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A jumbo mortgage is a big home loan that requires lenders to assume more risk, so it sometimes comes with stricter lending standards. Find and compare current jumbo mortgage rates from lenders in your area.

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Mortgage rate trends (APR)

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2.863%
30-year fixed-rate

On Tuesday, September 21st, 2021, the average APR on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell 1 basis point to 2.863%. The average APR on a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage remained at 2.136% and the average APR for a 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) remained at 3.178%, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 5 basis points higher than one week ago and 53 basis points lower than one year ago.

A basis point is one one-hundredth of one percent. Rates are expressed as annual percentage rate, or APR.

Current mortgage and refinance rates

ProductInterest rateAPR
30-year fixed-rate2.806%2.863%
20-year fixed-rate2.481%2.553%
15-year fixed-rate2.049%2.136%
10-year fixed-rate1.964%2.042%
7/1 ARM2.427%3.068%
5/1 ARM2.389%3.178%
3/1 ARM2.917%3.555%
30-year fixed-rate FHA2.067%2.791%
30-year fixed-rate VA2.430%2.702%

Data source: ©Zillow, Inc. 2006 – 2021. Use is subject to the Terms of Use

How to shop for jumbo mortgage rates

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What loan amount qualifies as a jumbo mortgage?

A jumbo mortgage is any loan amount above the national conforming loan limit, which is updated annually and varies by location.

When should you consider a jumbo mortgage?

You should consider a jumbo mortgage if you’re purchasing a high-priced home and are in a position to qualify for the more stringent requirements they carry, including a high credit score, strong credit history and usually a 20% down payment.

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