Tennessee Mortgage Rates (2026)

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

30yr Fixed

7.06%

Avg APR

15yr Fixed

6.46%

Avg APR

Median Price

$340,000

Median home

Monthly P&I

$1,813

30yr at 80% LTV

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Top Mortgage Lenders in Tennessee

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 Tennessee

  • THDA Great Choice Home Loan
  • THDA Homeownership for the Brave
  • Great Start Loan

Mortgage Requirements in Tennessee

  • Min 640 credit score for THDA programs
  • Income limits apply
  • Homebuyer education required

Tennessee Housing Market Facts

Nashville is the most expensive market; Memphis and Knoxville offer better value.
No state income tax attracts buyers relocating from high-tax states.
THDA Great Choice provides up to $15,000 DPA for qualifying buyers.

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