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Today's Refinance Rates in Arizona

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Current Arizona Home Refinance Rates

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What Affects Refinance Rates in Arizona

Arizona refinance pricing follows the national lending market rather than a rate set within the state. Your credit profile, loan-to-value, loan structure, property details and occupancy can then affect the terms offered on the replacement mortgage.

A refinance rate can differ from a purchase rate for the same borrower because the transaction and loan details are different. For a homeowner in Phoenix or elsewhere in Arizona, the useful comparison is between the mortgage already in place and the proposed new loan.

The interest rate is the percentage charged for borrowing the principal. The annual percentage rate, or APR, is a broader annualized measure that includes the interest rate plus certain loan costs. Comparing only the old and new interest rates leaves out part of the transaction cost, while APR can help show how qualifying costs affect the proposed refinance.

If you are buying instead, compare Arizona mortgage rates.

Types of Refinances Available in Arizona

Arizonans comparing refinance rates can start with a rate-and-term refinance, which replaces the existing mortgage without taking cash out of the property. The new loan can change the rate, term or both.

The new monthly payment is only one part of the comparison. A different rate or repayment term can change the payment, while closing costs determine how much you spend to replace the loan. How long you expect to keep the new mortgage also affects when refinancing makes sense.

Review how much a refinance costs alongside a detailed refinance closing cost breakdown when comparing the proposed loan with your current mortgage.

Your credit profile may also have changed since you obtained the original loan. If it has weakened, refinancing with bad credit can affect the terms available on the replacement mortgage.

Some homeowners refinance because private mortgage insurance is part of the current payment. Whether a replacement mortgage changes that cost depends on the financing involved, so check the requirements for refinancing to remove PMI.

FHA and VA Refinance Options in Arizona

Arizona homeowners whose current mortgage is FHA- or VA-backed may have refinance options tied to the existing loan program. The FHA options differ mainly in how the new loan is reviewed, while the VA offers a rate-reduction refinance for an existing VA-backed mortgage.

For an existing FHA mortgage:

  • An FHA streamline refinance is for borrowers who already have an FHA loan and want a lower rate or different term with reduced documentation.

  • An FHA simple refinance also replaces an existing FHA mortgage, but it involves a new appraisal and full credit review. The streamline reduces documentation while the simple refinance does not.

Program rules determine timing and other qualification details. The linked guidance covers how soon you can refinance an FHA loan and what changes when refinancing an FHA loan to a conventional loan.

For an existing VA-backed mortgage:

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.

Arizona uses one $832,750 one-unit conforming limit statewide for 2026. A replacement mortgage above $832,750 falls into the jumbo category anywhere in Arizona. The purchase page provides the full Arizona conforming and jumbo loan limit treatment.

Arizona Refinance Payment Examples By Rate

Arizona's refinance examples use new loan balances up to $800,000, which remains below the statewide $832,750 one-unit conforming limit for 2026. The table shows the supplied principal-and-interest payments for 30-year fixed replacement mortgages. Use the refinance break-even calculator to compare the cost of refinancing with the monthly savings from a proposed loan.

Loan Amount 5.50% 5.75% 6.00% 6.25% 6.50%
$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 closing costs are not included.

Refinance rate pages are also available for the following states:

Arizona Mortgage FAQs

When does refinancing make sense in Arizona?

Compare the difference between your current rate and the proposed rate with the cost of replacing the mortgage and how long you expect to keep the new loan. Monthly savings are more useful when they have enough time to offset the transaction costs. Review when refinancing makes sense for the broader decision factors. A refinance break-even calculator can help compare upfront costs with expected monthly savings.

What is the difference between an FHA streamline
and an FHA simple refinance?

Both are for borrowers who already have an FHA loan. An FHA streamline refinance reduces documentation, while an FHA simple refinance involves a new appraisal and full credit review.

Can I refinance a VA loan in Arizona?

Yes, an IRRRL is a refinance option when the current mortgage is VA-backed. Review how an IRRRL works for the program details. Eligibility and lender requirements apply.

Where can I find information about
Arizona housing assistance programs?

The Arizona Department of Housing is the state source for information about the programs it offers, who qualifies and how to apply. State housing agency programs are generally aimed at buyers rather than refinancing homeowners.

Loan Officers in Arizona

Amber Tanner

Amber Tanner

Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 745353

Anthony Converti

Anthony Converti

VP of Lending

NMLS ID# 1467247

Geordan Key

Geordan Key

Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 2735015

Tanner Kneipp

Tanner Kneipp

Sr. Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 1586584

All Loan Officers in Arizona

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