Pre-loaded with Chicago's illustrative property tax assumption (2.27%) and median home price ($340,000). Get a personalized rate quote in 2 minutes — free.
$1,737/month
Example monthly savings: $165
Simple break-even: 31 months
30-year illustration excluding taxes, insurance and fees. Extending a loan term can reduce payments but increase total interest. Equity and loan approval are determined by a lender.
$340,000 home · $272,000 balance
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The median home price in Chicago is $340,000, with an average property tax rate of 2.27% in Cook County. A typical 30-year fixed refinance on a median-priced home in Chicago with 20% down would result in an estimated monthly payment of $2,514, including principal, interest, and property taxes.
A rate-and-term refinance replaces your existing mortgage with a new one at a different rate or term — often to lower the monthly payment or shorten the loan.
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