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Today's Refinance Rates in Ohio

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Current Ohio Home Refinance Rates

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What Affects Mortgage Refinance Rates in Ohio

Ohio refinance rates reflect national lending conditions along with the details of your replacement mortgage. Your credit profile, loan-to-value, loan structure, property details and occupancy can affect the rate and terms available to you.

A refinance quote can differ from a purchase quote for the same borrower because the purpose and structure of the transaction are different. Compare the proposed new mortgage with the loan you already have, including its rate, term and costs.

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. APR can provide additional context when two refinance offers have different rates or upfront costs.

If you are buying rather than refinancing, compare Ohio mortgage rates.

Types of Refinances Available in Ohio

A rate-and-term refinance replaces your existing mortgage without taking cash out of the property. The replacement loan can change the rate, term or both.

A lower interest rate could reduce your monthly principal-and-interest payment, while changing the term can affect both the payment and how long you carry the mortgage. Compare those changes with the costs required to complete the refinance.

How long you expect to keep the new mortgage also affects the calculation. Use the refinance break-even calculator to compare the upfront costs with the expected monthly savings.

OHFA Refinance Program

The Ohio Housing Finance Agency Refinance Program provides a rate-and-term refinance option for qualifying homeowners who already have an OHFA mortgage. Cash-out refinances are not permitted through the program.

The program can be used with eligible conventional, FHA, VA and USDA mortgages. OHFA and underlying mortgage-program requirements apply to the replacement loan.

FHA and VA Refinance Options in Ohio

If your current mortgage is FHA-backed, an FHA streamline refinance uses limited borrower credit documentation and underwriting to refinance an existing FHA-insured mortgage. An FHA simple refinance also replaces an existing FHA mortgage but uses an appraisal and credit-qualifying underwriting. HUD's FHA streamline refinance guidance covers the streamline requirements.

If your current mortgage is VA-backed, a VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan, or IRRRL, may help lower your monthly mortgage payment or make payments more stable. The VA's IRRRL guidance requires the mortgage being refinanced to already be VA-backed.

Conforming Loan Limits for an Ohio Refinance

Ohio uses the national baseline conforming loan limit throughout the state. Under FHFA's 2026 conforming loan limits, the limit for a one-unit property is $832,750.

The same one-unit limit applies in the Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dayton and Toledo areas as well as elsewhere in Ohio. A one-unit refinance above $832,750 exceeds the 2026 conforming loan limit anywhere in the state.

A mortgage below that amount still has to meet applicable conventional mortgage requirements to qualify as conforming.

Ohio Refinance FAQs

When Does Refinancing Make Sense in Ohio?

Compare your existing mortgage with the proposed replacement loan, including the interest rate, monthly payment, new loan term and closing costs. The length of time you expect to keep the new mortgage affects whether any monthly savings have enough time to offset the upfront costs.

Does OHFA Offer a Refinance Program?

Yes. OHFA has a rate-and-term refinance program for qualifying homeowners who already have an OHFA mortgage. The program does not permit cash-out refinancing, and OHFA and mortgage-program requirements apply.

Do Columbus, Cleveland or Cincinnati Have Higher Conforming Loan Limits?

No. The Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati areas use the same $832,750 conforming loan limit for one-unit properties in 2026 as the rest of Ohio.

Can I Refinance a VA Loan in Ohio?

Yes. If your current mortgage is VA-backed, an IRRRL may be available to refinance it. The existing mortgage must be VA-backed, and VA and lender requirements apply to the new loan.

Loan Officers in Ohio

Brandon Hartley

Brandon Hartley

Senior Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 173898

Leah Severt

Leah Severt

Sr. Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 1516506

Marco Aledia

Marco Aledia

Sales Manager, AVP

NMLS ID# 937181

Reily Kiser

Reily Kiser

VP of Lending

NMLS ID# 1599098

Eric Gerber

Eric Gerber

Regional Vice President

NMLS ID# 962595

Nick Steinhauer

Nick Steinhauer

Branch Manager

NMLS ID# 1641365

Nate Ebling

Nate Ebling

Sr. Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 1377700

Josie George

Josie George

Sr. Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 2068572

Connor Murrell

Connor Murrell

Senior Executive Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 2516308

Austin Clarkson

Austin Clarkson

Branch Manager, VP

NMLS ID# 1249198

Tyler Marton

Tyler Marton

Sr. Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 1686334

Monica Hughes

Monica Hughes

AVP, Sales Support Supervisor

NMLS ID# 806719

Kreg King

Kreg King

Branch Manager

NMLS ID# 898718

Nick Hedke

Nick Hedke

Loan Officer Assistant

NMLS ID# 224785

Sheri Bowman

Sheri Bowman

Sr. Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 72595

Katie Lepley

Katie Lepley

VP of Sales

NMLS ID# 1618142

Jack Tomlinson

Jack Tomlinson

Senior Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 2727244

Todd Ireland

Todd Ireland

Sr. Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 827776

Graham Nadler

Graham Nadler

Sr. Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 1595661

All Loan Officers in Ohio

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