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Minnesota Mortgage Refinance Rates

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Rates as of November 6, 2026 · Avg Minnesota property tax: 1.11% · Avg annual home insurance: $2,998

Today’s 30-year fixed refinance rate in Minnesota is 7.000% (7.337% APR), and a 15-year is 6.375% (6.966% APR). On a typical $241,000 Minnesota loan, that’s about $1,603 a month in principal and interest over 30 years or $2,083 over 15. These figures use a typical Minnesota home price of $344,800 (the average of the median prices in its largest cities) and a loan at 70% of that value. Your numbers depend on your balance, your home’s value and your credit.

How much could you save by refinancing in Minnesota?

Monthly savings on a $241,000 balance if you refinance into today’s 30-year fixed rate of 7.000% (7.337% APR), by the rate you have now. If your current rate is at or below about 7.000%, a rate-and-term refinance at today’s rate won’t lower your payment; a cash-out refinance or HELOC may fit better if you need cash.

Your current rate Payment now New payment Monthly savings Break-even
7.500% $1,685 $1,603 $82 98 months
8.000% $1,768 $1,603 $165 49 months
8.500% $1,853 $1,603 $250 32 months

Principal and interest only, comparing 30-year payments on the same $241,000 balance. New payment at 7.000% (7.337% APR) with 2.125 discount points. Break-even divides the points and lender fees built into that APR (about $7,980 on this loan) by the monthly savings; title, appraisal and other third-party closing costs add to that (try our refinance break-even calculator with your own numbers). Restarting a 30-year term can mean more total interest even when the payment drops.

Refinance payments in Minnesota's largest cities

Estimated monthly cost after refinancing a loan at 70% of each city’s median home price into today’s 30-year fixed rate of 7.000% (7.337% APR), with local property taxes and homeowners insurance.

City Median price Loan (70%) Principal & interest Taxes & insurance Total monthly
Minneapolis $315,000 $221,000 $1,470 $571 $2,041
Saint Paul $289,000 $202,000 $1,344 $562 $1,906
Rochester $411,945 $288,000 $1,916 $600 $2,516
Bloomington $379,000 $265,000 $1,763 $626 $2,389
Duluth $345,000 $242,000 $1,610 $542 $2,152
Mankato $329,000 $230,000 $1,530 $513 $2,043

Principal and interest at 7.000% (7.337% APR) (30-year conforming refinance). Median prices from Movoto market trends, September 2026.

15-year vs. 30-year refinance in Minnesota

On a typical $241,000 Minnesota loan, a 15-year refinance costs about $479 more a month than a 30-year, but saves about $202,305 in interest over the life of the loan.

Loan term Rate (APR) Principal & interest Total interest
30-year fixed7.000% (7.337% APR)$1,603$336,216
15-year fixed6.375% (6.966% APR)$2,083$133,912

Conforming refinance rates for Minnesota as of November 6, 2026. Total interest assumes you keep the loan for the full term and make every scheduled payment. Taxes and insurance are the same for either term.

Refinance options in Minnesota by loan type

The examples above assume you’re refinancing into a conventional loan. If you have an FHA or VA loan, owe more than the conforming limit, or want to take cash out, one of these options may fit better.

If you have an FHA loan

FHA streamline refinance

Refinance an existing FHA loan with limited credit documentation and often no appraisal. FHA mortgage insurance still applies.

If you have a VA loan

VA IRRRL

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan lowers your rate with less paperwork than a standard refinance, with no monthly mortgage insurance.

If you owe more than $832,750

Jumbo refinance

A balance above the county’s 2026 conforming loan limit refinances into a jumbo loan.

If you need cash

Cash-out refinance or HELOC

A cash-out refinance replaces your loan with a larger one and pays you the difference. A HELOC lets you borrow against your equity and keep your current rate.

Minnesota refinance programs

Minnesota Housing’s Step Up program can be used to refinance your current mortgage, and you don’t need to be an existing Minnesota Housing borrower to qualify. Income and loan amount limits, a minimum credit score and owner occupancy apply, and an optional Monthly Payment Loan can help cover closing costs. See Minnesota Housing refinance details.

Minnesota refinance FAQs

What are refinance rates in Minnesota today?

As of November 6, 2026, Lower’s 30-year fixed refinance rate in Minnesota is 7.000% (7.337% APR) and the 15-year is 6.375% (6.966% APR). FHA refinances start at 6.490% (7.400% APR) and VA refinances at 6.500% (6.853% APR). Your rate depends on your credit, equity, loan amount and points.

When does refinancing make sense in Minnesota?

When the monthly savings pay back your closing costs before you sell or refinance again. On a typical $241,000 Minnesota loan, going from 8.000% to today’s 7.000% (7.337% APR) saves about $165 a month, and the points and lender fees in today’s quote (about $7,980) take about 49 months to recover. Compare the new term too: restarting at 30 years can add interest even when the payment drops.

Does Minnesota Housing offer a refinance program?

Yes. Minnesota Housing’s Step Up program can refinance your current mortgage, even if it isn’t a Minnesota Housing loan. Income and loan limits, a minimum credit score and owner occupancy apply, and you apply through a participating lender.

Do Minneapolis, Saint Paul or Rochester have higher conforming loan limits?

No. Every Minnesota county uses the same $832,750 limit for a one-unit home in 2026. A refinance above the limit is a jumbo loan, priced today at 6.875% (7.131% APR) for 30 years.

Can I refinance a VA loan in Minnesota?

Yes. If your current mortgage is VA-backed, a VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) can lower your rate with less paperwork than a standard refinance. Lower’s 30-year VA refinance rate in Minnesota is 6.500% (6.853% APR) today. VA and lender requirements apply.

Related Minnesota mortgage pages

Movoto market trends data, September 2026, for each city. Cities are the state's largest by Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024) among cities with Movoto data; where a city has too few sales, the next-busiest markets by homes sold fill in. Conforming loan limits: FHFA, 2026. Property tax estimates use county effective rates from the American Community Survey; homeowners insurance estimates are average annual premiums from The Zebra; your quote will vary. Rates as of November 6, 2026. Examples only; not an offer of credit. Your rate and payment depend on your credit, down payment, loan type and other factors.

Loan Officers in Minnesota

Paul Reschke

Paul Reschke

Loan Officer - Reverse Mortgage Specialist

NMLS ID# 1703788

Vickie Tuskan

Vickie Tuskan

VP of Lending

NMLS ID# 411408

Jeff Scherber

Jeff Scherber

Sr. Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 369524

Blair Mathewson

Blair Mathewson

Regional Manager

NMLS ID# 331880

Darren Lutgen

Darren Lutgen

Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 369510

Troy Mlenar

Troy Mlenar

Regional Manager

NMLS ID# 332291

All Loan Officers in Minnesota

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