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Virginia Mortgage Refinance Rates

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Rates as of November 6, 2026 · Avg Virginia property tax: 0.90% · Avg annual home insurance: $2,921

Today’s 30-year fixed refinance rate in Virginia is 7.000% (7.339% APR), and a 15-year is 6.375% (6.970% APR). On a typical $273,000 Virginia loan, that’s about $1,816 a month in principal and interest over 30 years or $2,359 over 15. These figures use a typical Virginia home price of $390,500 (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 Virginia?

Monthly savings on a $273,000 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% $1,909 $1,816 $93 99 months
8.000% $2,003 $1,816 $187 49 months
8.500% $2,099 $1,816 $283 33 months

Principal and interest only, comparing 30-year payments on the same $273,000 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 $9,092 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 Virginia'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
Virginia Beach $481,275 $337,000 $2,242 $650 $2,892
Chesapeake $506,990 $355,000 $2,362 $607 $2,969
Richmond $365,000 $256,000 $1,703 $463 $2,166
Norfolk $345,000 $242,000 $1,610 $564 $2,174
Newport News $319,000 $223,000 $1,484 $421 $1,905
Roanoke $326,000 $228,000 $1,517 $428 $1,945

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 Virginia

On a typical $273,000 Virginia loan, a 15-year refinance costs about $543 more a month than a 30-year, but saves about $229,167 in interest over the life of the loan.

Loan term Rate (APR) Principal & interest Total interest
30-year fixed7.000% (7.339% APR)$1,816$380,859
15-year fixed6.375% (6.970% APR)$2,359$151,693

Conforming refinance rates for Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia counties have higher limits, up to $1,249,125.

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.

Virginia refinance programs

Virginia Housing offers an FHA Streamline Refinance and a VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance (IRRRL) for homeowners who already have a Virginia Housing FHA or VA loan. Both are fixed-rate refinances that don’t require an appraisal, household income limits apply, and cash-out isn’t allowed beyond minor closing adjustments. See Virginia Housing refinance details.

Virginia refinance FAQs

What are refinance rates in Virginia today?

As of November 6, 2026, Lower’s 30-year fixed refinance rate in Virginia 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 Virginia?

When the monthly savings pay back your closing costs before you sell or refinance again. On a typical $273,000 Virginia loan, going from 8.000% to today’s 7.000% (7.339% APR) saves about $187 a month, and the points and lender fees in today’s quote (about $9,092) take about 49 months to recover. Compare the new term too: restarting at 30 years can add interest even when the payment drops.

Does Virginia Housing offer a refinance program?

Yes. Homeowners with a current Virginia Housing FHA or VA loan can use its FHA Streamline Refinance or VA IRRRL, which are fixed-rate refinances with no appraisal required. Household income limits apply, and cash-out isn’t allowed.

Do Virginia Beach, Chesapeake or Richmond have higher conforming loan limits?

No. They use Virginia’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 Virginia?

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

Related Virginia 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 Virginia

Susan Lawrence

Susan Lawrence

Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 1933685

Silvia Untiveros

Silvia Untiveros

Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 2744972

Joe Harris

Joe Harris

VP of Lending

NMLS ID# 326764

Carlos Montero

Carlos Montero

Branch Manager, SVP

NMLS ID# 384397

Danny Currie

Danny Currie

Branch Manager, VP

NMLS ID# 211780

Sam Yow

Sam Yow

Branch Manager, VP

NMLS ID# 209603

Oscar Valenzuela

Oscar Valenzuela

Executive VP/ Branch Manager

NMLS ID# 698706

Lorena Dominguez Noriega

Lorena Dominguez Noriega

Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 2160104

Francoise Gonzales

Francoise Gonzales

Sr. Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 314050

Bany Leon

Bany Leon

Mortgage Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 231312

Yamil Palacios

Yamil Palacios

Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 1432876

John Lam

John Lam

Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 195286

Lou Atkins

Lou Atkins

Loan Originator

NMLS ID# 1964060

Miguel Parada

Miguel Parada

Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 1131751

Louis Noboa

Louis Noboa

Sales Manager, AVP

NMLS ID# 473685

Jake Adler

Jake Adler

VP of Lending

NMLS ID# 2214236

Richard Johnson

Richard Johnson

Regional Manager, VP

NMLS ID# 455506

Yih-Shyan Li

Yih-Shyan Li

Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 2652488

Jose Gonzalez

Jose Gonzalez

Sr. Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 215304

Jesse Whitacre

Jesse Whitacre

Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 2409950

Hannah Whitacre

Hannah Whitacre

Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 2813801

Suliman Bahrami

Suliman Bahrami

Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 1941907

Tyler Nuckoles

Tyler Nuckoles

Mortgage Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 2823978

Mike Crowder

Mike Crowder

Sr. Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 2296914

William Earnest

William Earnest

Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 2769700

Danny Horrell

Danny Horrell

Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 160526

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