30-year mortgage refinance rate averages 6.47% as of June 29

Zillow data reviewed by Fortune showed conventional 15-year refinance rates at 5.76%, with jumbo, FHA and VA refinance offerings also lower in several categories.

Summary

The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage refinance stood at 6.47% in the latest Zillow data reviewed by Fortune as of June 29. Conventional refinance rates were listed at 6.25% for 20 years, 5.76% for 15 years and 5.83% for 10 years. Jumbo refinance rates were 6.91% for 30 years and 6.75% for 15 years, while FHA refinance loans were 6.50% for 30 years and 5.38% for 15 years. VA refinance rates came in at 5.87% for 30 years and 5.83% for 15 years. The report also outlined how refinancing works, typical closing costs of about 2% to 6% of the loan amount, and scenarios where a refinance may make sense, including securing a rate about one percentage point below an existing mortgage, changing loan terms, switching loan types or tapping home equity through a cash-out refinance.

Terms & Concepts
  • cash-out refinance: A refinance that replaces an existing mortgage with a larger loan and lets the borrower take the difference in cash.
  • MIP: Mortgage insurance premium required on certain FHA loans, which some borrowers try to eliminate by refinancing.
  • streamline refinance: A simplified refinance option generally available to existing FHA, VA and USDA borrowers with less documentation.