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TX Mortgage Rate Insights

  • The 30-Year Conventional Mortgage rate is 5.750%.
  • The 30-Year Conventional Refinance rate is 5.990%.
  • Our rates are current as of July 2026.

Current Texas Mortgage and Refinance Rates

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Mortgage Rates Trend in Texas

Historical rates shown for context only. See full disclosures below and current rates in the table above. View Legal Disclosures

What Affects Mortgage Rates in Texas

The rates on this page are a starting point, but your mortgage interest rate in Texas will reflect both market conditions and your personal situation. It's also worth noting that the interest rate and APR aren't the same. The interest rate affects your monthly principal and interest payment, while the APR includes certain fees. 

Other factors also affect your rate:

  • Federal Reserve policy and inflation: The Fed doesn't directly set mortgage rates, but its policies and guidance have an effect on your rate. Rates generally rise when inflation is high, or the Fed says it plans to keep borrowing costs tight. When inflation slows, the Fed is generally less aggressive, and rates can fall. 

  • The broader economy: The housing market, unemployment, wage growth, and other economic factors also play a role in shaping mortgage rates by influencing investor expectations and lender pricing.

  • Your situation: Your personal financial situation and credit history also have a major impact on your rate. Your credit score, debt-to-income ratio, down payment size, occupancy, loan type, and other details about your loan process all play a role in shaping your rate. 

You can connect with an experienced loan officer to get a personalized mortgage rate based on your circumstances.

Types of Mortgages Available in Texas

Whether you’re buying a home in a major metro like Dallas–Fort Worth or in a rural Texas community, you'll have access to a wide range of loan options to fit your needs. 

Some common mortgage options in Texas include:

  • Conventional Fixed-Rate Mortgages: These have the same interest rate for the entire loan term, commonly 15 or 30 years. That means your principal and interest payments will be predictable. Conventional mortgages are generally underwritten to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac standards based on credit score and debt-to-income ratios. That often means a down payment of at least 5%, although it can be as low as 3% for qualifying borrowers, including many first-time homebuyers. Private mortgage insurance (PMI) is typically required if your down payment is less than 20%, but it can generally be canceled once you pay down your loan and gain enough equity. 

  • Adjustable-Rate Mortgages (ARMs): Adjustable-rate mortgages feature a fixed interest rate for an initial period, followed by periodic adjustments based on a benchmark index and lender-set margin. A 7/1 ARM, for instance, features a fixed rate for seven years, followed by annual adjustments. That means your payments can change after the introductory period, although ARMs generally have rate caps that limit how much they can change. Like fixed-rate conventional loans, PMI might be required if your down payment is less than 20% and can be canceled once you reach sufficient equity. 

  • FHA Loans: FHA loans generally have more flexible down payment and credit score requirements than conventional loans, but a mortgage insurance premium (MIP) is required regardless of your down payment size. MIP includes both an upfront premium and ongoing monthly payments. If your down payment is less than 10%, MIP typically lasts for the life of the loan unless you refinance into a conventional mortgage. If you make a down payment of 10% or more, MIP generally lasts 11 years. 

  • VA Loans: These loans generally don't require down payments or private mortgage insurance, but are only available to eligible veterans, active-duty service members, and surviving spouses. These loans generally require a VA funding fee, which can be financed, although qualifying veterans can have the fee waived. 

  • Jumbo Loans: These are mortgages that are higher than conforming loan limits. Most Texas counties use a baseline conforming loan limit set by the FHFA. Jumbo loans typically require stricter underwriting, and rates may be higher or lower than conforming loans depending on market conditions and borrower qualifications.

Refinancing a Mortgage in Texas

Refinancing can help you lower your rate or pay off your loan faster. One common type of refinance is a rate-and-term refinance, which replaces an existing mortgage with a new loan. That can help you take advantage of lower interest rates, or change your loan terms to pay off your mortgage faster.

Cash-out refinances, which replace your loan with a new, larger mortgage and let you take your equity as cash, are another common type of refinance. 

Texas places strict requirements on cash-out refinances under Article XVI, Section 50(a)(6) of the state constitution. Because of Texas' cash-out refinance requirements, you'll sometimes hear Texas cash-out refinances referred to as "Texas A6 refinances." 

Here's a quick rundown of Texas' requirements for cash-out refinances:

  • Cash-out refinances in Texas are capped at 80% loan to value, meaning you'll need to keep at least 20% of your home's equity.
  • Only one A6 loan can be in place on a property at any given time. Other loans, including home equity loans, need to be paid off at closing. 
  • Texas also imposes waiting periods on cash-out refinances. You'll need to wait 12 months between cash-out refinances. Many lenders also require you to own a home for at least 6 months before your first cash-out refinance. 
  • Closings are required at a designated physical location, and that often means an in-person closing is required.
  • There are limits on property size: Urban homesteads can't be more than 10 acres, and agricultural homesteads can't be more than 100 acres for a single adult or 200 acres for a family.
  • Lender fees are capped at 2% of the loan amount, although certain third-party fees are treated separately. 

Texas Mortgage Payment Examples By Rate

Your interest rate affects your monthly mortgage payment. The examples below show estimated 30-year fixed principal-and-interest payments across common loan amounts in Texas at several sample rates. They are illustrative, and they should be compared with the current rate table above. A mortgage payment calculator can adjust the loan amount, interest rate and term for a specific scenario. These sample interest rates are not annual percentage rates (APR) and do not include lender fees, discount points or other finance charges that may affect the total cost of the loan.

What Would A Texas Mortgage Payment Be With A 5.50% Rate?

At a 5.50% interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage, a Texas borrower would pay about $2,271 per month in principal and interest on a $400,000 loan. Here is how the monthly payment changes by loan amount:

Loan Amount Est. Monthly Payment (P&I) at 5.50%
$300,000 $1,703
$350,000 $1,987
$400,000 $2,271
$450,000 $2,555
$500,000 $2,839
$550,000 $3,123
$600,000 $3,407

What Would A Texas Mortgage Payment Be With A 5.75% Rate?

At a 5.75% interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage, a Texas borrower would pay about $2,334 per month in principal and interest on a $400,000 loan. Here is how the monthly payment changes by loan amount:

Loan Amount Est. Monthly Payment (P&I) at 5.75%
$300,000 $1,751
$350,000 $2,043
$400,000 $2,334
$450,000 $2,626
$500,000 $2,918
$550,000 $3,210
$600,000 $3,501

What Would A Texas Mortgage Payment Be With A 6.00% Rate?

At a 6.00% interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage, a Texas borrower would pay about $2,398 per month in principal and interest on a $400,000 loan. Here is how the monthly payment changes by loan amount:

Loan Amount Est. Monthly Payment (P&I) at 6.00%
$300,000 $1,799
$350,000 $2,098
$400,000 $2,398
$450,000 $2,698
$500,000 $2,998
$550,000 $3,298
$600,000 $3,597

What Would A Texas Mortgage Payment Be With A 6.25% Rate?

At a 6.25% interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage, a Texas borrower would pay about $2,463 per month in principal and interest on a $400,000 loan. Here is how the monthly payment changes by loan amount:

Loan Amount Est. Monthly Payment (P&I) at 6.25%
$300,000 $1,847
$350,000 $2,155
$400,000 $2,463
$450,000 $2,771
$500,000 $3,079
$550,000 $3,386
$600,000 $3,694

What Would A Texas Mortgage Payment Be With A 6.50% Rate?

At a 6.50% interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage, a Texas borrower would pay about $2,528 per month in principal and interest on a $400,000 loan. Here is how the monthly payment changes by loan amount:

Loan Amount Est. Monthly Payment (P&I) at 6.50%
$300,000 $1,896
$350,000 $2,212
$400,000 $2,528
$450,000 $2,844
$500,000 $3,160
$550,000 $3,476
$600,000 $3,792

Payment Disclosure: These figures are illustrative principal-and-interest estimates for a 30-year fixed loan at the sample rate shown. They are not an offer of credit or a rate quote, and they exclude taxes, homeowners insurance, HOA dues, private mortgage insurance, FHA mortgage insurance premiums and VA funding fees, where applicable. Your actual rate and payment depend on your credit profile, loan-to-value ratio, loan type and market conditions. Compare these estimates with the current posted rates in the table above.

Texas Mortgage FAQs

Are there homebuyer assistance programs in Texas?

The Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC) offers assistance for both qualifying first-time and repeat homebuyers.

That includes the Home Sweet Texas program, which features down payment assistance in the form of grants or deferred forgivable loans.

Individual cities in Texas also have their own programs, like the Dallas Homebuyer Assistance Program (DHAP), which features down payment assistance to qualifying homebuyers.

Does credit score affect mortgage rates?

Your credit score has a major impact on your mortgage rates, with higher credit scores generally meaning lower interest rates.

Your credit score isn't the only thing that affects your mortgage rate, however. Your down payment, debt-to-income ratio, loan term, and other factors will also affect your rate.

Larger factors, like inflation and the broader economy, also have a major impact on your mortgage rate.

How can I get a lower mortgage rate?

You can take several steps to lower your mortgage rate, like paying down debt, making a larger down payment, or improving your credit score.

What's the 2% rule in Texas?

Texas caps lender-controlled fees on home equity loans and cash-out refinances at 2% of the loan's principal amount, although the law provides for certain exceptions. Those include third-party appraisals, land surveys, title insurance premiums, and title examination fees (but only to the extent those examination fees do not exceed the lender’s base title insurance premium) as well as discount points. Whether a specific fee counts toward the 2% cap depends on how it is classified and charged. Lenders are responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable Texas regulations.

How will property taxes and insurance in Texas
affect my mortgage payment?

Property taxes are often included in your mortgage payment as part of an escrow account. If that's the case, it means your lender will collect property tax payments each month and pay the tax bill for you. Some loan types, like FHA and VA loans, sometimes require escrow accounts.

Texas is in general on the higher end of nationwide property tax rates, according to the Tax Foundation.

Keep in mind property taxes can vary significantly within a state, with urban areas generally higher than those in rural areas.

Homeowners insurance can also affect your mortgage payment if it's bundled into your mortgage payment with an escrow account. Your home's location, and whether it's in an area that is affected by natural disasters like floods, plays a major role in your insurance cost. Details about your home, like its size, age, and condition can also affect your payment. Texas has one of the most expensive average annual home insurance price tags, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Loan Officers in Texas

Kevin Adamson

Kevin Adamson

Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 263858

Deanna Adams

Deanna Adams

Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 293313

Beatriz Moreno

Beatriz Moreno

Mortgage Loan Advisor

NMLS ID# 1775767

Sarah Gonzalez

Sarah Gonzalez

RMLO

NMLS ID# 817103

Al Hewitt

Al Hewitt

Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 208808

Carla Zammiello

Carla Zammiello

RMLO

NMLS ID# 1268620

Stacey Smith

Stacey Smith

Branch Manager

NMLS ID# 188887

Tina Mayo

Tina Mayo

Branch Manager

NMLS ID# 276519

Brandi Gross

Brandi Gross

Branch Manager

NMLS ID# 276614

Patrick Borovay

Patrick Borovay

Branch Manager, VP

NMLS ID# 243112

Diana Gomez

Diana Gomez

Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 2679154

Nadia Najera

Nadia Najera

Sr. Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 495979

Lonny Coffey

Lonny Coffey

Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 206851

Paul Greer

Paul Greer

Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 243614

Diana Jacquez

Diana Jacquez

Client Experience Manager

NMLS ID# 1136164

Ana Cabrales

Ana Cabrales

Sales Manager, AVP

NMLS ID# 240361

Kristi Day

Kristi Day

Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 276214

Karina Cabrales

Karina Cabrales

Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 902409

Heather Stokes

Heather Stokes

Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 476284

Mike Lindeman

Mike Lindeman

RMLO

NMLS ID# 225261

Kelly Parker

Kelly Parker

Co-Founder and Managing Partner of AMSW

NMLS ID# 1285755

Luis G Cantu Perez

Luis G Cantu Perez

Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 2393350

Samantha Leon

Samantha Leon

Loan Officer Assistant

NMLS ID# 1727160

Greg Jones

Greg Jones

Branch Manager

NMLS ID# 212396

Taylor Fruge

Taylor Fruge

Producing Sales Manager

NMLS ID# 1631785

Jill Taylor

Jill Taylor

VP of Lending

NMLS ID# 346036

Erik Gross

Erik Gross

Branch Manager

NMLS ID# 266740

Nikkie Bickham

Nikkie Bickham

VP of Lending

NMLS ID# 755411

Hailey Earley

Hailey Earley

Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 2031402

Stephanie Brister

Stephanie Brister

Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 831852

Paty Cabrales

Paty Cabrales

Branch Manager, VP

NMLS ID# 226462

Murdock Richard

Murdock Richard

Division President

NMLS ID# 104015

Jessica Hidalgo

Jessica Hidalgo

Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 701753

Kerry Bickham

Kerry Bickham

Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 2030739

Wes Avery

Wes Avery

Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 2015308

Rachael Calk

Rachael Calk

Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 2805062

Beronica Gonzalez

Beronica Gonzalez

Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 2605560

Chris Berra

Chris Berra

Branch Manager, VP

NMLS ID# 1109648

Tiffany Moreno

Tiffany Moreno

Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 2060980

Dwayne Graham

Dwayne Graham

Branch Manager

NMLS ID# 243824

Tyler Garcia

Tyler Garcia

Branch Manager

NMLS ID# 1425490

Meghan Van Burkleo

Meghan Van Burkleo

Sr. Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 2301883

Hannah Medinger

Hannah Medinger

Loan Officer Assistant

NMLS ID# 1987554

Kristen Pino

Kristen Pino

Client Experience Manager

NMLS ID# 633192

Michael Swopes

Michael Swopes

Loan Officer

NMLS ID# 1450587

Leslie Bergen

Leslie Bergen

VP of VA Lending

NMLS ID# 383352

All Loan Officers in Texas

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