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Compare Today’s FHA Refinance Rates | Friday, December 5, 2025

Rates are current as of December 5, 2025 2:25 PM EST

National average mortgage rates:
30-Year FHA Fixed

APR 6.86%

0.00% 1w
30-Year Fixed

APR 6.13%

0.09% 1w
15-Year Fixed

APR 5.57%

0.04% 1w
22 ResultsShowing rates for: Purchase, Good (720-739), $500,000, 30-year fixed, Single-family, Primary residence, FHA loans
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22 Results for: Purchase, Good (720-739), $500,000, 30-year fixed, Single-family, Primary residence, FHA loans.
Tomo

NMLS#2059741

APR

5.81%

APR

5.81%

Interest rate

5.63%

Est. mo. payment

$2,303/mo

Total fees

$7,896

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Tomo’s online rates comparison tool is among the best we’ve seen for shopping rates — and both their rates and fees are competitive. While they don’t offer refinance or home equity options, the solid lineup of purchase loans could be a good fit for a wide range of home buyers, including those with credit challenges.

NerdWallet rating

5.0

What we like
  • Comprehensive online rates comparison tool makes it easy to customize sample rates.
  • Mortgage rates are on the low side, according to the latest federal data.
  • Offers financing options for borrowers with lower credit and those without Social Security numbers.
What we don't like
  • No refinance or home equity options.
  • Loans not available in all states.
Central Bank

NMLS#407985

APR

5.90%

APR

5.90%

Interest rate

5.38%

Est. mo. payment

$2,446/mo

Total fees

$8,038

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Midwest-rooted Central Bank offers an online application, which you can track via mobile app. But you’ll have to contact the bank for mortgage rates.

Home loans overall

NerdWallet rating

4.0

What we like
  • Among the best when it comes to online convenience.
  • Offers a full selection of mortgage types and products, including jumbo, home equity, and government loans.
  • Claims to offer preapproval within 24 hours of loan application.
What we don't like
  • You'll have to complete a loan application to see mortgage interest rates.
  • Bank branch locations limited to the Midwest.
  • Does not offer home equity lines of credit.
Northpointe

NMLS#447490

APR

5.91%

APR

5.91%

Interest rate

5.38%

Est. mo. payment

$2,446/mo

Total fees

$8,147

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Northpointe is a major FHA lender, by loan volume. In addition to government-backed loans, Northpointe Bank’s mortgage portfolio includes loans for borrowers with credit challenges.

4.5

What we like
  • Big FHA lender, by loan volume.
  • Offers loans and programs aimed at making homeownership more accessible.
What we don't like
  • FHA loans represent a somewhat small share of total home lending for Northpointe.
  • Bank’s mobile app isn’t useful for mortgage borrowers.
Tomo

NMLS#2059741

APR

5.93%

APR

5.93%

Interest rate

5.25%

Est. mo. payment

$2,414/mo

Total fees

$14,504

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Tomo’s online rates comparison tool is among the best we’ve seen for shopping rates — and both their rates and fees are competitive. While they don’t offer refinance or home equity options, the solid lineup of purchase loans could be a good fit for a wide range of home buyers, including those with credit challenges.

NerdWallet rating

5.0

What we like
  • Comprehensive online rates comparison tool makes it easy to customize sample rates.
  • Mortgage rates are on the low side, according to the latest federal data.
  • Offers financing options for borrowers with lower credit and those without Social Security numbers.
What we don't like
  • No refinance or home equity options.
  • Loans not available in all states.
Better

NMLS#330511

APR

6.00%

APR

6.00%

Interest rate

5.49%

Est. mo. payment

$2,475/mo

Total fees

$7,300

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Better stands out for its attractive FHA interest rates and wide range of mortgage types, including for condos and manufactured homes.

4.5

What we like
  • Offers low FHA mortgage rates compared with other lenders.
  • Sample online rates are customizable by location.
What we don't like
  • FHA loans represent a small share of total home lending for Better.
  • We struggled to contact customer service.
New American Funding

NMLS#6606

APR

6.04%

APR

6.04%

Interest rate

5.49%

Est. mo. payment

$2,475/mo

Total fees

$8,629

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New American Funding is a major FHA lender, with a focus on this loan type, but its average FHA rates and fees are less competitive than some lenders.

4.0

What we like
  • FHA loans make up a large share of New American's total home loans.
  • Major FHA lender, by loan volume.
  • Offers a strong variety of FHA loan types for purchase and refinance.
What we don't like
  • FHA mortgage rates are on the high side.
  • Average FHA origination fees are on the high side.
  • Personalized mortgage rates are not available on the website without providing contact information.
Next Door Lending LLC

NMLS#1880338

APR

6.05%

APR

6.05%

Interest rate

5.49%

Est. mo. payment

$2,475/mo

Total fees

$9,421

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Next Door Lending, a mortgage broker, offers expert assistance shopping for and closing a loan, as well as specialty loans at competitive rates. Mortgages are not available in every state.

What we like
  • Offers a variety of loan types, including first-time buyer programs and loans for self-employed borrowers.
  • Real-time rate quotes available while working with a broker.
  • Responsive customer service.
  • Competitive pricing often available, especially for non-traditional borrowers.
What we don't like
  • Does not publish interest rates online.
  • No mortgage mobile app.
  • Loans are not available in every state.
Simplist

NMLS#1764611

APR

6.09%

APR

6.09%

Interest rate

5.49%

Est. mo. payment

$2,475/mo

Total fees

$10,843

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Simplist is an online marketplace of mortgage lenders; human guidance is optional. You’ll make payments to a loan servicer, not to Simplist. Loans are not available in every state.

Home loans overall

NerdWallet rating

4.5

What we like
  • Loan origination process can be completed online.
  • Offers government-backed FHA and VA loans.
  • Offers module that compares mortgage rates among other lenders.
What we don't like
  • Offers loans in many states and Washington, D.C., but not nationwide.
  • Does not offer home equity loans or lines of credit.

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Today's FHA mortgage rates | Friday, December 5, 2025

Last updated 2:25 PM EST
On Friday afternoon, December 5, 2025, the average interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate FHA mortgage held steady at 6.86% APR, compared to yesterday.
The 30-year fixed-rate FHA loan rate is the same as one week ago and 43 basis points higher than one year ago.
A basis point is one hundredth of a percent, or 0.01%. We describe mortgage rates’ ups and downs in basis points because they simplify comparisons.
NerdWallet’s rates are expressed as an annual percentage rate, or APR, and our mortgage rates data comes from Zillow.

FHA Refinance Rates

NerdWallet's mortgage rate tool can help you find competitive FHA refinance rates tailored to meet your needs. Just enter some information about the type of loan you're looking for and you'll get a customized rate quote in minutes, without providing any personal information.

What is an FHA loan?

An FHA loan is a mortgage the Federal Housing Administration insures. FHA loans require a smaller a down payment and lower closing costs and allow relaxed lending standards to help homeowners who don't qualify for a conventional mortgage.

What are conditions for an FHA streamline refinance?

Here are five conditions you'll need to know about before beginning an FHA streamline refinance:
  • You can't be delinquent on your current FHA loan. “We have [other] tools for borrowers who can't afford their payments,” Stevens says.
  • You can't take out more than $500 in cash from the refinance.
  • It must be at least six months since your current mortgage was issued.
  • You can't increase your loan amount to cover closing costs.
  • There needs to be a “benefit to the buyer”. That means the FHA is looking for you to reduce your term or lower your mortgage interest rate — or both.

When should you consider an FHA loan?

An FHA loan is the go-to mortgage for many Americans, especially first-time homebuyers and those who have a credit history that's weak or damaged. If your credit score is 'good' or 'fair' rather than 'excellent', if you've had financial difficulties in the past or if you just haven't had time to build a strong history of on-time payments, an FHA loan could be the answer to your mortgage needs. FHA loans are designed for people like you: With FHA backing, which protects the lender in case you default on your mortgage, lenders can broaden their credit standards. If you qualify, you can get a mortgage with as little as 3.5% down.
FHA loans do have up-front and ongoing additional costs built in: You'll have to pay mortgage insurance. This protects the lender's stake in the loan if you default and the premiums increase your monthly payments.

Learn more about FHA loans:

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