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Best mortgage rates in South Dakota this week

No borrower-submitted offers from South Dakota yet — be the first to share yours and help other South Dakota borrowers benchmark their quotes.

Data as of 2d ago · Borrower offers span the last 30 days; credit-union posted rates are refreshed weekly (Mondays).

Lowest 30-yr rate anyone in South Dakota can join
6.250% 0.41% below U.S. avg
lowerU.S. avg 6.660%higher

30-yr rates in South Dakota over time

best available ▲ 0.25 since Jun 29
5.756.006.256.506.757.006.006.006.136.136.256.256.256.256.25Jun 22Aug 24
Best rate anyone can join in South Dakota Freddie Mac U.S. averageWeekly observations since Jun 29· gaps = weeks we didn’t capture
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South Dakota median home
$290,000
20% down payment
$58,000
Est. tax + insurance / mo
$461
Property tax rate
1.08%
30-yr conventional median
15-yr conventional median
FHA median
VA median
For South Dakota borrowers

How do you compare?

See where rates like yours land in South Dakota this week.

Loan type

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Credit union posted rates South Dakota residents can access

Posted rates from each credit union's public rate sheet. Conventional shown by default; expand the others if you qualify.

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We don't have enough current posted rates for South Dakota to make a fair comparison yet.
Your loan
$232,000
20% down on South Dakota median ($290,000)
Est. payment (P&I)
$1,428/mo
at 6.250% (best case)
Mortgage insurance
None
20%+ down avoids PMI

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Payment is P&I (plus estimated PMI) on the reference loan, excluding taxes and insurance. Your actual rate depends on your full profile — get pre-approved for your real number, or run the calculator. Not financial advice.

At a glance — ranked by true 5-year cost

incl. points · $230,000 loan · held 5 yrs
Credit unionRateThis weekPointsProductEst. 5-yr costvs best
Navy Federal Credit Unionjoin →6.250%flat0.63Conventional · 30-yr$86,418best
PenFed Credit Unionjoin →6.250%flat1.38Conventional · 30-yr$88,143+$1,725
LEVO Credit Unionjoin →6.625%flat0Conventional · 30-yr$88,363+$1,945
Connexus Credit Unionjoin →6.375%flat1Conventional · 30-yr$88,394+$1,976
Digital Federal CU (DCU)join →6.875%0.1250Conventional · 30-yr$90,656+$4,238
Ranked by what you'd actually pay — points (paid upfront) plus principal & interest over a 5-year hold on a $230,000 loan (South Dakotamedian). A lower rate bought down with points isn't always the cheapest loan. Your real cost depends on your loan size, credit, and how long you keep the mortgage — run your own numbers.

Conventional

RateThis weekAPRTermPointsCredit unionEligibilityEffective
6.250%flat6.406%30y0.63Navy Federal Credit UnionMilitary, DoD civilians, veterans, and immediate family.2d ago
6.250%flat6.458%30y1.38PenFed Credit UnionOpen nationally — Open to anyone — most members join via the Voices for America's Troops sponsorship.8d ago
6.375%flat6.532%30y1Connexus Credit UnionOpen nationally — Connexus Association membership ($5 donation).8d ago
6.625%flat6.680%30y0LEVO Credit UnionOpen to residents of the credit union's chartered area — verify the specific counties or regions on the CU's membership page.2d ago
6.875%0.1256.993%30y0Digital Federal CU (DCU)Open nationally — Open via several association memberships.2d ago
5.625%flat5.820%15y0.25Navy Federal Credit UnionMilitary, DoD civilians, veterans, and immediate family.2d ago
5.750%0.1256.005%15y1Connexus Credit UnionOpen nationally — Connexus Association membership ($5 donation).8d ago
6.125%0.1256.313%15y0Digital Federal CU (DCU)Open nationally — Open via several association memberships.2d ago
6.500%0.1256.796%15y0LEVO Credit UnionOpen to residents of the credit union's chartered area — verify the specific counties or regions on the CU's membership page.2d ago
6.000%flat6.265%10y0Digital Federal CU (DCU)Open nationally — Open via several association memberships.2d ago
6.125%0.1256.331%20y1Connexus Credit UnionOpen nationally — Connexus Association membership ($5 donation).8d ago
6.500%0.1256.916%10y0LEVO Credit UnionOpen to residents of the credit union's chartered area — verify the specific counties or regions on the CU's membership page.2d ago
6.625%0.3756.777%20y0Digital Federal CU (DCU)Open nationally — Open via several association memberships.2d ago
7.000%0.1257.241%20y0LEVO Credit UnionOpen to residents of the credit union's chartered area — verify the specific counties or regions on the CU's membership page.2d ago
FHA · 2 rates

For borrowers with lower credit or smaller down payments. Requires mortgage insurance for the life of the loan unless 10%+ down.

RateThis weekAPRTermPointsCredit unionEligibilityEffective
5.750%flat6.674%30y1.38PenFed Credit UnionOpen nationally — Open to anyone — most members join via the Voices for America's Troops sponsorship.8d ago
5.990%flat6.394%30y0LEVO Credit UnionOpen to residents of the credit union's chartered area — verify the specific counties or regions on the CU's membership page.2d ago
VA · 4 rates

For active military, veterans, reservists, National Guard, and qualifying surviving spouses. Often the lowest rates available, but requires VA eligibility.

RateThis weekAPRTermPointsCredit unionEligibilityEffective
5.750%flat6.075%30y1.5PenFed Credit UnionOpen nationally — Open to anyone — most members join via the Voices for America's Troops sponsorship.8d ago
5.750%flat6.186%30y0.63Navy Federal Credit UnionMilitary, DoD civilians, veterans, and immediate family.2d ago
5.990%flat6.415%30y0LEVO Credit UnionOpen to residents of the credit union's chartered area — verify the specific counties or regions on the CU's membership page.2d ago
5.375%flat6.068%15y0.5Navy Federal Credit UnionMilitary, DoD civilians, veterans, and immediate family.2d ago
Jumbo · 7 rates

For loan amounts above the conforming limit ($832,750 in most counties, higher in high-cost areas). Tighter underwriting.

RateThis weekAPRTermPointsCredit unionEligibilityEffective
6.375%0.1256.511%30y1.13PenFed Credit UnionOpen nationally — Open to anyone — most members join via the Voices for America's Troops sponsorship.8d ago
6.500%flat6.658%30y0.63Navy Federal Credit UnionMilitary, DoD civilians, veterans, and immediate family.2d ago
6.750%0.1256.762%30y0Digital Federal CU (DCU)Open nationally — Open via several association memberships.2d ago
6.125%0.1256.144%15y0Digital Federal CU (DCU)Open nationally — Open via several association memberships.2d ago
6.125%flat6.323%15y0.25Navy Federal Credit UnionMilitary, DoD civilians, veterans, and immediate family.2d ago
6.000%flat6.026%10y0Digital Federal CU (DCU)Open nationally — Open via several association memberships.2d ago
6.500%0.1256.515%20y0Digital Federal CU (DCU)Open nationally — Open via several association memberships.2d ago

What would you pay at South Dakota’s best rate?

At 6.250% (PenFed Credit Union, 30-yr conventional) — principal & interest only.

Loan amount$225K
$1,385/mo+ taxes & insurance — full breakdown in the calculator →

What to know about getting a mortgage in South Dakota

South Dakota’s market is small and bank-heavy — the Sioux Falls financial sector gives the state more local lenders per capita than its size suggests. Hail exposure pushes insurance premiums well above the national average, and that line item moves the monthly payment more than typical lender-to-lender rate spreads.

The 2026 conforming loan limit in most South Dakota counties is $832,750 for a single-family home (designated high-cost counties go higher). Loans above that are jumbo — expect tighter underwriting and different pricing.

First-time buyer help in South Dakota
South Dakota Housing The First-Time Homebuyer program offers below-market rates with down-payment assistance up to 5% of the loan. Program rates come through participating lenders — compare them against the credit-union rates above before committing.
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How this works

The borrower-quoted offers above were submitted by real South Dakota residents in the last 30 days. We score every submission for fraud signals before publishing, and verified offers carry a verified badge after we OCR the Loan Estimate.

The credit-union rates are taken from each lender's public rate sheet on the effective date shown. We don't take affiliate fees, sell contributor data, or rank lenders by commission. The full methodology is on the methodology page.

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Frequently asked: mortgages in South Dakota

Straight answers, grounded in the data on this page.

What is the best mortgage rate in South Dakota right now?+

The lowest conventional 30-year rate we're tracking in South Dakota this week that anyone can join is 6.250% from PenFed Credit Union, 0.41% below the U.S. average of 6.660%. It's a real posted rate, not a teaser — your actual rate depends on your credit, down payment, and loan type. Credit unions with restricted membership (military or employer-based) sometimes post lower; those are listed below with their eligibility.

How much do you need to put down for a house in South Dakota?+

The median home price in South Dakota is about $290,000, so 20% down is roughly $58,000. Many buyers put down far less: conventional loans go as low as 3%, FHA 3.5%, and VA/USDA can be 0% for those who qualify (with mortgage insurance when you put down under 20%).

Which credit unions can South Dakota residents join for a mortgage?+

South Dakota residents can currently get posted mortgage rates from Navy Federal Credit Union, PenFed Credit Union, LEVO Credit Union, and others. Many credit unions let anyone join through a small one-time association membership — each one's eligibility and exact join steps are on its page.

What first-time homebuyer programs does South Dakota have?+

South Dakota's housing finance agency is the South Dakota Housing. The First-Time Homebuyer program offers below-market rates with down-payment assistance up to 5% of the loan. These programs work through participating lenders, so you can (and should) still compare the program rate against the credit-union rates on this page.

What is the conforming loan limit in South Dakota?+

For most South Dakota counties the 2026 conforming loan limit is $832,750 for a single-family home (designated high-cost counties go higher). Loans above the limit are jumbo, which typically means tighter underwriting and different pricing.

Does RatePerch take referral fees from lenders in South Dakota?+

No. We don't take affiliate or referral fees, sell contributor data, or rank lenders by commission. Borrower-quoted rates are submitted anonymously by real South Dakota residents, and credit-union rates are copied straight from each lender's public rate sheet.

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