Today, the rate on a 30-year fixed refinance dropped to 6.81%, while rates for a 15-year and 20-year financed mortgage averaged 5.75% and 6.58%, respectively.
The average rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage refinance is 6.81%, down 2.71% from the previous week, costing $653 per month for principal and interest on a $100,000 loan.
The total interest cost over the life of a 30-year loan at this rate would be approximately $135,629.
The APR for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.84%, indicating the all-in cost of the loan.
A 20-year fixed mortgage refinance average rate is 6.58%, with an APR of 6.62%.
For a 20-year, fixed-rate mortgage refinance of $100,000, the monthly payment would be $750, with total interest costs of around $80,651.
15-year fixed mortgage refinance rates are at 5.75% with an APR of 5.8%.
For a 15-year, fixed-rate mortgage refinance of $100,000, the monthly payment would be $831, with total interest costs of approximately $49,966 over the 15-year term.
Refinance rates differ from mortgage rates and can be slightly higher, with variations by program such as conventional, FHA, VA, and jumbo loans.
Factors like credit score, loan term, and program type affect refinance rates, with cash-out refinance rates typically higher due to borrowing from available equity.