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NJ Mortgage Rate Insights

  • The 30-Year Conventional Mortgage rate is 6.250%.
  • The 30-Year Conventional Refinance rate is 6.375%.
  • Rates are current as of July 29, 2026.

Current New Jersey Mortgage and Refinance Rates

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Mortgage Rates Trend in New Jersey

Historical rates shown for context only. See full disclosures below and current rates in the table above. View Legal Disclosures

What Affects Mortgage Interest Rates in New Jersey

New Jersey mortgage interest rates reflect national lending markets rather than rates set by state borders. Your credit profile, loan structure, property details and other application factors can affect the pricing offered to you.

A mortgage quote in Newark can differ from one in a rural part of New Jersey when the borrower, property or loan details change.

When comparing lenders, look at both the interest rate and the annual percentage rate, or APR. The interest rate is the percentage charged for borrowing the principal. APR is a broader annualized measure that includes the interest rate plus certain loan costs.

New Jersey homeowners weighing a refinance can compare New Jersey refinance rates with the rate, term and costs of their existing mortgage.

Types of Mortgages Available in New Jersey

New Jerseyans can use several mortgage structures, while the property's county determines how much a conventional one-unit mortgage can reach before moving into the jumbo category.

  • A conventional fixed-rate mortgage keeps the same interest rate for the full loan term.

  • FHA loans in New Jersey follow separate borrower and property requirements. FHA loan limits are set separately from conforming limits and are published county by county.

  • Eligible borrowers can compare New Jersey VA loan rates. VA financing follows its own borrower and property requirements.

  • USDA loans combine borrower qualification with property eligibility and may apply when you are buying in an eligible rural area.

  • An adjustable-rate mortgage can change after its initial rate period according to the loan terms.

  • A jumbo loan finances an amount above the conforming limit that applies to the property's county. New Jersey's two-tier structure is covered below.

Buyers entering the market for the first time can compare first-time homebuyer loan options in New Jersey.

Mortgage insurance treatment varies by loan program, so include mortgage insurance requirements by loan type when estimating the full payment.

2026 Conforming and Jumbo Loan Limits in New Jersey

New Jersey's 2026 one-unit conforming limit is $832,750 in nine of its 21 counties and $1,209,750 in 12 higher-cost counties. The jumbo threshold therefore depends on the county where the property is located.

The 12 higher-cost counties share the same $1,209,750 limit, which is $377,000 above the baseline used in the other nine counties.

County 2026 one-unit conforming limit
Bergen County $1,209,750
Essex County $1,209,750
Hudson County $1,209,750
Hunterdon County $1,209,750
Middlesex County $1,209,750
Monmouth County $1,209,750
Morris County $1,209,750
Ocean County $1,209,750
Passaic County $1,209,750
Somerset County $1,209,750
Sussex County $1,209,750
Union County $1,209,750

The Federal Housing Finance Agency, or FHFA, sets conforming loan limits annually. A one-unit mortgage above the applicable county limit falls into the jumbo category, so a loan above $832,750 can be jumbo in one New Jersey county while remaining conforming in one of the 12 higher-cost counties.

Buyers financing above the applicable threshold can compare New Jersey jumbo loan rates.

These are 2026 limits for one-unit properties. Limits for two-, three- and four-unit properties are higher. The FHFA publishes annual conforming loan limit values by county and property size.

FHA financing uses a separate county-level limit system. The VA does not impose a loan limit for eligible borrowers with full entitlement. Lenders may still apply their own underwriting and loan-size requirements.

New Jersey Mortgage Payment Examples By Rate

New Jersey's payment examples extend to a $1,200,000 mortgage. That amount is above the $832,750 baseline and below the $1,209,750 limit that applies in the state's 12 higher-cost counties. Use the New Jersey mortgage payment calculator to test a different loan amount or other mortgage details.

Loan Amount 5.50% 5.75% 6.00% 6.25% 6.50%
$1,200,000 $6,813 $7,003 $7,195 $7,389 $7,585
$1,100,000 $6,246 $6,419 $6,595 $6,773 $6,953
$1,000,000 $5,678 $5,836 $5,996 $6,157 $6,321
$900,000 $5,110 $5,252 $5,396 $5,541 $5,689
$800,000 $4,542 $4,669 $4,796 $4,926 $5,057
$700,000 $3,975 $4,085 $4,197 $4,310 $4,424
$600,000 $3,407 $3,501 $3,597 $3,694 $3,792
$500,000 $2,839 $2,918 $2,998 $3,079 $3,160
$400,000 $2,271 $2,334 $2,398 $2,463 $2,528
$300,000 $1,703 $1,751 $1,799 $1,847 $1,896

The figures cover principal and interest only. Property taxes, homeowners insurance, mortgage insurance, association fees and other costs are not included.

New Jersey Mortgage FAQs

Are there homebuyer assistance programs in New Jersey?

The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency provides information about available homebuyer programs, eligibility and application requirements.

What is the conforming loan limit in New Jersey for 2026?

The 2026 one-unit conforming limit is $832,750 in nine New Jersey counties and $1,209,750 in the 12 higher-cost counties. The table above shows each higher-cost county.

How can I get a lower mortgage rate?

Your credit profile, debt load and down payment can affect the pricing offered to you. Compare mortgage offers using APR as well as the interest rate. Temporary rate buydowns and seller concessions can also affect the cost or payment structure of a transaction. Compare the complete terms of the offers you receive.

How will property taxes and insurance in New Jersey
affect my mortgage payment?

Property taxes and homeowners insurance are usually collected monthly when your mortgage uses an escrow account. The lender holds those amounts until the bills are due, so the full monthly payment exceeds principal and interest alone. Review escrow requirements by loan type and property taxes by state and county when estimating these costs.

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