The average mortgage rate in Texas is currently 7.11% for a 30-year fixed loan term and 6.49% for a 15-year fixed loan term.
These are the interest rates offered to Texas 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).
Texas homebuyers can get mortgage interest tax credits and help with down payments and closing costs from these programs.
- Available to: Teachers, police officers, firefighters, emergency medical service workers, corrections officers, veterans and others.
- Income limits: Vary by county.
- First-time homebuyers only?: No.
- Loan options: 30-year fixed-rate mortgages.
- Down payment and closing cost assistance: Grants of up to 5% of the loan amount.
- Available to: Texas homebuyers with low and moderate incomes.
- Income limits: Vary by county.
- First-time homebuyers only?: No.
- Loan options: 30-year fixed-rate mortgages.
- Down payment and closing cost assistance: Grants of up to 5% of the loan amount.
- Available to: First-time homebuyers who qualify for either Homes for Texas Heroes or Home Sweet Texas Home loan programs.
- Income limits: Vary by county.
- First-time homebuyers only?: Yes.
- Benefit: Mortgage interest tax credit reduces your federal income taxes each year.
- Available to: First-time homebuyers and veterans.
- Income limits: Vary by county.
- First-time homebuyers only?: Yes, or buyers who haven’t owned a home in the last three years.
- Loan options: 30-year fixed-rate mortgages.
- Down payment and closing cost assistance: Up to 5% of the loan amount.
- Available to: Texas homebuyers.
- Income limits: Vary by county.
- First-time homebuyers only?: No.
- Loan options: 30-year fixed-rate mortgages.
- Down payment and closing cost assistance: Up to 5% of the loan amount.
U.S. News selects the Best Loan Companies by evaluating affordability, borrower eligibility criteria and customer service. Those with the highest overall scores are considered the best lenders.
To calculate each score, we use data about the lender and its loan offerings, giving greater weight to factors that matter most to borrowers. For mortgage lenders, we take into account each company’s customer service ratings, interest rates, loan product availability, minimum down payment, minimum FICO score and online features.
The weight each scoring factor receives is based on a nationwide survey on what borrowers look for in a lender.
To receive a rating, lenders must offer qualifying loans nationwide and have a good reputation within the industry. Read more about our methodology.
To recap, here are the picks: