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Conventional Loans in Great Bend, KS (2026): Down Payment, PMI & Limits — $118,700 Median

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Conventional buyers in Great Bend, KS need $3,561 at 3% down or $23,740 at 20% down on the $118,700 Census median home value. Barton County's $832,750 conforming limit is $714,050 above that median; 5% down gives an estimated $1,084/month payment including $47 estimated PMI.

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How does Great Bend compare with Kansas?

The city's median is below the statewide median by $84,700. Home values are relatively low compared with local household income, but individual debts and property expenses still matter. The median is 14.3% of the conforming limit. A median-valued purchase fits the FHA base-loan limit at 3.5% down.

How much down payment and PMI would a typical Great Bend home need?

Down paymentCash downEstimated PMI / monthEstimated PITI + PMIIncome at 28% / 36%
3%$3,561$48$1,101$48,000 / $37,000
5%$5,935$47$1,084$47,000 / $37,000
10%$11,870$45$1,041$45,000 / $35,000
20%$23,740$0$916$40,000 / $31,000

3%-down conventional products have borrower/program restrictions. PMI uses a fixed 0.5% annual loan-balance estimate at less than 20% down; it is not a credit-specific quote or an assumed discount by down payment. Payments include state-average tax and insurance and assume zero other debts.

Rate assumption: 7.18% (Freddie Mac PMMS 30-year fixed average, week of November 5, 2026). Change it in the payment calculator.

Is there down payment assistance in Great Bend?

No applicable programs have been verified for this city yet. Check the state housing finance agency for current assistance.

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Frequently asked questions

Conventional buyers in Great Bend, KS need $3,561 at 3% down or $23,740 at 20% down on the $118,700 Census median home value. Barton County's $832,750 conforming limit is $714,050 above that median; 5% down gives an estimated $1,084/month payment including $47 estimated PMI.

0 city-level, 0 county-level and 0 statewide programs are verified for this city (0 total). Eligibility and available funds depend on each official program's terms.

Median household income is $53,323, while median home value is $118,700, a 2.23 price-to-income ratio. At 5% down, 7.18% and state-average taxes and insurance, about $47,000 income is needed under the 28% housing guideline; debts also count toward the 36% total-debt guideline.

Sources

Data last updated November 5, 2026.

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