Today's mortgage refinance rates: 15- and 10-year rates drop | June 23, 2021

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Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for June 23, 2021, which are down from yesterday. (iStock)

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

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

Rates last updated on June 23, 2021. These rates are based on the assumptions shown here. Actual rates may vary.

Today’s 15-year rates dropped back down to 2.125% today after jumping up to 2.250% yesterday — the highest it had been in 26 days. Now 15- and 10-year rates are mirroring each other — both sit at 2.125% today after weeks of fluctuation. These shorter terms could represent a particular bargain for homeowners looking to refinance. And rates for 30-year and 20-year terms continue to hover at historical lows: 20-year rates have been sitting well under 3% since April 1. 

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 the same as 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 2.125%. This is down from yesterday.

Current 10-year fixed refinance rates

The current rate for a 10-year fixed-rate refinance is 2.125%. This is down from 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 23, 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: 2.125%, up from 2.000% last week, +0.125
  • 10-year fixed refinance rates: 2.125%, the same as last week

Think it might be the right time to refinance? Be sure to shop around and compare rates with multiple mortgage lenders. You can do this easily with Credible and see your prequalified rates in only three minutes.

Rates last updated on June 23, 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

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 also has a partnership with a home insurance broker. You can compare free home insurance quotes through Credible's partner here. 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.