Louisiana Rates by Credit Score
720 Credit Score Mortgage Rates in Louisiana
A 720 FICO in Louisiana is in the excellent range. Risk-based pricing adjustments shrink dramatically and rebate-rich pricing becomes available.
Conventional Loan Facts
- Down payment as low as 3% for first-time homebuyers, 5% for others
- Down payment assistance programs available to fully cover the 3% down payment
- Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) required below 80% LTV - automatically removed at 78%
- Maximum DTI typically 45%, up to 50% with strong compensating factors
- Minimum credit score generally 620; best rates at 740+
- Available for primary residence, second home, or investment property
- No upfront mortgage insurance premium - only monthly PMI if applicable
Louisiana Housing Market for a 720 FICO Buyer
Louisiana's median home price is around $220,000. At 20% down, that's a $44,000 down payment and a $176,000 loan - well within the $200,000+ minimum for the Loan Factory $2,000 Best Price Guarantee. The pricer above is preset to this scenario.
Median home price
$220,000
Effective property tax rate
0.55% (≈$1,210/yr at median price)
Top metros
New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best mortgage rate for a 720 credit score in Louisiana?+
The pricer above returns live wholesale rates for a 720 FICO in New Orleans, Louisiana. A 720 FICO in Louisiana is in the excellent range. Risk-based pricing adjustments shrink dramatically and rebate-rich pricing becomes available. Use the tabs to switch between Conventional, FHA, and VA.
Can I get a Conventional loan in Louisiana with 720 FICO?+
Yes. 720 is comfortably above the 620 Conventional minimum in Louisiana.
Is FHA or Conventional better at 720 FICO in New Orleans?+
Usually Conventional at 720 FICO in New Orleans - the Conventional risk-based adjustments shrink at this score and you avoid upfront MIP.
What is the Louisiana loan limit at a 720 FICO?+
Loan limits in Louisiana are not driven by FICO - they are set by FHFA based on county home prices. The 2026 baseline conforming limit is $806,500. Louisiana mostly follows the baseline. Your FICO affects rate and approval, not loan size.
Are mortgage rates for 720 FICO different in Louisiana vs other states?+
No - rates are uniform nationally. Lenders do not adjust mortgage pricing by state. Property taxes, insurance, and DPA programs differ, which affect total payment but not interest rate.
Is the $2,000 Best Price Guarantee available at 720 FICO in Louisiana?+
Yes. The Loan Factory $2,000 Best Price Guarantee is FICO-agnostic and covers qualifying Conv/FHA/VA loans of $200,000+ in Louisiana.
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