Mortgage Research Center. The average rate on a 15-year mortgage refinance is 5.15%. On a 20-year mortgage refinance, the average rate is 6%.  Related: Compare Current Refinance Rates 30-Year Refinanc ...

House lawmakers amend a veterans-related bill to avoid higher VA purchase loan fees while targeting refinance and assumption ...

Mortgage applications continued to rise last week, up 10.9% from one week earlier. That’s according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) weekly mortgage applications survey for the ...

If you're a service member or veteran exploring homeownership, the VA loan is an excellent tool. VA home loans typically have no down payment or private mortgage insurance (PMI) requirement, and you ...

Government refinance applications increased by 42% over the week, according to the MBA’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending Feb. 28, 2025. This jump was mainly due to the dip in ...

The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance declined to 6.06% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. Rates averaged 5.18% for a 15-year financed mortgage and 5.96% for a 20-year financed mortgage ...

Make sure to tap into your home equity using a VA cash-out refinance for the right reasons, such as making home renovations and repairs or consolidating high-interest debt. Think twice before using a ...

Updated 2026 VA loan education resources help California veterans and first-time homebuyers understand mortgage options ...

Average refinance rates are drawing fresh attention as lenders and borrowers assess how different mortgage types stack up this week. The renewed focus comes as homeowners weigh whether potential ...