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Best 15-Year Jumbo Mortgage Rates March 2026 | As Low As 4.88%

Today's 15-year jumbo mortgage market includes offers such as Police And Fire Federal Credit UnionPolice And Fire Federal Credit Union1000 Easton Rd, Bensalem, NJ 08012 1497A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.62% offering 15-Year Fixed Jumbo at 4.88%, and Security Service Federal Credit UnionSecurity Service Federal Credit Union1 Garden Ctr, American Fork, CO 78006 2958A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.04% offering 15-Year Power Rate Fixed Jumbo at 5.00%, and Texell Credit UnionTexell Credit Union1221 Hewitt Dr, Belton, TX 76501 7603A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.58% offering 15-year Jumbo Loan at 5.13%, and First Savings Bank of HegewischFirst Savings Bank of Hegewisch10249 Indianapolis Blvd, Calumet City, IL 46307A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.21% offering Jumbo Single Family Mortgages (Loans - Purchases at 5.25%, and Sewickley Savings BankSewickley Savings Bank531 Broad St, Coraopolis, PA 15108A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00% offering Jumbo Mortgages (Greater than 15 Year at 5.38%.

A 15-year jumbo mortgage combines the fast equity-building of a 15-year term with financing for high-value properties above conforming loan limits. It is the most aggressive payoff structure available for jumbo borrowers — carrying a higher monthly payment but delivering the lowest total interest cost of any jumbo product.

15-Year Jumbo Mortgage Rates reflect actual verified offers from lenders. Your final approved rate will depend on your credit profile, loan-to-value ratio, and daily market movements. Last Updated and Verified: March 21, 2026

15-Year Jumbo Mortgage Rate Trend

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15-Year Jumbo — National Avg
5.958%
▲ 0.142% from last week

The 15-year jumbo rate rose 0.142 points this week to 5.958%, up from 5.816% last week.

Quick Reference — March 2026
Est. payment ($400k loan): $3,366/mo
Loan type: Fixed-rate, 15-year jumbo term
Best for: Faster payoff on high-value properties
Data source: 8,500+ lenders verified daily
As of Mar 23, 2026 • Daily averages from our database of 8,500+ U.S. banks & credit unions — updated daily Powered by MonitorBankRates

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Today's 15-Year Jumbo Fixed Rate Context: The national average 15-year jumbo fixed mortgage rate is 5.958%, up 0.142% from last week. The table below shows verified 15-year jumbo fixed rate offers from banks and credit unions nationwide. Source: Verified Mortgage Rate Data provided by MonitorBankRates.com.
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Lender
Product
Term
Rate
APR
Profile
Police And Fire Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.62%
Bensalem, NJ
15-Year Fixed Jumbo
15
4.88%
5.12%
Rate4.88%
APR5.12%
Points1.500
UpdatedMar 21, 2026
Details

No additional details available.

Police And Fire Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.62%
Bensalem, NJ
15-Year Fixed Rate Jumbo
4.88%
5.12%
Rate4.88%
APR5.12%
Points1.500
UpdatedMar 21, 2026
Details

No additional details available.

Police And Fire Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.62%
Bensalem, NJ
15-Year Fixed Jumbo
15
5.00%
5.19%
Rate5.00%
APR5.19%
Points1.125
UpdatedMar 21, 2026
Details

No additional details available.

Police And Fire Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.62%
Bensalem, NJ
15-Year Fixed Rate Jumbo
5.00%
5.19%
Rate5.00%
APR5.19%
Points1.125
UpdatedMar 21, 2026
Details

No additional details available.

Security Service Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.04%
American Fork, CO
15-Year Power Rate Fixed Jumbo
5.00%
5.20%
Rate5.00%
APR5.20%
Points0.000
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

No additional details available.

Texell Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.58%
Belton, TX
15-year Jumbo Loan
15
5.13%
5.25%
Rate5.13%
APR5.25%
Points0.000
UpdatedMar 21, 2026
Details

No additional details available.

Police And Fire Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.62%
Bensalem, NJ
15-Year Fixed Jumbo
15
5.12%
5.26%
Rate5.12%
APR5.26%
Points0.750
UpdatedMar 21, 2026
Details

No additional details available.

Police And Fire Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.62%
Bensalem, NJ
15-Year Fixed Rate Jumbo
5.12%
5.26%
Rate5.12%
APR5.26%
Points0.750
UpdatedMar 21, 2026
Details

No additional details available.

First Savings Bank of Hegewisch
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.21%
Calumet City, IL
Jumbo Single Family Mortgages (Loans - Purchases
15 Years
5.25%
5.31%
Rate5.25%
APR5.31%
Points0.000
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

$832,750+

First Savings Bank of Hegewisch
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.21%
Calumet City, IL
Jumbo Single Family Mortgages (Loans - Refinances
15 Years
5.25%
5.31%
Rate5.25%
APR5.31%
Points0.000
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

$832,750+

Police And Fire Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.62%
Bensalem, NJ
15-Year Fixed Jumbo
15
5.25%
5.32%
Rate5.25%
APR5.32%
Points0.375
UpdatedMar 21, 2026
Details

No additional details available.

Police And Fire Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.62%
Bensalem, NJ
15-Year Fixed Rate Jumbo
5.25%
5.33%
Rate5.25%
APR5.33%
Points0.375
UpdatedMar 21, 2026
Details

No additional details available.

Sewickley Savings Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00%
Coraopolis, PA
Jumbo Mortgages (Greater than 15 Year
15 Year
5.38%
5.39%
Rate5.38%
APR5.39%
Points0.000
UpdatedMar 21, 2026
Details

$832,750

Police And Fire Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.62%
Bensalem, NJ
15-Year Fixed Jumbo
15
5.38%
5.39%
Rate5.38%
APR5.39%
Points0.000
UpdatedMar 21, 2026
Details

No additional details available.

Police And Fire Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.62%
Bensalem, NJ
15-Year Fixed Rate Jumbo
5.38%
5.39%
Rate5.38%
APR5.39%
Points0.000
UpdatedMar 21, 2026
Details

No additional details available.

Skyone Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 11.07%
El Segundo, CA
Fixed-Rate Mortgage (Jumbo)
15-Year
5.25%
5.43%
Rate5.25%
APR5.43%
Points0.000
UpdatedMar 21, 2026
Details

No additional details available.

Smart Financial Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.10%
Conroe, TX
15-year Jumbo
15
5.38%
5.50%
Rate5.38%
APR5.50%
Points0.000
UpdatedMar 21, 2026
Details

As Low As

Smart Financial Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.10%
Conroe, TX
Purchase/Refinance Fixed Rate 15-year Jumbo
15-year Jumbo
5.38%
5.50%
Rate5.38%
APR5.50%
Points0.000
UpdatedMar 21, 2026
Details

No additional details available.

1st Northern California Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.24%
Benicia, CA
15 Year Jumbo
5.38%
5.53%
Rate5.38%
APR5.53%
Points0.750
UpdatedMar 17, 2026
Details

As Low As

Altura Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.02%
Banning, CA
15 Year - Jumbo Fixed
5.24%
5.53%
Rate5.24%
APR5.53%
Points0.000
UpdatedMar 17, 2026
Details

No additional details available.

Centreville Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.04%
Coventry, CT
Fixed Rate Jumbo Mortgages (Purchase or Refinance)
15 Year
5.50%
5.54%
Rate5.50%
APR5.54%
Points0.000
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

No additional details available.

Community First Credit Union Of Florida
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.11%
Callahan, FL
Jumbo Mortgages
15
5.50%
5.55%
Rate5.50%
APR5.55%
Points0.000
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

As Low As

Ent Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.95%
Aurora, CO
Jumbo 15-Year Fixed
5.50%
5.55%
Rate5.50%
APR5.55%
Points0.000
UpdatedMar 13, 2026
Details

No additional details available.

Michigan State University Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 9.68%
Algonquin, IL
Jumbo Fixed-Rate Mortgages 15 Year
15 Year
5.38%
5.57%
Rate5.38%
APR5.57%
Points1.000
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

As Low As

Randolph Brooks FCU
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★
Allen, TX
Jumbo Fixed Rate
15 years
5.38%
5.58%
Rate5.38%
APR5.58%
Points0.000
UpdatedMar 21, 2026
Details

As Low As

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Frequently Asked Questions About 15-Year Jumbo Mortgage Rates

What is a 15-year jumbo mortgage?

A 15-year jumbo mortgage is a fixed-rate home loan that exceeds the FHFA conforming loan limit ($766,550 in most U.S. counties for 2024) and is repaid over 180 months. It combines the high-balance financing of a jumbo loan with the faster payoff and lower total interest cost of a 15-year term. Because the loan exceeds conforming limits, it cannot be sold to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, so lenders hold it in portfolio. The 15-year jumbo typically offers the lowest interest rate among jumbo loan options but carries the highest monthly payment.

How does a 15-year jumbo compare to a 30-year jumbo?

The 15-year jumbo has a higher monthly payment but far lower total interest cost than a 30-year jumbo. On a $1,000,000 loan, the 15-year payment is typically $2,500–$3,500/month more than the 30-year payment, but the total interest paid over the life of the loan can be $400,000–$600,000 less depending on rate levels. The 15-year also builds equity at roughly twice the rate of the 30-year in the early years. The right choice depends on whether you can comfortably sustain the higher payment without compromising cash flow or other financial goals.

What qualifies as a jumbo loan?

A jumbo loan is any mortgage that exceeds the conforming loan limits established annually by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). In most U.S. counties, the 2024 limit for a single-family home is $766,550. In designated high-cost areas — including parts of California, New York, Colorado, and Hawaii — higher limits apply, reaching up to $1,149,825. Loans above these thresholds cannot be purchased by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, which is why lenders impose stricter borrower qualifications and hold them on their own balance sheets.

What credit score and qualifications do I need for a 15-year jumbo?

Most lenders require a minimum credit score of 700–720 for jumbo loans, with the best rates reserved for scores of 740–760 and above. Debt-to-income (DTI) ratios are typically capped at 43%. Because the 15-year payment is substantially higher than a 30-year, lenders apply additional scrutiny to ensure the higher payment is sustainable relative to your income. Cash reserves are also critical — most jumbo lenders require 12–24 months of total mortgage payments in liquid assets after closing.

How much down payment is required for a 15-year jumbo?

Most jumbo programs require 10%–20% down. Some lenders offer 10% down options for well-qualified borrowers on smaller jumbo amounts, while others require 20% or more, particularly at higher loan sizes. The higher the down payment, the better the rate and the lower the loan balance — both of which amplify savings on a 15-year loan. Even programs that permit 10% down typically reserve the best pricing for borrowers with 20%+ equity.

Who is a 15-year jumbo best suited for?

The 15-year jumbo is well suited for high-income borrowers purchasing luxury or high-value properties who want to minimize total interest paid and build equity rapidly. It is particularly popular with borrowers approaching retirement who want to pay off a high-value home before stopping work, buyers with strong, stable income who are less sensitive to cash flow constraints, and those refinancing an existing jumbo mortgage who want to accelerate payoff. Because the monthly commitment is significant, it is less appropriate for borrowers with variable income or those who want to preserve cash flow flexibility.

Are 15-year jumbo rates lower than 30-year jumbo rates?

Yes, typically. 15-year jumbo rates are generally 0.40%–0.75% below 30-year jumbo rates, reflecting the shorter duration and lower cumulative default risk for the lender. On a $1,000,000 loan, even a 0.50% rate difference translates to roughly $5,000/year in interest savings during the early years of the loan. Combined with the faster principal paydown, the 15-year produces dramatically lower total interest costs than the 30-year even before accounting for the rate advantage.

Can I refinance into a 15-year jumbo mortgage?

Yes. Refinancing into a 15-year jumbo is common among borrowers who originally took a 30-year jumbo and want to accelerate payoff — particularly when rates drop or their income has grown. The process requires a new appraisal, updated income and asset documentation, and re-qualification at current standards. The key calculation is whether the combination of a lower rate and faster payoff justifies the closing costs. On large loan balances, even a modest rate improvement can produce significant monthly savings that recover closing costs quickly.

What is the difference between interest rate and APR on a 15-year jumbo?

The interest rate is your annual borrowing cost. The APR (Annual Percentage Rate) incorporates the rate plus lender origination fees, points, and certain closing costs, all annualized. On a 15-year loan, upfront fees have a larger per-year impact on APR than on a 30-year loan because they are amortized over fewer payments. When comparing multiple jumbo lenders, the APR is especially valuable because it accounts for fee differences that may not be obvious from the rate alone. Always obtain quotes on the same day so market conditions are equivalent across comparisons.

How are 15-year jumbo rates determined?

Lenders price 15-year jumbo rates based on shorter-dated U.S. Treasury yields (primarily the 10-year and 5-year), the cost of portfolio funding, and their own risk and profitability targets. Because jumbo loans are not eligible for sale to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, each lender prices independently based on its balance sheet capacity and competitive strategy. This creates more variation in rates across lenders than you typically see in the conforming market, making it especially worthwhile to compare quotes from multiple banks and credit unions when shopping a 15-year jumbo.

What are today's best 15-year jumbo mortgage rates?

  • Police And Fire Federal Credit Union: 4.88% (15-Year Fixed Jumbo)
  • Security Service Federal Credit Union: 5.00% (15-Year Power Rate Fixed Jumbo)
  • Texell Credit Union: 5.13% (15-year Jumbo Loan)
  • First Savings Bank of Hegewisch: 5.25% (Jumbo Single Family Mortgages (Loans - Purchases)
  • Sewickley Savings Bank: 5.38% (Jumbo Mortgages (Greater than 15 Year)
30-Year Fixed rates reflect actual verified offers from lenders actively lending to borrowers nationally. Your final approved rate will depend on your credit profile, loan-to-value ratio, and daily market movements. Last Updated: March 21, 2026