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Georgia Mortgage and Refinance Rates
Current mortgage rates in Georgia
As of Monday, May 13, 2024, current mortgage interest rates in Georgia are 6.71% for a 30-year fixed mortgage and 6.13% for a 15-year fixed mortgage.
The median home sale price in the state increased 3 percent in 2023, according to Georgia Realtors, the state’s Realtor group. Those gains, plus today’s higher mortgage rate environment, continue to make housing affordability a challenge.
Refinance rates in Georgia
While mortgage refinance rates have more than doubled since the pandemic, many Georgia 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.
Learn more: Why and how to do a cash-out refinance
Georgia mortgage rate trends
While mortgage rates are difficult to predict, the current consensus is for rates to remain well above historical lows for the foreseeable future, including in Georgia.
Learn more: Latest mortgage rate forecast
National mortgage rates by loan type
| Product | Interest Rate | APR |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Year Fixed Rate | 7.18% | 7.23% |
| 15-Year Fixed Rate | 6.62% | 6.70% |
| 5-1 ARM | 6.71% | 7.92% |
| 30-Year Fixed Rate FHA | 7.15% | 7.19% |
| 30-Year Fixed Rate VA | 7.15% | 7.20% |
| 30-Year Fixed Rate Jumbo | 7.24% | 7.29% |
Rates as of Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:30 AM
Mortgage statistics for Georgia
Georgia’s housing market has experienced appreciation, in part thanks to strong population growth. Here are some statistics about mortgages and the housing market in The Peach State:
- Most affordable counties, Jan. 2024: Baker, Calhoun, Cook, Johnson, Macon, Quitman, Treutlan, Turner, Twiggs, Warren, Wilkes
- Median home sales price, 2023: $350,000
- Homeownership rate, Q4 2023: 65.7%
Sources: ATTOM, Georgia Realtors, U.S. Census Bureau
Mortgage options in Georgia
If you’re looking to get a mortgage in Georgia, there are several options:
- Georgia conventional mortgages: To qualify for a conventional mortgage, you’ll need a minimum credit score of 620 and a debt-to-income (DTI) ratio 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.
- Georgia 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.
- Georgia 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 2.15 percent.
Learn more: Types of home loans
First-time homebuyer programs in Georgia
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) helps connect first-time homebuyers with more affordable loans, as well as down payment assistance, through the Georgia Dream program.
- Georgia Dream mortgages: Available through participating lenders, these mortgages require a credit score of at least 640 and for the borrower’s income to fall within certain limits. There are also purchase price limits. You can get a conventional, FHA, VA or USDA loan through this program, provided you qualify.
- Georgia Dream Standard Down Payment Assistance: This program offers eligible borrowers a zero-interest loan up to $10,000.
- Georgia Dream PEN Down Payment Assistance: This program offers a zero-interest loan up to $12,500 to those employed in protection (police, highway patrol, correctional, fire and EMS), active military, education or healthcare fields.
- Georgia Dream Choice Down Payment Assistance: This program offers a zero-interest loan up to $12,500 for borrowers housing an individual living with a disability.
Learn more: Georgia first-time homebuyer assistance programs
How to find the best mortgage rate in Georgia for you
- Step 1: Strengthen your credit score - Long before you start looking for a mortgage lender or applying for a loan, give your finances a checkup, and improve your credit score if needed.
- Step 2: Determine your budget - To find the right mortgage, you’ll need a good handle on how much house you can afford.
- Step 3: Know your mortgage options - There are a few different types of mortgages.
- Step 4: Compare rates and terms from several lenders - Rate-shop with at least three different banks or mortgage companies.
- Step 5: Get preapproved for a mortgage - Getting a mortgage preapproval is the only way to get accurate loan pricing for your specific situation.
Learn more: How to get a mortgage
Lender compare
Compare mortgage lenders side by side
Mortgage rates and fees can vary widely across lenders. To help you find the right one for your needs, use this tool to compare lenders based on a variety of factors. Bankrate has reviewed and partners with these lenders, and the two lenders shown first have the highest combined Bankrate Score and customer ratings. You can use the drop downs to explore beyond these lenders and find the best option for you.
Garden State Home Loans
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State License: MB-473163
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5.0
Homefinity
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State License: 4965
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Additional Georgia mortgage resources
- Georgia first-time homebuyer resources: Get more help becoming a homeowner.
- Georgia loan limits by county: Learn the conforming loan limit for your city or town.
- Georgia mortgage lenders: Explore mortgage lenders in your state.
- How to buy a house in Georgia: Understand the process of buying a home in your state.
- Homeowners insurance in Georgia: Compare policies from a variety of providers.
Meet our Bankrate experts
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.
Edited by: Suzanne De Vita, Senior Editor, Home Lending
I’ve covered the housing market, mortgages and real estate for the past 12 years. At Bankrate, my areas of focus include first-time homebuyers and mortgage rate trends, and I’m especially interested in the housing needs of baby boomers. In the past, I’ve reported on market indicators like home sales and supply, as well as the real estate brokerage business. My work has been recognized by the National Association of Real Estate Editors.