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The rate for a 30-year fixed refinance rose slightly today.
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage refinance is 6.06%, according to Bankrate.com. On a 15-year fixed mortgage, the average rate is 5.37%. The average rate on a 20-year refinance loan is 6.04% and the average rate on a 5/1 ARM is 4.11%.
Related: Compare current refinance rates
30-year fixed refinancing interest rate
Today, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage refinance rate has risen to 6.06%. Last week, the 30-year fixed was 6.12%. The 52-week low is 5.11%.
On a 30-year fixed mortgage refi, the APR (annual effective rate) is 6.07%, lower than it was last week. The APR, or annual percentage rate, consists of the interest rate of a loan and the finance charges of a loan. This is the overall cost of your loan.
According to the Forbes Advisor Mortgage Calculator, homebuyers with a $100,000 30-year fixed rate mortgage will pay $603 per month in principal and interest (excluding taxes and fees) at the current interest rate of 6.06 %. In total interest, you would pay $117,229 over the life of the loan.
20-year refi rate
The average interest rate on the 20-year fixed refinance mortgage is 6.04%. At this time last week, the 20-year fixed rate mortgage was at 6.09%.
The APR on a fixed 20-year term is 6.05%. Last week it was 6.10%.
A $100,000 20-year fixed rate mortgage refinance with a current interest rate of 6.04% will cost $719 per month in principal and interest. Taxes and fees are not included. Over the term of the loan, you will pay approximately $72,498 in total interest.
15-year refinancing rate
Today, the 15-year fixed mortgage rate is at 5.37%, higher than it was at the same time yesterday. Last week it was 5.24%. Today’s rate is above the 52-week low of 4.29%.
On a 15-year fixed refinancing, the annual percentage rate of charge is 5.39%. Last week it was 5.27%.
At the current interest rate of 5.37%, a 15-year fixed rate mortgage would cost approximately $810 per month in principal and interest per $100,000. You would pay approximately $45,836 in total interest over the life of the loan.
30-Year Jumbo Mortgage Refinance Rate
The average interest rate on the 30-year fixed rate jumbo mortgage refinance is 6.03%. Last week, the average rate was 6.12%. The 30-year fixed rate on a jumbo mortgage is above the 52-week low of 5.06%.
Borrowers with a 30-year fixed rate jumbo mortgage refinance with a current interest rate of 6.03% will pay $601 per month in principal and interest per $100,000.
Jumbo Refi rate over 15 years
The average interest rate on the 15-year fixed rate jumbo mortgage refinance climbed to 5.44%. Last week, the average rate was 5.32%. The 15-year fixed rate on a jumbo mortgage is above the 52-week low of 4.30%.
Borrowers with a 15-year fixed rate jumbo mortgage refinance with a current interest rate of 5.44% will pay $814 per month in principal and interest per $100,000. This means that on a $750,000 loan, the monthly principal and interest payment would be approximately $6,104, and you would pay approximately $348,769 in total interest over the life of the loan.
5/1 Adjustable Rate Mortgage Refinance Rate
The average interest rate on a 5/1 ARM is 4.11%, higher than the 52-week low of 2.83%. Last week, the average rate was 5.28%.
Borrowers with a 5/1 ARM of $100,000 with a current interest rate of 4.11% will pay $484 per month in principal and interest.
When refinancing makes sense
There are a number of reasons why you should refinance your home, but many homeowners consider refinancing when they can lower their interest rate, lower their monthly payments, or pay off their home loan sooner. Refinancing can also help you access equity in your home or eliminate private mortgage insurance (PMI).
Refinancing your mortgage can be a good idea if you plan to stay in your home for several years. There is, after all, a refinancing cost that will take some time to recover. You will need to know the closing costs of the loan to calculate the break-even point where your savings through a lower interest rate exceeds your closing costs. You can calculate this by dividing your closing costs by the monthly savings from your new payment.
Our Mortgage Refinance Calculator can help you determine if refinancing is right for you.
How to Qualify for Today’s Best Refinance Rates
Just like shopping for a mortgage when buying your home, when you refinance, here’s how you can find the lowest refinance rate:
- Maintain a good credit score
- Consider a shorter term loan
- Reduce your debt to income ratio
- Monitor mortgage rates
A strong credit rating doesn’t guarantee your refinance will be approved or that you’ll get the lowest rate, but it might make your way easier. Lenders are also more likely to approve you if you don’t have excessive monthly debt. You should also keep an eye on mortgage rates for different loan terms. They fluctuate frequently, and loans that need to be paid off sooner tend to charge lower interest rates.
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