Connecticut Mortgage and Refinance Rates

Current mortgage rates in Connecticut

As of Thursday, April 03, 2025, current interest rates in Connecticut are 6.88% for a 30-year fixed mortgage and 6.25% for a 15-year fixed mortgage.

Mortgage rates in Connecticut — and nationally — have trended upward over much of the last two years, despite a series of rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in late 2024. However, thanks to economic uncertainty, rates began to decrease in early 2025, now averaging between 6 and 7 percent. While mortgage rates are difficult to predict, many experts expect this trend to continue, with rates decreasing modestly — though remaining above 6 percent — for the rest of 2025 and into 2026.

Refinance rates in Connecticut 

While mortgage refinance rates have decreased since their peak near 8 percent in October 2023, they’re still much higher than they were a few years ago, generally hovering between 6 and 7 percent for both 30-year and 15-year refinance terms. For many who locked in lower mortgage rates around the pandemic, it doesn’t likely make sense to refinance now. 

However, many Connecticut homeowners have tappable equity. In fact, according to ATTOM, a real estate data company, more than 47 percent of homes in the state were “equity rich” as of the first quarter of 2025. This means that a home’s mortgage balance is 50 percent or less of its market value. If you’re one of those homeowners, you could use a cash-out refinance to further your financial goals.

National mortgage rates by loan type

Connecticut housing market statistics and trends

• Most affordable counties (based on median home value): Windham, Tolland, New Haven
• Median home sales price, Jan. 2025: $379,000
• Median home value, March 2025: $412,500
• Median down payment, Jan. 2025: $65,000
• Homeownership rate, Q3 2024: 66.2%

Sources: ATTOM, U.S. Census Bureau

Mortgage options in Connecticut

There are a variety of mortgage options available to homebuyers in Connecticut, including:

• Connecticut 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) premiums as well.
• Connecticut 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 credit score of at least 580, you could qualify for an FHA loan with a down payment of 3.5 percent.
• Connecticut 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 a funding fee, which ranges from 1.25 percent to 3.3 percent of the loan amount.

First-time homebuyer programs in Connecticut

The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) offers several programs designed to assist first-time homebuyers in making a purchase more affordable. Here’s a rundown:

• HFA Advantage and HFA Preferred loans: HFA Advantage and HFA Preferred loans offer down payment assistance, no upfront mortgage insurance and low monthly mortgage insurance payments through housing finance agencies, including the CHFA.
• Conventional Area Median Income Loan Program: The Conventional Area Median Income Loan Program (CALP) is aimed at first-time buyers who do not qualify for an HFA Advantage or HFA Preferred loan because their income is greater than 80 percent of the area median income (AMI).
• Down Payment Assistance Program Loan: The CHFA offers a Down Payment Assistance Program (DAP) loan up to $15,000.

The CHFA also has specialized homebuying programs for certain types of borrowers, including members of the military and the police, teachers, people with a disability and public housing residents.

How to find the best mortgage rate in Connecticut for you

Additional Connecticut mortgage resources

• How to buy a house in Connecticut: Learn the ins and outs of Connecticut's real estate scene.
• Connecticut loan limits by county: Learn the conforming loan limit for a city or town.
• Connecticut mortgage lenders: Explore the offerings of financial institutions available in the state.
• Closing costs in Connecticut: A guide to who pays what, and how much.
• Best homeowners insurance in Connecticut: Compare policies from a variety of providers.

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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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