Parma, Ohio Refinance Rates - September 2026
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Current mortgage refinance rates in Parma, Ohio range from 5.49% to 7.50% across the five lenders featured below, verified by MonitorBankRates as of September 28, 2026. Those offers are Citizens BankCitizens Bank5907 Ridge Rd, Parma, OH, 44129A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.72% at 7.50%, Dollar Bank, Federal Savings BankDollar Bank, Federal Savings Bank5219 Pearl Rd, Parma, OH, 44129A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.60% at 7.12%, GenFed Financial Credit UnionGenFed Financial Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.88% at 5.49%, Greater Cincinnati School Credit UnionGreater Cincinnati School Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.13% at 6.50%, and Peoples Savings Bank Urbana OHPeoples Savings Bank Urbana OHA5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.75% at 6.75%. Refinance rates as of September 28, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Parma homeowners can compare 84 refinance rates from 27 lenders serving the Ohio area, including 3 local, with rates as low as 6.49% from Dollar Bank, Federal Savings Bank at 5219 Pearl Rd, Parma, OH, 44129. Lenders below quote one rate for purchase and refinance loans. Use the tabs to compare all loan types and terms, then run the break-even calculator further down. Rates are continually updated, so we recommend checking back frequently.
Refinance rates reflect actual verified offers from lenders actively lending to Ohio homeowners. Your final approved rate will depend on your credit profile, loan-to-value ratio, cash-out amount, and daily market movements. Last Updated and Verified: September 28, 2026
Compare Refinance Rates Today in Parma, Ohio & the Surrounding Area
Rates shown are each lender’s posted rate for that loan type, which most lenders apply to purchase and refinance loans alike. Local Parma, OH lenders are listed first in every tab. Among lenders that post both, refinance pricing currently runs about 0.057 points above the same lender’s purchase rate nationally. That premium is shown for context only; every rate in the table is the lender’s posted rate.
Parma 30 Year Fixed Refinance Rates
Rates include a 0.125 percentage point reduction which requires a Citizens consumer checking account set up at time of loan origination with automatic monthly payment deduction. One offer per property. Not applicable to Bond or CRA loans. Other restrictions may apply.
Loan amount of $150,000, 20% down and 30 days prepaid interest. Prepaid finance charges, which are used in the calculation of the APR, are estimated to be $1,860 (these include the flood search, origination charge, discount points and closing service letter fee).
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Rates include all possible discounts. APR stands for Annual Percentage Rate. Rates subject to change at any time. All loans subject to approval and terms.
Tier: A+; LTV: 90%
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UP TO 80% LTV
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Initial interest rate discount; Actual APR is variable for the life of the loan and will be based on the U.S. Treasury One Year Rate in effect, plus a margin of 0.125 percent. Interest rate cannot increase or decrease more than 2.00 percentage points at the first adjustment, and 2.00 percentage points per subsequent adjustment from the initial interest rate. Lifetime Interest Rate Cap: 12.375% percentage points above the initial interest rate, nor lower than the initial interest rate offered. Interest rate can change after 60 months and every 12 months thereafter.
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Lock in peace of mind for the long haul. A 30-year mortgage means lower monthly payments and lasting security. As low as
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Tier: C; LTV: 80%
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Tier: D, E; LTV: 75%
Parma 15 Year Fixed Refinance Rates
Rates include a 0.125 percentage point reduction which requires a Citizens consumer checking account set up at time of loan origination with automatic monthly payment deduction. One offer per property. Not applicable to Bond or CRA loans. Other restrictions may apply.
Loan amount of $150,000, 20% down and 30 days prepaid interest. Prepaid finance charges, which are used in the calculation of the APR, are estimated to be $1,860 (these include the flood search, origination charge, discount points and closing service letter fee).
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**THESE PROMOTIONAL RATES ARE AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME AS APPROVED BY THE CMC FEDERAL CREDIT UNION BOARD OF DIRECTORS**
Tier: A+; LTV: 90%
Tier: A; LTV: 85%
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Get peace of mind with predictable monthly payments. Both traditional and short-term options available. As low as
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UP TO 85% LTV
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Tier: C; LTV: 80%
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Tier: D, E; LTV: 75%
Parma 5/1 ARM Refinance Rates
Enjoy a low initial rate that adjusts with the market. Various terms and options available. As low as
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Published APR range: 6.11% - 7.63%; Published rate range: 5.35% - 6.85%. (2)
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Initial interest rate discount; Actual APR is variable for the life of the loan and will be based on the U.S. Treasury One Year Rate in effect, plus a margin of 0.125 percent. Interest rate cannot increase or decrease more than 2.00 percentage points at the first adjustment, and 2.00 percentage points per subsequent adjustment from the initial interest rate. Lifetime Interest Rate Cap: 12.375% percentage points above the initial interest rate, nor lower than the initial interest rate offered. Interest rate can change after 60 months and every 12 months thereafter.
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Introductory rate for 5 years, then a variable rate of at least 4.99% for 25 years. The Annual Percentage Rate may increase after the loan is closed. No application fee. Estimated closing costs $1,000 plus appraisal fee, wire fee, flood certification, credit report and title charges*
Term: Non-Owner Occupied 15-year 5/1 ARM; Published APR range: 7.38% - 7.88%; Published rate range: 6.75% - 7.25%.
Parma 30-Year Jumbo Refinance Rates
Additional APR listed for this product: 7.155%. ARM rates, APRs and monthly payments are subject to increase after the initial fixed-rate period of five, seven, or 10 years and assume a 30-year term.
Additional APR listed for this product: 7.295%. ARM rates, APRs and monthly payments are subject to increase after the initial fixed-rate period of five, seven, or 10 years and assume a 30-year term.
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Rates are variable and subject to change after 3 years and your payment may increase or decrease as rates change. Advertised rate of Jumbo 3/1 ARM and Jumbo 30-year fixed rate are based on a $1,000,000 loan amount. Payment example does not include amounts for taxes and insurance premiums. If applicable, actual payment obligation will be greater.
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Finance higher-priced homes without a large down payment or multiple mortgages. As low as
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Parma 15-Year Jumbo Refinance Rates
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Parma 5/1 Jumbo ARM Refinance Rates
ARM rates, APRs and monthly payments are subject to increase after the initial fixed-rate period of five, seven, or 10 years and assume a 30-year term.
ARM rates, APRs and monthly payments are subject to increase after the initial fixed-rate period of five, seven, or 10 years and assume a 30-year term.
Parma FHA Loan Rates
The rates shown above are the current rates for the purchase of a single-family primary residence based on a 45-day lock period. These rates are not guaranteed and are subject to change. This is not a credit decision or a commitment to lend. Your final rate will depend on various factors including loan product, loan size, credit profile, property value, geographic location, occupancy and other factors.
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Parma VA Loan Rates
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National Refinance Rate Averages
Daily averages of posted rates across every lender we track, as of September 24, 2026. Use these as the benchmark for the Parma, Ohio quotes above; lenders that price refinances separately currently run about 0.057 points higher.
Parma, OH Refinance Rate Trends
Compare local Parma, OH refinance quotes against the statewide average
Daily averages of posted first-mortgage rates across our lender network, updated every evening. Because most lenders price purchase and refinance loans identically, this is the benchmark a Ohio refinance quote should be measured against, plus roughly 0.057 points at lenders that price refinances separately.
Ohio 30-year fixed rates fell 0.050 points over the past 7 days to 7.061%.
Ohio 15-year fixed rates fell 0.101 points over the past 7 days to 6.411%.
What Parma, OH Homeowners Actually Pay to Refinance
Posted refinance rates from our lender network alongside the rates borrowers closed at, from federal HMDA filings
Two different measures. The refinance premium is computed nightly from lenders that publish separate purchase and refinance pricing. HMDA figures are median note rates on loans that actually closed.
Ohio Refinance Rate Forecast, Next 12 Months
Where are Ohio refinance rates headed through September 2027?
Based on Fed funds rate futures, 10-year Treasury path, and historical mortgage spread model. If the forecast shows rates falling, waiting may beat refinancing today; the break-even calculator below shows what each scenario is worth. Not financial advice.
What Forecast Rates Mean for Parma, OH Homeowners Refinancing
Monthly principal & interest on a 30-year refinance of the loan of $136,080 (80% of the city median home value). Payment differences show what waiting for the forecast rate would be worth each month.
| Scenario | Rate | Mo. Payment | vs. Today | % of Income |
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| Today (OH avg) | 7.061% | $911 | — | 15.8% |
| 6-Month Forecast | 7.061% (6.71–7.36%) | $911 | +$0/mo | 15.8% |
| 12-Month Forecast | 7.311% (6.96–7.61%) | $934 | +$23/mo | 16.2% |
Income column = annual mortgage payment as % of Parma, OH median household income ($69,295). Above 30% is generally considered cost-burdened.
Parma, Ohio Refinance Break-Even Calculator
Enter your current loan and the refinance rate you have been quoted. The calculator shows the new payment, monthly savings, and how many months it takes for those savings to pay back the closing costs. Click a current Parma, Ohio rate on the right to test it instantly.
Principal and interest only. Excludes escrow, mortgage insurance, and any prepayment penalty on the current loan. Lifetime interest compares the remaining interest on the current loan to total interest on the new loan. Estimates are for informational purposes only.
Run the Numbers on Your Parma, Ohio Refinance
The rate is only part of the decision. Use these calculators to turn current Parma, Ohio refinance rates into monthly savings, break-even months, and total interest before you talk to a lender.
If you already own a home, enter your current rate, remaining loan balance, and the rate you’ve been quoted to refinance. The calculator shows your new monthly payment, how much you’d save each month, and the break-even point, the number of months it takes for your savings to cover the closing costs of refinancing.
CalculateEnter your loan amount, interest rate, and term length to see your estimated monthly principal and interest payment. Adjust any variable to model different scenarios: a larger down payment, a shorter term, or a rate a quarter-point lower than what you were quoted.
CalculateIf your goal is cash rather than a lower rate, compare current Parma, Ohio home equity loan and HELOC rates against a cash-out refinance. Keeping a low existing first mortgage and adding a second lien is often the cheaper path, especially for loans originated between 2020 and 2022.
CompareTell us your gross income, monthly debt obligations, and how much you have for a down payment. We’ll show you the home price range you’re likely to qualify for at current Parma, Ohio rates, so you can shop with a realistic number in mind rather than discovering your ceiling after you’ve fallen in love with a property.
CalculateTypes of Refinance Loans Available in Parma, Ohio
Homeowners in Parma, Ohio can choose from several refinance programs. The right one depends on what you are trying to do: lower the rate, shorten the term, pull cash out, or drop mortgage insurance. Pricing, appraisal requirements, and eligibility differ across each, and the cheapest program is not always the lowest posted rate once fees are counted.
Rate-and-Term Refinance
The standard refinance. You replace your existing mortgage with a new loan for about the same balance, changing only the rate, the term, or both. It is the lowest-priced refinance product at nearly every Ohio lender because the loan-to-value ratio does not rise.
Best for homeowners whose rate is at least half a point above today’s Parma, Ohio average and who plan to stay past the break-even point. Choosing a term that matches your remaining years, rather than resetting to 30, keeps the payoff date where it is.
Cash-Out Refinance
A cash-out refinance replaces your mortgage with a larger one and hands you the difference at closing. Conventional lenders cap the new loan at 80% of appraised value; VA cash-out loans go to 90%. Rates run above rate-and-term pricing.
If you hold a low rate from 2020 to 2022, a home equity loan or HELOC in Parma, Ohio usually costs less than refinancing the whole balance at today’s rate to pull out cash.
FHA Streamline Refinance
For homeowners already in an FHA loan. No appraisal, no income verification, and limited credit review, as long as the new loan produces a net tangible benefit (generally a rate at least 0.5% lower, or a move from an ARM to a fixed rate). You need 210 days since the first payment and six on-time payments.
The upfront mortgage insurance premium is reduced to 0.01% and annual MIP continues, so FHA borrowers with 20% equity and good credit should also price a conventional rate-and-term refinance, which drops mortgage insurance entirely.
VA IRRRL (Streamline Refinance)
The Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan lets veterans refinance an existing VA loan with no appraisal, no income documentation, and a funding fee of just 0.5% (waived for borrowers with a service-connected disability). Closing costs can be rolled into the loan.
The new rate must be lower than the current one unless you are moving from an ARM to a fixed rate, and you must recoup closing costs within 36 months. VA lenders in Ohio quote IRRRL pricing separately, so ask for it by name.
USDA Streamlined-Assist Refinance
For homeowners with an existing USDA Rural Development loan. No appraisal or credit review in most cases, and the new payment must be at least $50 a month lower than the current one. The property no longer has to meet the rural eligibility map.
Twelve months of on-time payments are required, and the 1% upfront guarantee fee plus the annual fee apply to the new loan.
Jumbo Refinance
The 2026 FHFA conforming loan limit for Parma, Ohio is $832,750. A refinance above that amount is a jumbo loan and stays on the lender’s books or goes to private investors, so pricing and underwriting are set lender by lender.
Jumbo refinances usually require a 700 or higher credit score, reserves of six to twelve months of payments, and a loan-to-value of 80% or less. Because balances are large, even a quarter-point rate difference is worth thousands a year, so compare the 30-Year Jumbo and 15-Year Jumbo tabs above closely. If paying the balance down to the conforming limit at closing is possible, conforming refinance pricing is often noticeably better.
Methodology & Data Sources
Independent, Free, and Unbiased Rate Comparisons: MonitorBankRates.com is an independent rate comparison service. Our Parma, Ohio refinance rate tables are free for consumers to use, and we do not receive payment from any lender to be included or to be ranked in any particular order. Listings are based solely on the rates each lender publicly advertises on its own website.
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Direct-Sourced & Verified Refinance Rate Data: We aggregate mortgage and refinance rates for Parma, Ohio directly from the official websites of local lenders, credit unions, and national mortgage originators using our proprietary rate aggregation technology and a dedicated team of rate updaters. Where a lender publishes a product specifically for refinancing, that product is listed by name; where a lender publishes one rate sheet for purchase and refinance loans, that rate is shown as the refinance rate, which is how the lender itself quotes it.
Refinance Premium and HMDA Figures: The refinance premium is the average difference between a lender’s refinance-labeled product and the same lender’s standard product of the same term, computed nightly across lenders that publish both. It is shown for context and is never added to any rate in the tables. HMDA figures are median note rates on first-lien, owner-occupied, one-to-four-unit loans originated in the most recent reporting year, from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s public Loan/Application Register.
Local, Regional, and National Coverage: Our systems constantly monitor the market to provide a complete picture of available home loan products in Parma, Ohio. We feature a comprehensive mix of licensed NMLS financial institutions, from neighborhood credit unions and competitive regional banks to large national originators available to borrowers in OH.
Daily Updates & Time-Stamped Accuracy: Our rate updaters verify and update mortgage and refinance rates daily. Because rates and APRs can fluctuate rapidly based on bond markets and economic conditions, every loan product features its own “last updated” date for full transparency.
Proprietary Lender Health & Safety Grades: Beyond tracking rates, MonitorBankRates evaluates the financial stability of every listed institution. Our Health Grades (A+ to F) and Star Ratings are composite metrics calculated using objective regulatory data, including the Texas Ratio, ensuring you compare rates from secure, reliable lenders.
How a Mortgage Refinance Works in Parma, Ohio
A refinance pays off your current mortgage with a new loan on the same Parma, Ohio home. The new lender wires the payoff to the old lender at closing, and from that point you make payments on the new loan only. Because it is a brand-new mortgage, you go through an application, credit check, and usually an appraisal, and you pay closing costs, just as you did when you bought the home.
How Parma, Ohio Refinance Rates Compare to Purchase Rates
Most Ohio banks and credit unions post one rate sheet that applies to purchase and refinance loans alike, which is why the tables above show the same lenders you will find on our Parma, Ohio mortgage rates page. For example, Citizens Bank is listing a 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage - Refinance at 7.50% for either purpose. Some lenders price refinances separately and list them by name, such as Citizens Bank’s 15-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage - Refinance at 6.75%. Across lenders that post both, refinance pricing currently runs about 0.057 points above the same lender’s purchase rate nationally. Cash-out refinances, investment properties, and second homes carry pricing add-ons at every lender.
Finding Your Break-Even Point in Parma, Ohio
Divide total closing costs by the monthly payment savings and you get the number of months until the refinance has paid for itself. A Parma, Ohio homeowner who expects to sell before that month should not refinance, no matter how good the rate looks. The calculator above runs this math with today’s local rates. A shorter break-even, under three years, is a comfortable margin; anything past five years needs a long stay to pay off.
Refinance Closing Costs and No-Closing-Cost Loans in Parma, Ohio
Refinance closing costs in Ohio typically run two to five percent of the loan and include the lender’s origination fee, appraisal, title search and lender’s title policy, recording fees, and prepaid interest. Discount points are optional and buy the rate down. A no-closing-cost refinance rolls the fees into a higher rate or the loan balance. It is not free, but it can be the better choice for a homeowner likely to move or refinance again within a few years, because there is nothing to recoup.
When Parma, Ohio Homeowners Should Wait
Refinancing rarely pays when the new rate is less than half a point below the current one, when you are more than ten years into a 30-year loan and would reset the clock, or when your credit score has dropped since the original loan. Homeowners holding a rate from 2020 to 2022 are usually better served by keeping that loan and using a home equity loan or HELOC for cash needs. Our Ohio refinance rate trends above show where rates have been over the past 90 days, and the forecast gives a sense of where they may head, so you can decide whether to lock now or wait.
Frequently Asked Questions about Refinance Rates in Parma, Ohio
Are refinance rates higher than purchase mortgage rates in Ohio?
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What is a cash-out refinance?
Does refinancing reset my 30-year term?
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What are the best refinance rates in Parma, Ohio?
- Citizens Bank: 7.50% (30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage - Refinance)
- Dollar Bank, Federal Savings Bank: 7.12% (30 Year Fixed Rate)
- GenFed Financial Credit Union: 5.49% (30 Year Mortgage (Fixed))
- Greater Cincinnati School Credit Union: 6.50% (For Owner Occupied, Single Family Homes - 30 Yrs. Loan)
- Peoples Savings Bank Urbana OH: 6.75% (30 Year Fixed Rate Mortgage)
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