North Dakota Mortgage Calculator (2026)

Rates as of Oct 22 2026 · county tax data: ACS 2020–2024, released 2026-01-29

Statewide avg. effective tax rate
0.99%
Median home value
$298,000
Home insurance (est.)
$1,800/yr

Estimated PITI at the North Dakota median home price of $298,000, 20% down, 30-year fixed at 7.32%: $2,086/mo. The tax line uses Cass County (Fargo)'s effective rate of 1.2% and insurance of $1,800/yr — the calculator's default county. Buyer's transfer tax: no state transfer tax.

Payment calculator

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$59,600 cash
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30-yr fixed base 7.32% · credit adj +0.00% → 7.32% · PMMS Oct 22 2026
Loan term
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sets local tax & insurance
Picking a county updates the local property tax rate and insurance estimate — your home price stays as entered.
Advanced — HOA & extra payments
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Estimated monthly payment
$2,085.64/mo
$2,086/mo
Principal & interest$1,637.64
Property tax$298.00
Home insurance$150.00
Covers principal & interest, property tax, insurance and mortgage insurance (when it applies). HOA counts only if entered above — left blank it is $0.
Loan amount$238,400
Down payment$59,600
LTV80%
Total interest$351,151
Payoff date…
Cash to close (estimate)
Down payment$59,600
Closing costs (2%–5%)$5,960 – $14,900
Est. cash needed$65,560 – $74,500
Transfer tax: No state transfer tax
The 2%–5% covers lender & title fees only. Transfer tax is not part of the cash total — it is listed separately, and some cities levy their own on top.
Using Cass County (Fargo) effective rate 1.2% · insurance $1,800/yr
Amortization
Year 12
Principal paid
$42,111
Interest paid
$193,709
Still owed
$196,289
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All three lines are running totals since the loan started — not a breakdown of the monthly payment.

What local costs matter in North Dakota?

Effective property tax rate ~0.92%, near the U.S. average
No state transfer tax — low closing costs
Homestead credit for qualifying lower-income owners
Tornado and hail risk is priced into insurance
All 53 North Dakota counties — property tax rates
CountyEffective tax rateProperty tax /moInsurance (est.)
Cass County (Fargo)1.2%$$298$1,800/yr
Burleigh County (Bismarck)0.88%$$219$1,700/yr
Grand Forks County1.15%$$286$1,750/yr
Ward County (Minot)1.07%$$266$1,650/yr
Adams County1%$$248$1,800/yr
Barnes County1.03%$$256$1,800/yr
Benson County0.91%$$226$1,800/yr
Billings County0.37%$$92$1,800/yr
Bottineau County0.72%$$179$1,800/yr
Bowman County0.73%$$181$1,800/yr
Burke County0.54%$$134$1,800/yr
Cavalier County1.34%$$333$1,800/yr
Show all 53 counties
CountyEffective tax rateProperty tax /moInsurance (est.)
Dickey County0.92%$$228$1,800/yr
Divide County0.6%$$149$1,800/yr
Dunn County0.61%$$151$1,800/yr
Eddy County1%$$248$1,800/yr
Emmons County0.91%$$226$1,800/yr
Foster County1.19%$$296$1,800/yr
Golden Valley County0.89%$$221$1,800/yr
Grant County0.91%$$226$1,800/yr
Griggs County0.91%$$226$1,800/yr
Hettinger County1.12%$$278$1,800/yr
Kidder County0.58%$$144$1,800/yr
LaMoure County1.01%$$251$1,800/yr
Logan County1%$$248$1,800/yr
McHenry County0.66%$$164$1,800/yr
McIntosh County1.08%$$268$1,800/yr
McKenzie County0.43%$$107$1,800/yr
McLean County0.76%$$189$1,800/yr
Mercer County1.1%$$273$1,800/yr
Morton County1.02%$$253$1,800/yr
Mountrail County0.52%$$129$1,800/yr
Nelson County0.75%$$186$1,800/yr
Oliver County0.62%$$154$1,800/yr
Pembina County1.01%$$251$1,800/yr
Pierce County1.09%$$271$1,800/yr
Ramsey County0.99%$$246$1,800/yr
Ransom County1.02%$$253$1,800/yr
Renville County0.68%$$169$1,800/yr
Richland County1.13%$$281$1,800/yr
Rolette County0.94%$$233$1,800/yr
Sargent County1.12%$$278$1,800/yr
Sheridan County0.7%$$174$1,800/yr
Sioux County0.49%$$122$1,800/yr
Slope County0.23%$$57$1,800/yr
Stark County0.89%$$221$1,800/yr
Steele County1.01%$$251$1,800/yr
Stutsman County1.1%$$273$1,800/yr
Towner County0.88%$$219$1,800/yr
Traill County1.03%$$256$1,800/yr
Walsh County1.07%$$266$1,800/yr
Wells County0.98%$$243$1,800/yr
Williams County0.68%$$169$1,800/yr
North Dakota state average0.99%$$246$1,800/yr
Monthly tax is estimated on a $298,000 home — the price in the calculator above. Effective rates — U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 (5-yr).

† Rates marked with ≥ are conservative estimates. ACS suppresses median tax values above $10,001 for privacy, which makes the calculated rate a lower bound — the true rate is higher in Manhattan, parts of Long Island, northern New Jersey and other high-cost areas.

How North Dakota compares

North Dakota's statewide average effective rate is 0.99% — the 21st highest of the 51 covered here (the 50 states and DC), against a median of 0.8%. On the $298,000 home the calculator starts with, that is about $246 a month in property tax before any other cost. Property taxes by state ranks all 51 with median bills attached.

A state average hides the part that changes the bill. The county rows above run from 0.23% in Slope County to 1.34% in Cavalier County — roughly $276 a month apart on the same $298,000 home. That is why the county picker moves the payment more than the state picker does.

Insurance is the other line that follows the address: this page prices $1,800 a year as a state-level estimate, and home insurance by state covers how premiums are set and where they run highest. Below 20% down, PMI adds a third variable until the balance is back to 80% of the value.

The states nearest North Dakota in the ranking are Minnesota (1.02%) and Maryland (0.97%).

North Dakota mortgage FAQ

How much down payment do I need to buy a house in North Dakota?

Conventional loans start at 3% down, but anything under 20% requires PMI until you reach 20% equity — PMI auto-cancels at 78% of the original home value under the Homeowners Protection Act. FHA loans start at 3.5% down, and VA / USDA loans offer 0% down for eligible borrowers. Those are the national minimums: a lender can set a higher floor for this state or for a given loan size.

Why do property taxes vary so much within North Dakota?

Property taxes are layered by county, city and school district, so the effective rate differs block by block. The North Dakota state average is about 0.99%, but counties in our table above range widely — always confirm the exact bill with the local County Assessor.

When does PMI go away?

Under the Homeowners Protection Act (1998) you can request PMI removal at 80% LTV, and lenders must automatically cancel it when the balance reaches 78% of the original home value. This calculator estimates that month for you and shows the lower payment after PMI drops.

Does this calculator include home insurance for North Dakota?

Yes. The calculator pre-fills a typical North Dakota premium of about $1,800 per year and updates it when you switch counties. Hail, straight-line winds and blizzards with deep cold define the risk profile. Get real quotes before budgeting.

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Sources

Freddie MacU.S. Census BureauFannie MaeU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsPrivate mortgage insurersNAICState statutes and departments of revenue

Results are estimates for planning only and are not a loan approval. Property tax rates and insurance premiums vary by county, ZIP code, home age and coverage — confirm with the local County Assessor and insurer quotes. Rate default: Freddie Mac PMMS 30-yr fixed (7.32%, Oct 22 2026); the 20-yr default is an estimate derived from the PMMS 30-yr/15-yr spread (PMMS has no 20-yr series). Conventional credit pricing adds Fannie Mae loan-level price adjustments (effective 2026-10-01) on top of that base, anchored at the 740–759 tier, and PMI comes off a credit × LTV rate card — both are central estimates, not quotes. Loan minimums shown here are the national programs' floor; a lender may set a higher down payment, rate or fee for this state or this loan.