Maybe youre buying your first home in North Dakota, or perhaps youre relocating to North Dakota from another state. Either way, its important that you educate yourself on North Dakota home loans before shopping for a home and mortgage. This article explains what youll need to know before buying a home in North Dakota:

The median price of a home in North Dakota is $74,400. The price of homes in North Dakota varies widely between zip codes. For example, in Fargo, North Dakota, the median price of a home in the summer of 2005 was $201,000; however, in Bismark, North Dakota, the median price of a home was $171,000, and in Minot, North Dakota, it was $133,000. Average interest rates in North Dakota are below the national average, and job growth rate is below the national average.

North Dakota state law requires that the minimum loan amount on a mortgage is $35,000. Additionally, a title insurance agent is authorized to record a certificate of release for a residential mortgage.

North Dakota has a Fair Housing Law that prohibits mortgage discrimination against anyone because of their race, color, gender, religion, familial status, or national origin.