Today's mortgage refinance rates saw a decrease, with a 30-year fixed refinance at 6.91% and 15-year fixed refinance at 5.81%.
The APR on a 30-year fixed refinance mortgage is 6.94%, resulting in a monthly payment of $659 for a $100,000 loan.
For a 20-year fixed mortgage refinance, the average rate is 6.76%, costing $761 per month for principal and interest on a $100,000 loan.
15-year fixed mortgage refinance stands at 5.81% with an APR of 5.85%, requiring $834 monthly payment for $100,000 loan.
30-year fixed-rate jumbo refinance saw a decline to 7.33%, while 15-year fixed-rate jumbo refinance is at 6.33%.
Refinance rates are typically slightly higher than mortgage rates and vary by program, including conventional, FHA, VA, and jumbo applications.
Consider factors like closing costs, APR, loan balance, and term when deciding on a mortgage refinance for potential savings and benefits.
Experts predict stable national average mortgage rates in the middle-to-high 6% range through the first half of 2025.
Inflation and unemployment trends may impact future mortgage rates, with potential reductions by the Federal Reserve leading to lower rates.
Waiting to refinance later in the year, improving credit scores, and reducing loan balances can lead to securing lower rates when exploring refinancing options.