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Arkansas Mortgage Calculator

Calculate home mortgage payments in Arkansas. Estimates PITI payments using local Arkansas average property tax rates (0.61%) and homeowners insurance.

Formula Verified & Maintained by:David Miller, CPA

CPA, M.S. Finance (NYU Stern) • Lead Financial Analyst & Tax Technology Editor

Peer-Reviewed AlgorithmAudited for 2026 Rules

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1. Provide Details

Home Purchase Price ($)

Down Payment ($)

Interest Rate (APR %)

Loan Term (Years)

2. Output Results

Monthly Principal & Interest1422.15 $

Arkansas Property Tax Reserves (0.61%)127.08 $

Homeowners Insurance Reserves145.83 $

Total Monthly Payment (PITI)1695.07 $

How to Calculate: Formula & Steps

Finds the amortized monthly mortgage payment and adds standard property reserves for the state of Arkansas.

Formula Used:Monthly Payment = P&I + Monthly Tax (0.61% annual) + Monthly Insurance (0.70% annual)

Step-by-Step Calculation Example

A $250k home in Arkansas with 10% down ($25k) at 6.5% interest costs approximately $1,697/month.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Failing to account for local municipal or county sales tax components, which can alter the overall payment amount.

Practical Use Cases

Arkansas home purchases
Refinancing properties in Little Rock, Fayetteville, or Fort Smith

Expert Tips

Review first-time homebuyer programs through ADFA for down payment assistance.

Arkansas Mortgage Financing: Property Tax Rates & ADFA Programs

Calculating a monthly home loan payment in the State of Arkansas requires modeling amortized Principal & Interest alongside local Arkansas property taxes (which average approximately 0.61% of market value) and homeowners hazard insurance.

The Arkansas Homestead Tax Credit

Under Arkansas Amendment 79, homeowners who reside in their primary home are eligible for an annual Homestead Property Tax Credit of up to $375 to $425 against their local county ad valorem property tax bill.

ADFA First-Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance

The Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA) offers the Move-Up and ADFA Down Payment Assistance (DPA) programs, providing up to $10,000 or 6% of the purchase loan amount as a second mortgage to cover upfront closing costs for qualifying families.

Disclaimer

This calculation tool is provided for educational and informational estimation purposes only. Results are based on mathematical formulas and user-supplied parameters. They do not constitute formal underwriting, financial, tax, engineering, or legal determinations.

Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas Mortgage Calculator

What is the average property tax rate in Arkansas?

Arkansas has one of the lowest property tax rates in the nation, averaging approximately 0.61% of the home value annually.