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Today’s mortgage refinance rates hold firm after yesterday’s dip | December 10, 2020

By Chris Jennings
Published  December 10, 2020 12:00pm CST
Personal Finance
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Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for December 10, 2020, which are unchanged from yesterday. (iStock)

Based on data compiled by Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, current mortgage refinance rates have not changed since yesterday, when they experienced a drop. Mortgage and refinance rates remain low by historical standards. The current rate for 15-year refinance, in particular, is tied for the lowest recorded in 64 consecutive days.

  • 30-year fixed-rate refinance: 2.625%, Unchanging
  • 20-year fixed-rate refinance: 2.625%, Unchanging
  • 15-year fixed-rate refinance: 2.125%, Unchanging

Rates last updated on December 10, 2020. These rates are based on the assumptions shown here. Actual rates may vary.

If you’re thinking of refinancing your home mortgage, consider using Credible. Whether you're interested in saving money on your monthly mortgage payments, or considering a cash-out refinance, Credible's free online tool will let you compare rates from multiple mortgage lenders. You can see prequalified rates in as little as three minutes.

Current 30-year fixed-rate refinance

The current rate for a 30-year fixed-rate refinance is 2.625%. This is the same as yesterday.

Current 20-year fixed-rate refinance

The current rate for a 20-year fixed-rate refinance is 2.625%. This is the same as yesterday.

Current 15-year fixed-rate refinance

The current rate for a 15-year fixed-rate refinance is 2.125%. This is the same as yesterday.

You can explore your mortgage refinance options in minutes by visiting Credible to compare rates and lenders. Check out Credible and get prequalified today.

Rates last updated on December 10, 2020. These rates are based on the assumptions shown here. Actual rates may vary.

How mortgage refinance rates have changed

Today, mortgage refinance rates have fallen across the board compared to this time last week.

  • 30-year fixed refinance: 2.625%, down from 2.750% last week, -0.125
  • 20-year fixed refinance: 2.625%, down from 2.750% last week, -0.125
  • 15-year fixed refinance: 2.125%, down from 2.375% last week, -0.250

Think it might be the right time to refinance? To understand just how much you could save on monthly mortgage payments by refinancing now, crunch the numbers and compare rates using Credible's free online tool. Within minutes, you can see what multiple mortgage lenders are offering.

Rates last updated on December 10, 2020. These rates are based on the assumptions shown here. Actual rates may vary.

The factors behind today’s refinance rates

Current refinance rates, like mortgage interest rates in general, are affected by many economic factors, like unemployment numbers and inflation. But your personal financial history will also determine the rates you’re offered when refinancing your mortgage.

Larger economic factors

  • Strength of the economy
  • Inflation rates
  • Employment
  • Consumer spending
  • Housing construction and other market conditions
  • Stock and bond markets
  • 10-year Treasury yields
  • Federal Reserve policies

Personal economic factors

  • Credit score
  • Credit history
  • Down payment size
  • Loan-to-value ratio
  • Loan type, size, and term
  • Debt-to-income ratio
  • Location of the property

How to get your lowest mortgage refinance rate

If you’re interested in refinancing your mortgage, improving your credit score and paying down any other debt could secure you a lower rate. It’s also a good idea to compare rates from different lenders if you're hoping to refinance, so you can find the best rate for your situation.

Borrowers can save $1,500 on average over the life of their loan by shopping for just one additional rate quote, and an average of $3,000 by comparing five rate quotes, according to research from Freddie Mac. Credible can help you compare multiple lenders at once in just a few minutes.

If you decide to refinance your mortgage, be sure to shop around and compare rates from multiple mortgage lenders. You can do this easily with Credible’s free online tool and see your prequalified rates in only three minutes.

Mortgage rates by loan type

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer shopping for mortgage loans, or you’re seeking lower monthly payments on an existing home, Credible can help you find the right mortgage for your financial goals.

Be sure to check out these loan rates, which you’ll be able to compare by annual percentage rate (APR) as well as interest rate:

More resources on mortgage refinance

Want to learn more about refinancing your home loan? Take a look at the following articles:

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