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Compare Mississippi mortgage rates—and the costs behind them.

There is no single mortgage rate for every Mississippi borrower. Match the loan type, amount, points and lock period before comparing written offers. Then check your county’s loan limit, property expenses and assistance terms so a smaller estimate does not hide a larger bill.

Published by Shop Lender Rates · Guide updated
Platform and editorial contact: Enrique Pelayo Jr., NMLS #131435. This date describes this guide, not a live rate check.

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What should a Mississippi mortgage shopper check first?

Start with the property’s county or equivalent area, the number of units, and the lender’s authority to originate your loan.

2026 / ONE UNIT

$832,750

The same one-unit conforming limit appears throughout the state’s FHFA records. This cap applies to the loan, not the sale price.

LOCAL COVERAGE

82 areas

Adams County and the other areas in the table share this one-unit limit. Taxes, insurance and assistance eligibility can still differ.

OFFICIAL HOUSING RESOURCE

Mississippi Home Corporation

Use the agency’s current information to check programs and participating lenders.

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Sources: FHFA’s 2026 county table and NCSHA’s state agency directory. Checked September 20, 2026.

2026 Mississippi conforming loan limits by county

Use the property’s exact jurisdiction and unit count. Being below the limit does not establish approval, a down-payment requirement or a rate; ask whether a quote uses standard conforming, high-balance or jumbo pricing.

82 of 82 areas shown. Source: FHFA 2026 county table. Search changes this table only.

2026 Mississippi · 1-unit conforming loan limits
County or equivalent areaMaximum loan amount
Adams County$832,750
Alcorn County$832,750
Amite County$832,750
Attala County$832,750
Benton County$832,750
Bolivar County$832,750
Calhoun County$832,750
Carroll County$832,750
Chickasaw County$832,750
Choctaw County$832,750
Claiborne County$832,750
Clarke County$832,750
Clay County$832,750
Coahoma County$832,750
Copiah County$832,750
Covington County$832,750
Desoto County$832,750
Forrest County$832,750
Franklin County$832,750
George County$832,750
Greene County$832,750
Grenada County$832,750
Hancock County$832,750
Harrison County$832,750
Hinds County$832,750
Holmes County$832,750
Humphreys County$832,750
Issaquena County$832,750
Itawamba County$832,750
Jackson County$832,750
Jasper County$832,750
Jefferson County$832,750
Jefferson Davis County$832,750
Jones County$832,750
Kemper County$832,750
Lafayette County$832,750
Lamar County$832,750
Lauderdale County$832,750
Lawrence County$832,750
Leake County$832,750
Lee County$832,750
Leflore County$832,750
Lincoln County$832,750
Lowndes County$832,750
Madison County$832,750
Marion County$832,750
Marshall County$832,750
Monroe County$832,750
Montgomery County$832,750
Neshoba County$832,750
Newton County$832,750
Noxubee County$832,750
Oktibbeha County$832,750
Panola County$832,750
Pearl River County$832,750
Perry County$832,750
Pike County$832,750
Pontotoc County$832,750
Prentiss County$832,750
Quitman County$832,750
Rankin County$832,750
Scott County$832,750
Sharkey County$832,750
Simpson County$832,750
Smith County$832,750
Stone County$832,750
Sunflower County$832,750
Tallahatchie County$832,750
Tate County$832,750
Tippah County$832,750
Tishomingo County$832,750
Tunica County$832,750
Union County$832,750
Walthall County$832,750
Warren County$832,750
Washington County$832,750
Wayne County$832,750
Webster County$832,750
Wilkinson County$832,750
Winston County$832,750
Yalobusha County$832,750
Yazoo County$832,750

County-equivalent names follow FHFA’s table, including parishes, boroughs, planning regions and independent cities. Confirm the property’s jurisdiction with your lender. FHA limits are separate.

Original FHFA table, all counties (PDF) · Current FHFA releases · HUD’s separate FHA limit lookup. This is a dated 2026 reference, not a live underwriting feed.

Where should I look for Mississippi down-payment help?

Mississippi Home Corporation is the state housing-agency starting point listed by NCSHA. A directory listing does not mean every program is open or every applicant qualifies.

Ask for two complete options

Request a written comparison with and without assistance. Include the first mortgage’s rate and fees, the assistance balance, any monthly payment, and the amount due if you sell or refinance. Cash saved today and total financing cost are different questions.

  • Is this a grant, forgivable loan or repayable second mortgage?
  • Are there income, purchase-price, location or first-time-buyer rules?
  • Which lenders are approved, and is homebuyer education required?
  • What happens when you move, sell, refinance or repay early?

How can I compare Mississippi quotes without misleading totals?

Keep property costs and timing assumptions consistent, then compare lender-controlled pricing and the cost over your expected time in the loan.

Questions to ask before choosing a quote
CheckAsk forWhy it matters
Rate, points and creditsThe same loan amount, structure and lock periodA rate bought with points is not the same offer as a zero-point quote.
Property taxesThe actual jurisdiction and an estimate appropriate to the purchaseAsk the local tax authority whether the seller’s exemptions or assessment will apply to you.
Insurance and association costsA property-specific insurance quote, deductibles, HOA dues and known assessmentsAsk about required flood or other coverage; generic monthly placeholders can understate the budget.
Title, settlement and government chargesAn itemized provider estimate and who pays each chargeConfirm local charges and contract allocations instead of assuming one statewide closing-cost percentage.
Prepaids and escrowThe same closing date, insurance premium and tax assumptionsLower reserves or fewer prepaid days can reduce cash to close without improving the loan price.

See the CFPB Loan Estimate explainer. Use the SLR comparison worksheet to keep estimates organized.

How do I verify a Mississippi loan officer?

Match the person’s NMLS identifier, company and current licensing or registration record in NMLS Consumer Access. Confirm authority for your property state; bank originators and state-licensed originators can have different registration structures. If the record is unclear, check with the listed regulator before sending sensitive documents.

SLR’s educational pages do not confer licensing or represent every lender. Check participating originators and decide separately whom to contact.

Where can I see current mortgage-rate context?

The market dashboard labels national benchmarks by source and observation date. Those figures are not measured Mississippi rates or available loan offers. Reprice your own scenario with the lender when your property, loan details or lock timing changes.

Find the right starting point in Mississippi

Working through credit challenges?

Ask which loan programs fit your complete file and whether the lender has requirements beyond the program minimum. State assistance eligibility and mortgage approval are separate reviews.

Prepare a credit and mortgage plan →

Considering a refinance? Compare costs and your payoff timeline. Exploring home equity? Check combined payments and repayment terms before borrowing.

Mississippi mortgage questions

What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Mississippi?

The 2026 one-unit limit is $832,750 across the 82 county-equivalent areas in FHFA’s Mississippi table. Two- to four-unit limits differ. This is a loan-amount limit, not a home-price cap or an approval.

Where can I find Mississippi homebuyer assistance information?

Start with Mississippi Home Corporation, listed in NCSHA’s state agency directory. Ask about currently open programs, approved lenders, income and purchase-price limits, education, and whether assistance must be repaid. Agency listing does not establish your eligibility or program funding.

Are the rates on this page actual Mississippi offers?

No. The market link provides dated national benchmarks. An actual Mississippi quote requires your loan and property details, current lender pricing and a defined lock period. Educational coverage of this state does not guarantee an available SLR originator.