Updated
Updated · Fortune · Apr 30
Zillow puts 30-year fixed refinance rate at 6.44%
Updated
Updated · Fortune · Apr 30

Zillow puts 30-year fixed refinance rate at 6.44%

8 articles · Updated · Fortune · Apr 30
  • Fortune said it reviewed Zillow data available as of April 29, while other refinance terms and loan types were also listed for homeowners considering a refi.
  • The report said refinancing can lower borrowing costs, tap home equity or change loan terms, but typically brings closing costs of 2% to 6% and requires lender approval.
  • Mortgage rates remain well above pandemic-era lows, contributing to a lock-in effect for many owners, after easing in late 2025 before rising again in March 2026.
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