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Four factors that determine your mortgage interest rate

Your lender understands how your interests is calculated, and we believe you should as well. Find out more about the variables that influence your interest rate.


If you're like the majority of people, you want the lowest possible interest rate on your home loan. But how can you find out what your interest rate is? Even the most knowledgeable mortgage shopper may have difficulty determining this. Knowing how your mortgage interest rate is determined will help you better prepare for the home buying process and for negotiating your mortgage loan.


Your lender understands how your interest rate is calculated, and we believe you should as well. You may enter some of the elements that determine your interest rate into our Explore Interest Rates tool. You may see what rates you can expect based on these criteria, as well as how changes in these factors may affect interest rates for various loan kinds in your location.

Here are four key factors that affect your interest rate that you should know

1. Credit scores

One element that might affect your interest rate is your credit score. Consumers with higher credit scores often pay cheaper interest rates than those with lower scores. Your credit ratings are used by lenders to determine how dependable you will be in repaying your debt. Credit scores are determined using information from your credit report, which includes information on your credit history, such as loans, credit cards, and payment history.


2. Home location

Depending on the state you live in, several lenders offer somewhat varying interest rates. You'll need to enter your state and, depending on your loan size and type, your county to receive the most accurate rates using our Explore Interest Rates tool.


3. Home price and loan amount

On loans that are exceptionally modest or huge, homebuyers may have to pay higher interest rates. The house price plus closing expenses minus your down payment equals the amount you'll need to borrow for your mortgage loan. Closing expenses and mortgage insurance may be included in the amount of your mortgage loan, depending on your circumstances and home loan type.


4. Down payment

A greater down payment often translates to a cheaper interest rate, since lenders see a lesser amount of risk when you have a larger ownership in the home. So, if you can safely put down 20% or more, go for it—you'll almost always obtain a lower interest rate.

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