Virginia Mortgage and Refinance Rates

Current mortgage rates in Virginia

As of Monday, April 14, 2025, current interest rates in Virginia are 6.74% for a 30-year fixed mortgage and 6.01% for a 15-year fixed mortgage.

Mortgage rates in Virginia can vary based on several factors, including your location, credit score, and broader economic conditions like inflation. To secure the best mortgage or refinance rates in Virginia, it's smart to shop around and compare offers from at least three different lenders.

Refinance rates in Virginia

Refinance rates are far higher today than the lows of the pandemic, making refinancing unappealing for many homeowners. However, if you got your mortgage within the last year or two — when rates peaked at 8 percent — the rest of 2025 might bring a refinancing opportunity if doing so would secure you a lower rate. In fact, refinancing activity has increased in Virginia. More than 5,000 Virginia homeowners refinanced their mortgages in January 2025, up 21 percent year-over-year, according to ATTOM Data Solutions.

In addition, due to rising home values, many Virginia homeowners have much more tappable equity now. With a cash-out mortgage refinance, you could take advantage of this asset to help further your financial goals.

National mortgage rates by loan type

Virginia mortgage rate housing market statistics and trends

Mortgage rates in Virginia, like the rest of the country, have been on a bit of a rollercoaster. After dipping to around 6.2 percent in late 2024, they crept back up and are sitting at about 6.66 percent as of early April 2025. While no one can say for sure where they’re headed, most experts think rates will hang out in the mid-6 percent range for much of the year, with occasional jumps above 7 percent.

The median home sales price in Virginia increased 5.7 percent since last year (to $443,800), according to Redfin. Recently, there’s been a slowdown in home sales in the state, with sales down 9 percent year-over-year in February, according to the February 2025 Home Sales Report from Virginia Realtors. The organization notes little improvement in mortgage rates and “a lot of uncertainty in several regions around the state from federal job cuts” as the primary reasons for this slowdown.

Virginia’s housing markets and values vary widely, from the suburbs in the north to the coastal vibe of Virginia Beach to the mountainous region of Blacksburg. Here are a few more statistics about mortgages and the housing market in the state:

• Median home sales price, February 2025: $443,800
• Median down payment, January 2025: $58,000
• Median days on market, February 2025: 38
• Homeownership rate, Q4 2024: 66.5%

Sources: Redfin, ATTOM, U.S. Census Bureau

Mortgage options in Virginia

If you’re aiming to join the homeownership crowd and need financing to do so, you have several choices for getting a mortgage in Virginia:

• Virginia conventional mortgages: To qualify for a conventional mortgage, you’ll need a minimum credit score of 620 and a debt-to-income (DTI) ratio of no more than 45 percent. If you make a down payment of less than 20 percent, you’ll need to pay private mortgage insurance (PMI), as well.
• Virginia FHA loans: If your credit history disqualifies you from a conventional mortgage, you might be able to obtain a loan insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). If you have a down payment of at least 3.5 percent, you could qualify for this type of loan with a credit score as low as 580. 
• Virginia VA loans: If you’re a veteran or active-duty member of the military, you might qualify for a mortgage guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). A VA loan doesn’t require a down payment or mortgage insurance, but you do need to pay an upfront funding fee, which ranges from 1.25 percent to 2.15 percent for the first use.
• Virginia USDA loans: If you’re buying a rural property in Virginia, you might be eligible for a mortgage guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). These loans don’t require a down payment, but you’ll need to purchase in a designated rural area and meet the area’s income limits.
• Virginia jumbo loans: If you need to borrow a large sum that exceeds the conforming loan limit in the county where you’re house hunting, you’ll need to find a lender that offers jumbo loans. Since these mortgages involve loaning more money, lenders have stricter requirements, including larger down payments and higher credit scores.

First-time homebuyer programs in Virginia

Virginia Housing, the state’s housing finance authority, can help connect you to a first-time homebuyer loan. The agency provides affordable mortgages for first-time and repeat homebuyers, as well as education programs and down payment and closing cost assistance, including:

• Down Payment Assistance grant: The Down Payment Assistance (DPA) grant provides funds to qualified first-time homebuyers. The maximum down payment grant is between 2 to 2.5 percent of the home’s purchase price. Because the funds are provided in the form of a grant, the money does not have to be paid back. To be eligible, you must be a first-time homebuyer. The money must also be used in conjunction with a Virginia Housing loan. There are also income limits for all household members.
• Closing Cost Assistance grant: Virginia’s Closing Cost Assistance (CCA) grant is designed to reduce out-of-pocket expenses for homebuyers who are using either a VA loan or a USDA loan. The maximum grant is 2 percent of the home’s purchase price and the money can be applied to your closing costs. As a grant, the money does not have to be paid back. You must be a first-time homebuyer to be eligible and the grant must be used with a USDA or VA loan from Virginia Housing. There are also income limits to qualify.
• Virginia Housing Conventional: Virginia Housing offers a 30-year, fixed-rate conventional loan program for first-time and repeat buyers. The program requires less cash at closing than with an FHA loan. This loan can be used for both a purchase and a cash-out refinance. It also allows for flexible down payment sources such as gifts, Virginia Housing down payment assistance grants or the Virginia Housing Plus Second Mortgage. The program allows for a down payment of 3 percent or as low as 1 percent when using the down payment assistance grant. (When using the Plus Second program, there might be no down payment required at all.) Applicants must have a credit score of at least 640 and the maximum debt-to-income ratio (DTI ratio) is 50 percent.
• Virginia Housing Conventional With No Mortgage Insurance: Nearly identical to the Virginia Housing Conventional program, the main difference with this program is that applicants are not required to buy mortgage insurance. In addition, the minimum credit score requirement for this program is slightly higher at 660.
• Virginia Housing Plus Second Mortgage: This program eliminates the down payment required for qualified first-time homebuyers. The program works by pairing an eligible Virginia Housing first mortgage with the Housing Plus Second Mortgage that is used to cover the down payment. The maximum second mortgage amount is 3 to 5 percent of the purchase price. The program provides a 30-year, fixed-rate loan and covers the entire down payment. There are also income limits for qualification.

How to find the best mortgage rate in Virginia

Additional Virginia mortgage resources

• Virginia first-time homebuyer resources: Get more help becoming a homeowner.
• Virginia loan limits by county: Learn the conforming loan limit for your city or town.
• Virginia mortgage lenders: Explore mortgage lenders in your state.
• Virginia housing market overview: Know what to expect as a homebuyer or seller in Virginia.
• How to buy a house in Virginia: Get set up for a successful house hunt with this guide.
• Cost of living in Virginia: Get a sense of how much you’ll spend or save.
• Homeowners insurance in Virginia: Compare policies from a variety of providers.
• Mortgage calculator: Calculate possible mortgage payments to estimate what to expect.

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Written by: Jeff Ostrowski, Principal Reporter, Mortgages

I cover mortgages and the housing market. Before joining Bankrate in 2020, I spent more than 20 years writing about real estate and the economy for the Palm Beach Post and the South Florida Business Journal. I’ve had a front-row seat for two housing booms and a housing bust. I’ve twice won gold awards from the National Association of Real Estate Editors, and since 2017 I’ve served on the nonprofit’s board of directors.

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