New Jersey Mortgage Rates (2026)

Current average mortgage rates, median home prices, and top lenders in New Jersey. Rates apply to primary residence purchases with good credit (740+).

30yr Fixed

6.97%

Avg APR

15yr Fixed

6.37%

Avg APR

Median Price

$490,000

Median home

Monthly P&I

$2,613

30yr at 80% LTV

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Top Mortgage Lenders in New Jersey

1

Rocket Mortgage

Online convenience

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30yr Fixed

7%

15yr Fixed

6.4%

Min Down

3%

2

Chase

Existing customers

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30yr Fixed

6.9%

15yr Fixed

6.3%

Min Down

3%

3

Wells Fargo

Branch access

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30yr Fixed

7.1%

15yr Fixed

6.5%

Min Down

3%

4

Bank of America

Preferred Rewards

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30yr Fixed

7%

15yr Fixed

6.4%

Min Down

3%

5

loanDepot

Low down payment

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30yr Fixed

6.9%

15yr Fixed

6.3%

Min Down

3%

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First-Time Buyer Programs in New Jersey

  • NJHMFA First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage
  • NJHMFA Down Payment Assistance
  • Smart Start Loan

Mortgage Requirements in New Jersey

  • Min 640 credit score for NJHMFA programs
  • Income and purchase price limits by county
  • Homebuyer education required

New Jersey Housing Market Facts

New Jersey has the highest property taxes in the US (2.47% avg).
NYC commuter belt drives premium pricing in North Jersey.
NJHMFA Smart Start provides $15,000 DPA at 0% interest, 5-year forgivable.

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