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On Sunday, September 08, 2024, the national average 30-year fixed refinance interest rate is 6.35%, remaining stable over the last week. Meanwhile, the current average 30-year fixed mortgage interest rate is 6.38%, unchanged over the last week.
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On Sunday, September 08, 2024, the national average 30-year fixed refinance APR is 6.41%. The average 30-year fixed mortgage APR is 6.41%, according to Bankrate's latest survey of the nation's largest refinance lenders.
On Sunday, September 08, 2024, the national average 30-year fixed refinance APR is 6.41%. The average 30-year fixed mortgage APR is 6.41%, according to Bankrate's latest survey of the nation's largest refinance lenders.
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ON THIS PAGECurrent refinance rates
| 30 year fixed refinance | 6.40% |
| 15 year fixed refinance | 5.79% |
| 10 year fixed refinance | 5.82% |
| 5/1 ARM refinance | 5.91% |
On Sunday, September 08, 2024, the national average 30-year fixed refinance interest rate is 6.35%, remaining stable over the last week. Meanwhile, the current average 30-year fixed mortgage interest rate is 6.38%, unchanged over the last week.
Lenders nationwide provide weekday mortgage interest rates to our comprehensive national survey to bring you the most current rates available. Here you can see the latest marketplace average interest rates for a wide variety of purchase loans. The interest rate table below is updated daily to give you the most current purchase rates when choosing a home loan. APRs and rates are based on no existing relationship or automatic payments. For these averages, the customer profile includes a 740 FICO score and a single-family residence. To learn more, see understanding Bankrate rate averages.
Mortgage rates and closing costs can vary widely from lender to lender, so shopping around might save you money. Borrowers could save an average of $1,500 over the life of the loan by getting one additional rate quote, and an average of $3,000 by seeking out five quotes, according to Freddie Mac research. (Freddie Mac also found that the reward for shopping around had increased during the rate volatility of 2022.)
Bankrate can help you compare deals and find the best 30-year refinance rate.
| Product | Interest Rate | APR |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Year Fixed Rate | 6.37% | 6.41 % |
| 30-Year Fixed-Rate VA | 6.60% | 6.64 % |
| 30-Year Fixed-Rate FHA | 6.49% | 6.53 % |
| 30-Year Fixed-Rate Jumbo | 6.51% | 6.56 % |
Rates as of Sunday, September 08, 2024 at 6:30 AM
| Product | Interest Rate | APR |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Year Fixed Rate | 6.37% | 6.41 % |
| 30-Year Fixed-Rate VA | 7.26% | 7.29 % |
| 30-Year Fixed-Rate FHA | 6.59% | 6.41 % |
| 30-Year Fixed-Rate Jumbo | 6.41% | 6.46 % |
Rates as of Sunday, September 08, 2024 at 6:30 AM
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Rating: 4.94 stars out of 5 Rating: 4.39 stars out of 5 Caret DownThe most common reason to refinance a 30-year mortgage is to reduce your interest rate. By reducing your rate, you’ll lower your monthly mortgage payment as well as the total interest you pay over the loan term. Another popular reason to refinance is to use a cash-out refinance to pay for expenses such as home improvements, to get rid of credit card debt or to pay for emergencies.
When considering refinancing, you need to understand your goals. Are you trying to lower your payment or pay your loan off sooner? You also need to know that refinancing generally only makes sense if you plan to spend several more years in your home. It can sometimes take years to break even on the cost of refinancing.
Check out these pros and cons to see where you stand on refinancing to a 30-year mortgage:
President, Ally Home
"People typically refinance to lower their interest rate or extract cash from the equity in their home. With nearly 90 percent of U.S. homeowners locked in at a mortgage rate below 6 percent, refinancing is likely not applicable. Generally, if you have the opportunity to afford a higher monthly payment, refinancing to a 15-year loan is more advantageous and will reduce the number of payments made and overall interest."
Writer, Home lending
"Generally, if you can refinance to a 15-year loan at a lower rate and not significantly increase your monthly payment, I’d say go for it. However, if the payment’s going up enough that it restricts your cash flow, you may want to consider a 30-year loan. Financial flexibility is incredibly valuable, even if it means you don’t pay off your mortgage as soon as you’d like."
A 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is the most common type of loan. It has a set rate, which keeps your principal and interest payments stable. Refinancing with a 30-year loan lets you pay off and replace your existing loan with a new, longer-term loan and a different rate. There are several reasons to refinance into this type of loan, including reducing your monthly payment, lowering your mortgage rate or changing the type of loan you currently have.
To determine your mortgage rate, lenders will review your credit score, payment history, savings, income, and other aspects of your financial life. Lenders want to ensure that you are not a risky borrower, and that you are unlikely to default on your loan. These qualifying factors are within your control, but you won’t be able to control external factors that influence your mortgage rate, such as inflation. Rates have now topped 6 percent, their highest level since 2008, partly as a result of inflation. In addition, the Federal Reserve has implemented a historic series of hikes to their key benchmark borrowing rate, which have indirectly shifted mortgage rates upwards.
15-year refinance rates are typically lower than 30-year refinance rates. As a result, you’ll pay significantly less in interest over the life of the loan if you choose a 15-year loan. Plus you’ll repay the loan in half the time.
Written by: Jeff Ostrowski, Principal Reporter, Mortgages
I cover mortgages and the housing market. Before joining Bankrate in 2020, I spent more than 20 years writing about real estate and the economy for the Palm Beach Post and the South Florida Business Journal. I’ve had a front-row seat for two housing booms and a housing bust. I’ve twice won gold awards from the National Association of Real Estate Editors, and since 2017 I’ve served on the nonprofit’s board of directors.
Edited by: Laurie Dupnock, Editor, Home Lending
I’ve spent five years in writing and editing roles, and I now focus on mortgage, mortgage relief, homebuying and mortgage refinancing topics. I’m most interested in providing resources for aspiring first-time homeowners to help demystify the homebuying process. In 2021, I earned a Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing. I have an MA in English.
Reviewed by: Greg McBride, CFA, Chief Financial Analyst, Bankrate
Greg McBride is a CFA charterholder with more than a quarter-century of experience in personal finance, including consumer lending prior to coming to Bankrate. Through Bankrate.com's Money Makeover series, he helped consumers plan for retirement, manage debt and develop appropriate investment allocations. He is an accomplished public speaker, has served as a Wall Street Journal Expert Panelist and served on boards in the credit counseling industry for more than a decade and the funding board of the Rose Foundation’s Consumer Financial Education Fund.
