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Pennsylvania Mortgage Refinance Rates

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Rates as of November 6, 2026 · Avg Pennsylvania property tax: 1.48% · Avg annual home insurance: $1,927

Today’s 30-year fixed refinance rate in Pennsylvania is 7.000% (7.326% APR), and a 15-year is 6.375% (6.948% APR). On a typical $175,000 Pennsylvania loan, that’s about $1,164 a month in principal and interest over 30 years or $1,512 over 15. These figures use a typical Pennsylvania home price of $250,000 (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 Pennsylvania?

Monthly savings on a $175,000 balance if you refinance into today’s 30-year fixed rate of 7.000% (7.326% 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% $1,224 $1,164 $59 95 months
8.000% $1,284 $1,164 $120 47 months
8.500% $1,346 $1,164 $181 31 months

Principal and interest only, comparing 30-year payments on the same $175,000 balance. New payment at 7.000% (7.326% APR) with 2.000 discount points. Break-even divides the points and lender fees built into that APR (about $5,611 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 Pennsylvania'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% (7.326% APR), with local property taxes and homeowners insurance.

City Median price Loan (70%) Principal & interest Taxes & insurance Total monthly
Philadelphia $265,000 $186,000 $1,237 $419 $1,656
Pittsburgh $250,000 $175,000 $1,164 $490 $1,654
Allentown $324,900 $227,000 $1,510 $571 $2,081
Reading $250,000 $175,000 $1,164 $499 $1,663
Erie $199,900 $140,000 $931 $373 $1,304
Scranton $209,950 $147,000 $978 $418 $1,396

Principal and interest at 7.000% (7.326% APR) (30-year conforming refinance). Median prices from Movoto market trends, September 2026.

15-year vs. 30-year refinance in Pennsylvania

On a typical $175,000 Pennsylvania loan, a 15-year refinance costs about $348 more a month than a 30-year, but saves about $146,902 in interest over the life of the loan.

Loan term Rate (APR) Principal & interest Total interest
30-year fixed7.000% (7.326% APR)$1,164$244,141
15-year fixed6.375% (6.948% APR)$1,512$97,239

Conforming refinance rates for Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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. Some Pennsylvania counties have higher limits, up to $1,209,750.

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.

Pennsylvania refinance programs

The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) offers several refinance options through participating lenders, including an HFA Preferred conventional refinance, FHA Streamline and VA IRRRL refinances with no cash back, and the Keystone Flex program for conventional, FHA or VA loans. The home must be your primary residence and income limits apply, and Keystone Flex allows cash-out of up to $10,000. See PHFA refinance details.

Pennsylvania refinance FAQs

What are refinance rates in Pennsylvania today?

As of November 6, 2026, Lower’s 30-year fixed refinance rate in Pennsylvania is 7.000% (7.326% APR) and the 15-year is 6.375% (6.948% APR). FHA refinances start at 6.500% (7.399% APR) and VA refinances at 6.500% (6.842% APR). Your rate depends on your credit, equity, loan amount and points.

When does refinancing make sense in Pennsylvania?

When the monthly savings pay back your closing costs before you sell or refinance again. On a typical $175,000 Pennsylvania loan, going from 8.000% to today’s 7.000% (7.326% APR) saves about $120 a month, and the points and lender fees in today’s quote (about $5,611) take about 47 months to recover. Compare the new term too: restarting at 30 years can add interest even when the payment drops.

Does PHFA offer a refinance program?

Yes. PHFA offers an HFA Preferred conventional refinance, FHA Streamline and VA IRRRL refinances, and the Keystone Flex program for conventional, FHA or VA loans, all through participating lenders. The home must be your primary residence and income limits apply; streamline and IRRRL loans don’t allow cash back, while Keystone Flex allows cash-out of up to $10,000.

Do Philadelphia, Pittsburgh or Allentown have higher conforming loan limits?

No. They use Pennsylvania’s baseline $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 Pennsylvania?

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 Pennsylvania is 6.500% (6.842% APR) today. VA and lender requirements apply.

Related Pennsylvania 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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