Minnesota Mortgage and Refinance Rates

Current mortgage rates in Minnesota

As of Monday, September 15, 2025, current mortgage rates in Minnesota are 6.21% for a 30-year fixed mortgage and 5.52% for a 15-year fixed mortgage.

Mortgage rates in Minnesota — and around the U.S. — have remained above 6 percent, and often above 7 percent, for most of the last two years. Rates have finally begun to decrease recently, due to economic uncertainty, and currently fall between 6 and 7 percent. Many experts expect this trend to continue, with averages decreasing modestly — though remaining above 6 percent — for the rest of 2025 and into 2026.

Refinance rates in Minnesota

Mortgage refinance rates have more than doubled in Minnesota and throughout the U.S. since they bottomed out during the pandemic. On the other hand, if you took out your mortgage when rates were closer to 8 percent, it may make sense to refinance now. Refinance rates, like mortgage rates, have pulled back a bit, and they now average between 6 and 7 percent for both 30-year and 15-year refinance terms. 

That said, home values have also risen rapidly in many parts of the country, including Minnesota. According to a recent report from ICE Mortgage Technology, the average homeowner with a mortgage can borrow against approximately $203,000 in equity. While refinancing may not get you a lower rate, a cash-out refinance could be a way to fund larger expenses more cheaply than other forms of borrowing.

National mortgage rates by loan type

Minnesota housing market statistics and trends

While median home prices in Minnesota are less expensive than the national median, they're increasing more quickly than in some other parts of the country. And buyers in many parts of the state may still face competition, with the supply of homes still leading to a seller's market. 

• Median home sales price, Feb. 2025: $350,000
• Median home value, Feb. 2025: $340,068
• Median down payment, Feb. 2025: $43,850
• Median days on market, May 2025: 22
• Percentage of homes sold above list price, May 2025: 41.2%
• Percentage of homes with price drops, May 2025: 30.5%
• Homeownership rate, Q1 2025: 72.1%

Sources: ATTOM, Redfin, U.S. Census Bureau

Mortgage options in Minnesota

If you want to make Minnesota your home, you have several mortgage options to choose from — each with their own qualifying criteria:

• Minnesota 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.
• Minnesota 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 as low as 3.5 percent.
• Minnesota 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 typically require a down payment, and you won’t have to pay for 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 Minnesota

Minnesota Housing, the state’s housing finance agency, can help make buying a home more affordable. Here’s an overview of their programs:

• Minnesota Housing Start Up: This program for first-time homebuyers offers competitive rates on mortgages and reduced costs on PMI. To qualify, you must meet income and purchase price limits.
• Minnesota Housing Monthly Payment Loan: If you qualify for Start Up or another Minnesota Housing loan, you might be eligible for up to $18,000 toward your down payment or closing costs. The assistance is a loan with a 10-year repayment term and a rate equal to your primary mortgage rate.
• Minnesota Housing Deferred Payment Loans: These loan options, which are also intended to fund down payment and closing costs, come with zero interest and no monthly payments. However, you’ll have a large balloon payment due at the end of the loan term. 

How to find the best mortgage rate in Minnesota for you

Additional Minnesota mortgage resources

• Minnesota loan limits by county: Learn the conforming loan limit for your city or town.
• Minnesota homeowners insurance: Shop homeowners insurance policies to find the right one for your home.
• How to buy a house in Minnesota: Learn the latest info on buying a home in Minnesota.
• Minnesota housing market: Check out everything you need to know about the housing market in Minnesota.