA, VA, USDA) do not use the LLPA grid.
Lenders pull your FICO score from all three bureaus (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion) and use the middle score. If two borrowers are on the loan, lenders use the lower of the two middle scores. Focus on improving your lowest bureau score first — that is the one that moves your middle score and your rate tier.
Yes. FHA lenders charge essentially the same interest rate regardless of credit score since FHA loans are government-insured and do not use Fannie/Freddie LLPAs. However, FHA requires mandatory mortgage insurance premium (MIP) of 0.55% annually for most borrowers, which remains for the life of the loan. For borrowers with scores below 680, FHA can sometimes be cheaper than conventional despite the MIP — the Pro tier's "Conventional vs FHA" tab shows your exact comparison.
Rapid rescore is a lender-initiated service that updates your credit report within 3–5 business days rather than the standard 30-day dispute cycle. Costs are $25–$50 per corrected tradeline and can only fix verifiable errors — not legitimate negative items. If your lender identifies errors dragging your score below a key threshold (e.g., 740), a successful rapid rescore before closing can move you to a better rate tier and save thousands over the loan.

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