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North Dakota Mortgage Refinance Rates

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Rates as of November 6, 2026 · Avg North Dakota property tax: 1.08% · Avg annual home insurance: $2,949

Today’s 30-year fixed refinance rate in North Dakota is 7.000% (7.339% APR), and a 15-year is 6.375% (6.970% APR). On a typical $265,000 North Dakota loan, that’s about $1,763 a month in principal and interest over 30 years or $2,290 over 15. These figures use a typical North Dakota home price of $378,300 (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 North Dakota?

Monthly savings on a $265,000 balance if you refinance into today’s 30-year fixed rate of 7.000% (7.339% 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% $1,853 $1,763 $90 99 months
8.000% $1,944 $1,763 $181 49 months
8.500% $2,038 $1,763 $275 33 months

Principal and interest only, comparing 30-year payments on the same $265,000 balance. New payment at 7.000% (7.339% APR) with 2.125 discount points. Break-even divides the points and lender fees built into that APR (about $8,826 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 North Dakota'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% (7.339% APR), with local property taxes and homeowners insurance.

City Median price Loan (70%) Principal & interest Taxes & insurance Total monthly
Fargo $375,000 $263,000 $1,750 $600 $2,349
Bismarck $485,900 $340,000 $2,262 $650 $2,912
Minot $274,000 $192,000 $1,277 $509 $1,786

Principal and interest at 7.000% (7.339% APR) (30-year conforming refinance). Median prices from Movoto market trends, September 2026.

15-year vs. 30-year refinance in North Dakota

On a typical $265,000 North Dakota loan, a 15-year refinance costs about $527 more a month than a 30-year, but saves about $222,451 in interest over the life of the loan.

Loan term Rate (APR) Principal & interest Total interest
30-year fixed7.000% (7.339% APR)$1,763$369,699
15-year fixed6.375% (6.970% APR)$2,290$147,247

Conforming refinance rates for North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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.

North Dakota refinance programs

The North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) allows refinances through its North Dakota Roots program, which has no income or purchase price limits, though Start down payment help can’t be used on a refinance. Lower-to-moderate-income homeowners can also use the Major Home Improvement program to refinance and rehabilitate their current single-family home, subject to income limits. See NDHFA refinance details.

North Dakota refinance FAQs

What are refinance rates in North Dakota today?

As of November 6, 2026, Lower’s 30-year fixed refinance rate in North Dakota is 7.000% (7.339% APR) and the 15-year is 6.375% (6.970% APR). FHA refinances start at 6.490% (7.403% APR) and VA refinances at 6.500% (6.856% APR). Your rate depends on your credit, equity, loan amount and points.

When does refinancing make sense in North Dakota?

When the monthly savings pay back your closing costs before you sell or refinance again. On a typical $265,000 North Dakota loan, going from 8.000% to today’s 7.000% (7.339% APR) saves about $181 a month, and the points and lender fees in today’s quote (about $8,826) take about 49 months to recover. Compare the new term too: restarting at 30 years can add interest even when the payment drops.

Does the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency offer a refinance program?

Yes. NDHFA’s North Dakota Roots program allows refinances with no income or purchase price limits, though Start down payment assistance isn’t available for refinances. Its Major Home Improvement program also lets low-to-moderate-income homeowners refinance and rehabilitate their current single-family home.

Do Fargo, Bismarck or Minot have higher conforming loan limits?

No. Every North Dakota 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 North Dakota?

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 North Dakota is 6.500% (6.856% APR) today. VA and lender requirements apply.

Related North Dakota 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.

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