The average mortgage rate in North Carolina is currently 7.15% for a 30-year fixed loan term and 6.52% for a 15-year fixed loan term.
These are the interest rates offered to North Carolina residents looking to buy or refinance a home as of 02/08/2024.
Mortgage interest rates increased this week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Mortgage application activity decreased in turn, showing that today’s buyers remain sensitive to minor fluctuations in rates.
Looking forward, mortgage interest rates are still forecasted to decline somewhat throughout 2024, as the Federal Reserve projects rate cuts will begin sometime later this year. Here are the current mortgage rates, as of June 5:
- 30-year fixed: 7.07% with 0.65 points (previous week: 7.05% with 0.63 points).
- 15-year fixed: 6.75% with 0.63 points (previous week: 6.66% with 0.69 points).
- 5/1 ARM: 6.37% with 0.63 points (previous week: 6.64% with 0.77 points).
- 3-year jumbo loans: 7.21% with 0.41 points (previous week: 7.22% with 0.43 points).
- 30-year FHA loans: 6.87% with 0.96 points (previous week: 6.85% with 0.95 points).
North Carolina homebuyers can get mortgage interest rate reductions and help with down payments and closing costs from these programs.
- Available to: Eligible North Carolina homebuyers with credit scores of 640 or higher.
- Income limits: Borrowers must have an income not exceeding $89,500.
- First-time homebuyers only?: No.
- Loan options: Up to 100% financing on FHA, USDA and VA loans; 3% down payment assistance on conventional loans.
- Down payment and closing cost assistance: All eligible homebuyers may qualify for down payment assistance up to 5% of the loan amount.
- Available to: Eligible first-time homebuyers, military veterans or those purchasing a home in a targeted census tract.
- Income limits: Vary by county.
- First-time homebuyers only?: No.
- Loan options: 30-year fixed-rate mortgages.
- Benefit: Up to $8,000 in down payment assistance. Borrowers get a 0% deferred second mortgage, which is forgiven 20% per year at the end of years 11 through 15, with complete forgiveness at the end of year 15.
- Available to: First-time buyers and military veterans who are eligible for a Mortgage Credit Certificate.
- Income limits: Vary by county.
- First-time homebuyers only?: No.
- Loan options: 30-year fixed-rate mortgages.
- Benefit: A tax credit up to 50% of the annual interest paid, saving buyers up to $2,000 per year. Note: MCCs cannot be combined with the NC 1st Home Advantage Down Payment.
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