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The current average refinance rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate home loan is X<\/a>.XX%, according to data from the popular real estate marketplace Zillow<\/a>. If you\u2019re a homeowner hoping to refinance<\/a> your mortgage for a lower rate or perhaps to tap home equity, read on to see average refi interest rates for a variety of loan types and terms. You can also see the prior day\u2019s report here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Current refi rates data<\/h2>\n

Note that Fortune<\/em> reviewed the most recent Zillow data available as of Dec. 1.<\/p>\n

How mortgage refinancing works<\/h2>\n

Mortgage refinancing involves replacing your existing home loan with a new one. Similar to your initial mortgage application, you\u2019ll need to apply and meet lender criteria, including your credit profile, income verification, debt-to-income (DTI) ratio, and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This process typically results in a small hit to your credit score due to the hard inquiry, and there\u2019s a risk of denial if you don\u2019t meet the lender\u2019s requirements.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s happening with mortgage rates in today\u2019s market?<\/h2>\n

Some observers had hoped that mortgage interest rates would decrease following the Federal Reserve\u2019s cuts to the federal funds rate late last year. However, mortgage rates remained stubbornly near the 7% mark for 30-year, fixed-rate loans nationwide.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Although rates dipped slightly toward the end of February, moving closer to 6.5%, they remain significantly higher than the pandemic-era lows in the range of 2% and 3%. As of the third quarter of 2024, 82.8% of homeowners with mortgages had rates below 6%, according to a Redfin report. That means a significant chunk of homeowners have been locked in, unwilling or unable to move or refinance with rates as high as they are currently.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Still, homeowners got some relief starting in late August and early September of 2025, when mortgage rates started trending downward ahead of the Sept. 16-17 Fed meeting. They dropped to a low not seen in almost a year, and the Fed delivered a much anticipated reduction of a quarter percentage point to the federal funds rate. The central bank followed up with a second cut of the same amount at its October meeting.<\/p>\n

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When it might make sense to refinance your mortgage<\/h2>\n

Refinancing isn\u2019t free, so it\u2019s crucial to weigh the costs<\/a> before you apply for a refi.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A guideline you\u2019ll often hear is that refinancing makes sense if you can secure a rate that\u2019s a full percentage point lower than your current rate. For example, if you have a 7% loan, refinancing when you\u2019re able to land a 6% rate could be a smart move to save on interest charges over the life of your loan.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

You might also consider a cash-out refinance to tap into your home equity\u2014which typically requires at least 20% equity in your home. Homeowners have significant flexibility to use the cash disbursement from such a refi however they please, as there aren\u2019t generally restrictions on what you can do with the cash portion of a cash-out refi. For example, you\u2019re free to invest those funds, use them to cover a down payment on a vacation home or rental property, or pay off credit card debt.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Refinancing can also allow you to change your loan term. For instance, someone originally took out a 15-year mortgage but finds their budget stretched may benefit from switching to a 30-year term for a smaller monthly payment.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

And, refinancing can be a way to switch loan types, like moving from an FHA loan to a conventional one to get rid of your FHA loan\u2019s lifetime mortgage insurance (MIP) requirement, or from an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) to a fixed-rate mortgage.<\/p>\n

Costs to refinance your mortgage<\/h2>\n

Refinancing involves closing costs, typically ranging from 2% to 6% of the loan amount. For a $300,000 loan, you might pay between $6,000 and $18,000, for example. Some common costs include:<\/p>\n