For anyone in the market to buy or refinance a home, now is a good time to secure a low rate. Mortgage rates are unchanged today, keeping rates at historically low levels.

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.00%, according to Bankrate.com. On a 15-year fixed mortgage, the average rate is 2.28%. The average rate for a 30-year jumbo mortgage is 2.97% and the average rate for a 5/1 ARM is 2.80%.

30 year fixed rate mortgages

Today, the average 30-year benchmark fixed mortgage rate has remained at 3.00%. At the same time last week, the 30-year fixed rate was 3.02%. 52 week high 3.37

The 30-year fixed mortgage APR is 3.24%. At the same date last week, it was 3.25%. Here’s why the APR is important.

At the current interest rate of 3.00%, borrowers with a fixed rate mortgage of $ 100,000 over 30 years will pay $ 422 per month in principal and interest (taxes and fees not included), says loan calculator Forbes Mortgage Advisor. You would pay around $ 51,777 in total interest over the life of the loan.

15 year fixed rate mortgages

Today, the 15-year fixed mortgage rate is 2.28%, the same as yesterday. Last week it was 2.31%.

On a 15-year fixed rate, the APR is 2.63%. Last week it was 2.66%.

With an interest rate of 2.28%, you would pay $ 656 per month in principal and interest for every $ 100,000 borrowed. Over the life of the loan, you would pay $ 18,167 in total interest.

Giant mortgages

The average interest rate on the 30-year fixed rate jumbo mortgage is 2.97%. Last week, the average rate was 2.99%. The 30-year fixed rate on a jumbo mortgage is currently higher than the 52-week low of 2.85%.

Borrowers with a 30 year fixed rate jumbo mortgage with a current interest rate of 2.97% will pay $ 420 per month in principal and interest per $ 100,000. This means that on a $ 750,000 loan, the monthly principal and interest payment would be approximately $ 3,150, and you would pay approximately $ 383,967 in total interest over the life of the loan.

5/1 arm

The average interest rate on a 5/1 ARM is 2.80%, higher than the 52 week low of 2.83%. Last week, the average rate was 2.80%.

Borrowers with an ARM 5/1 of $ 100,000 with a current interest rate of 2.80% will pay $ 411 per month in principal and interest.

Calculation of mortgage payments

If you can’t or don’t want to pay cash, mortgage lenders and mortgages will be part of your home buying process. It’s important to figure out what you’re likely to pay each month to see if it’s within your budget.

Using a mortgage calculator can help you estimate your monthly mortgage payment based on your interest rate, purchase price, down payment, and other expenses.

Here’s what you’ll need to calculate your monthly mortgage payment:

• The price of the house
• The amount of your deposit
• The interest rate
• The term of the loan
• All taxes, insurance and HOA fees

What you can afford to buy

How much home you can afford doesn’t just depend on your income and debt.

Here are some basic factors that go into what you can afford:

• Income
• Debt
• Debt-to-income ratio, or DTI
• Deposit
• Credit score

What is an APR and why is it important?

The APR, or annual percentage rate, is a calculation that includes both the interest rate on a loan and the finance charge on a loan, expressed as an annual cost over the life of the loan. In other words, it is the total cost of credit. APR takes into account interest, fees and time.

The APR can help you understand the full cost of a mortgage if you hold onto it for its entire term. Keep in mind that the APR is often higher than the interest rate.