Today's mortgage refinance rates: two key rates climb while two hold steady | June 22, 2021

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Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for June 22, 2021, which are up from yesterday. (iStock)

Based on data compiled by Credible, current mortgage refinance rates are a mixed bag compared to yesterday’s, with 30-year and 15-year rates rising while 20-year and 10-year rates hold steady.

30-year fixed-rate refinance: 2.875%, up from 2.750%, +0.125
20-year fixed-rate refinance: 2.750%, unchanged
15-year fixed-rate refinance: 2.250%, up from 2.125%, +0.125
10-year fixed-rate refinance: 2.250%, unchanged

Rates last updated on June 22, 2021. These rates are based on the assumptions shown here. Actual rates may vary.

Today’s 15-year mortgage refinance rates climbed to 2.250%, putting them even with the 10-year rates. The 15-year term had been lower than the 10-year term for the past five days. Refinance rates for a 30-year term inched upward today as well, while rates for the 20-year and 10-year terms remain unchanged for the past three days. Mortgage refinance rates continue mirroring purchase rates, which could mean that now is a good time to consider refinancing.

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 refinance rates

The current rate for a 30-year fixed-rate refinance is 2.875%. This is up from yesterday.

Current 20-year fixed refinance rates

The current rate for a 20-year fixed-rate refinance is 2.750%. This is the same as yesterday.

Current 15-year fixed refinance rates

The current rate for a 15-year fixed-rate refinance is 2.250%. This is up from yesterday.

Current 10-year fixed refinance rates

The current rate for a 10-year fixed-rate refinance is 2.250%. 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 June 22, 2021. These rates are based on the assumptions shown here. Actual rates may vary.

How mortgage refinance rates have changed

Today, mortgage refinance rates have risen compared to this time last week.

30-year fixed refinance rates: 2.875%, up from 2.750% last week, +0.125
20-year fixed refinance rates: 2.750%, the same as last week
15-year fixed refinance rates: 2.250%, up from 2.000% last week, +0.250
10-year fixed refinance rates: 2.250%, up from 2.125% last week, +0.125

If you think refinancing is the right move, consider using Credible. You can use Credible's free online tool to easily compare multiple mortgage refinance lenders and see prequalified rates in as little as three minutes.

Rates last updated on June 22, 2021. 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
Home equity
Loan amount, loan term, and loan type
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.

Credible is also partnered with a home insurance broker. If you're looking for a better rate on home insurance and are considering switching providers, consider using an online broker. You can compare quotes from top-rated insurance carriers in your area — it's fast, easy and the whole process can be completed entirely online.

Mortgage rates by loan type

If you’re seeking lower monthly payments on an existing home, Credible can help you keep an eye on current mortgage rates and find the right loan for your financial goals.

Before you dive into mortgage refinancing, be sure to check out these loan rates, which you can compare by annual percentage rate (APR), as well as interest rate:

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As a Credible authority on mortgages and personal finance, Chris Jennings has covered topics that include mortgage loans, mortgage refinancing, and more. He’s been an editor and editorial assistant in the online personal finance space for four years. His work has been featured by MSN, AOL, Yahoo Finance, and more.