Wisconsin Refinance Rates - September 2026
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Current mortgage refinance rates in Wisconsin include Madison Credit UnionMadison Credit Union949 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI, 53703A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.89% at 6.24%, TruStone Financial Credit UnionTruStone Financial Credit Union2707 30th Ave, Cudahy, WI, 53110 2611A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.88% at 6.50%, The Equitable Bank, S.S.B.The Equitable Bank, S.S.B.2290 N Mayfair Rd, Delafield, WI, 53018A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.46% at 6.75%, Dupaco Community Credit UnionDupaco Community Credit Union1100 E Business Highway 151, Madison, WI, 53704 3647A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.32% at 6.75%, and U.S. BankU.S. Bank1 S Pinckney St, Appleton, WI, 53005A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.65% at 6.99%. Refinance rates as of September 14, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Use the tabs below to compare refinance rates across all loan types in Wisconsin side-by-side. Wisconsin refinance rates currently start as low as 4.49% from UnitedOne Credit Union at 1117 S 10th St, Manitowoc, WI, 53081. Rates are continually updated, so we recommend checking back frequently.
Refinance rates reflect actual verified offers from lenders actively lending to Wisconsin 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 14, 2026
Compare Refinance Rates Today in Wisconsin
Rates shown are each lender’s posted rate for that loan type, which most lenders apply to purchase and refinance loans alike. Local Wisconsin lenders are listed first in every tab. Among lenders that post both, refinance pricing currently runs about 0.091 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.
Wisconsin 30 Year Fixed Refinance Rates
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$100,000
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$300,000
$200,000
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Loan amount: $150,000; Down Payment: 5.00%; Credit Score: 740 or above. Private Mortgage Insurance is required for loans with less than 20% down payment. Actual payment obligation may be greater.
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No down payment required. $1,600 closing costs. Minimum credit score 620. Certificate of Eligibility required. APR calculated on loan amount of $100,000. Rates are subject to change. Rates are not guaranteed until a formal lock is processed.
Points are $3,240. Rates, terms, and fees as of 9/10/2026 10:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time and subject to change without notice.
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Rates effective 07/16/2026. APR is based on <= 90% loan to value and include $399.00 in origination costs. For limited cash out refinance or purchase.
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Secondary Market
Rates, and conditions are subject to change and may vary based on creditworthiness and qualifications. Payments based upon a $125,000 purchase price with 20% down, loan amount of $100,000. Taxes and insurance premiums are not included in the payment. The actual payment obligation may be greater. For example, a 30-year Fixed Home Loan for $100,000 at a 6.695% APR, the monthly payment will be approximately $644.95.
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Loan Type: Conventional*
Rates quoted are based on a purchase transaction with a loan-to-value of 70%, primary residence, and a credit score of 760 or higher. Actual rates may be higher depending on the loan amount, loan purpose, credit history or loan-to-value. All interest rates, APRs, and costs are indications only and are subject to change without notice. Contact your Empeople Loan Originator for more information. Taxes & insurance premiums are not included in the payment, if included the actual payment obligation will be greater. Rates may vary based on loan size & geographical location. Loans with a loan to value greater than 80% may require private mortgage insurance, which will increase the monthly payment amount. Cost equals discount points paid.
Loan Type: USDA Guaranteed Rural Housing**
360 payments of $972.90 at an interest rate of 6.750%
Minimum % Down Payment: 5.00%
Rate as low as; Payment: 1,536.75 *
$200,000
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Points are $2,800. Rates, terms, and fees as of 9/10/2026 10:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time and subject to change without notice.
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$100,000
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$832,750
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Mortgage $100,000 Loan Amount. Rates quoted are based on a purchase transaction with a loan-to-value of 70%, primary residence, and a credit score of 760 or higher. Actual rates may be higher depending on the loan amount, loan purpose, credit history or loan-to-value. All interest rates, APRs, and costs are indications only and are subject to change without notice. Contact your Empeople Loan Originator for more information. Payments are only examples. Taxes & insurance premiums are not included in the payment, if included the actual payment obligation will be greater. Rates may vary based on loan size & geographical location. Loans with a loan to value greater than 80% may require private mortgage insurance, which will increase the monthly payment amount. Cost equals discount points paid.
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Wisconsin 15 Year Fixed Refinance Rates
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First Mortgage - Primary Residence Only
Rates effective 07/16/2026. APR is based on <= 90% loan to value. For limited cash out refinance or purchase.
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No down payment required. $1,600 closing costs. Minimum credit score 620. Certificate of Eligibility required. APR calculated on loan amount of $100,000. Rates are subject to change. Rates are not guaranteed until a formal lock is processed.
The rates and monthly payments are per $1,000 borrowed using a single-family primary residence as collateral, with a maximum 80% loan-to-value ratio. For fixed rate loans, the rate shown is for the life of the loan.
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Get peace of mind with predictable monthly payments. Both traditional and short-term options available.
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Loan Type: Conventional*
Rates quoted are based on a purchase transaction with a loan-to-value of 70%, primary residence, and a credit score of 760 or higher. Actual rates may be higher depending on the loan amount, loan purpose, credit history or loan-to-value. All interest rates, APRs, and costs are indications only and are subject to change without notice. Contact your Empeople Loan Originator for more information. Taxes & insurance premiums are not included in the payment, if included the actual payment obligation will be greater. Rates may vary based on loan size & geographical location. Loans with a loan to value greater than 80% may require private mortgage insurance, which will increase the monthly payment amount. Cost equals discount points paid.
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Mortgage $100,000 Loan Amount. Rates quoted are based on a purchase transaction with a loan-to-value of 70%, primary residence, and a credit score of 760 or higher. Actual rates may be higher depending on the loan amount, loan purpose, credit history or loan-to-value. All interest rates, APRs, and costs are indications only and are subject to change without notice. Contact your Empeople Loan Originator for more information. Payments are only examples. Taxes & insurance premiums are not included in the payment, if included the actual payment obligation will be greater. Rates may vary based on loan size & geographical location. Loans with a loan to value greater than 80% may require private mortgage insurance, which will increase the monthly payment amount. Cost equals discount points paid.
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Interest rates and APRs (Annual Percentage Rate) are effective as of 09/10/2026 and subject to change at any time and without notice. Your actual rate is based on your credit score, loan-to-value (LTV), loan amount, and other factors. Closing costs may vary and can be obtained with the request of a Loan Estimate from UnitedOne Credit Union. Rates quoted are available only on 1st mortgage, owner-occupied homes located in Wisconsin. Private mortgage insurance may be required on loans in excess of 80% LTV (loan-to-value). Interest Rate, APR, and payment examples are based upon a refinance transaction with a loan amount of $200,000, credit score above 750, and 60% LTV. Payments do not include amounts for taxes and insurance premiums, and the actual payment obligation may be greater. Other mortgage programs and rates are available. All offers are subject to credit approval and not all applicants will qualify. Not all applicants will qualify for the lowest rate. Membership Eligibility Required. Equal Housing Lender.
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Payment: 2,025.26*
180 payments of $1,286.13 at an interest rate of 6.250%
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Secondary Market
Minimum % Down Payment: 5.00%
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Points are $2,800. Rates, terms, and fees as of 9/10/2026 10:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time and subject to change without notice.
Payment is based on a $240,000 loan at 80% loan-to-value, purchase of a single-family residence. The posted rates are subject to change without notice. The posted mortgage rates are based upon a variety of assumptions and conditions, which include a consumer credit score that may be higher or lower than your individual score. Your loan's interest rate will depend upon the specific characteristics of your loan transaction and your credit history.
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Wisconsin 5/1 ARM Refinance Rates
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Enjoy a low initial rate that adjusts with the market. Various terms and options available.
Term: 5-year fixed, then adjusts annually; Offer a fixed rate for the first five years of the loan and may vary every year after the fixed period. Example: For a $100,000 loan at 5.557% APR, the first 60 payments are $559.97, with 12 payments at $690.68 if the rate were to adjust to 7.581%, 12 payments at $831.75 if the rate were to adjust to 9.608%, 12 payments at $980.77 if the rate were to adjust to 11.637%. The maximum lifetime cap is 6%.
ARM is Adjustable Rate Mortgage. First lien mortgage position and owner occupied properties. Wisconsin properties only. Membership eligibility required.
Up to 30-year amortization. Closing costs = $1,600. APR calculated on loan amount of $100,000. Rates are subject to change. The APR may increase after consummation. Rates are not guaranteed until a formal lock is processed. Property insurance is required on all mortgages. No prepayment penalty. 5/1 ARM means that the first five years have a locked APR set at closing. The rate can then change by 1% after the first five years and every year after. The rate cannot increase more than 8% during the life of the loan.
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PMI required over 80% LTV. 99% LTV. 30-year amortization. Minimum credit score 740+. Occupation restrictions apply. No closing costs. Single family owner occupied homes only. Contact us for more information about investment properties or non-owner occupied homes.
For ARM loans, the rate/APR shown is effective 08/31/2026 and applies to the initial term. After that period, the loan will adjust to the then-current fully indexed rate.
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Maximum second mortgage 5% LTV; APR calculated on loan amount of $100,000. Rates are not guaranteed until a formal lock is processed. No prepayment penalty.; 90% LTV. 30-year amortization (based on $100K loan amount). Minimum credit score 660.
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Maximum second mortgage 7% LTV; APR calculated on loan amount of $100,000. Rates are not guaranteed until a formal lock is processed. No prepayment penalty.; 90% LTV. 30-year amortization (based on $100K loan amount). Minimum credit score 660.
Rates quoted are based on a purchase transaction with a loan-to-value of 70%, primary residence, and a credit score of 760 or higher. Actual rates may be higher depending on the loan amount, loan purpose, credit history or loan-to-value. All interest rates, APRs, and costs are indications only and are subject to change without notice. Contact your Empeople Loan Originator for more information. Taxes & insurance premiums are not included in the payment, if included the actual payment obligation will be greater. Rates may vary based on loan size & geographical location. Loans with a loan to value greater than 80% may require private mortgage insurance, which will increase the monthly payment amount. Cost equals discount points paid. 5/1 Adjustable-Rate Mortgages (ARM) offer a fixed rate at the advertised APR for the first five years of the loan and may vary every year after the fixed period for a total of 360 payments (30-year term). Your rate will change every 12 months by no more than 2 percentage points up or down, never exceeding 5 percentage points above the initial rate and the lowest your rate can be is the initial rate. When the rate adjusts, your new rate will be based on the current index (the weekly average yield on United States Treasury securities adjusted to a constant maturity of one year, as made available by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System) plus a margin of 2.75% rounded to the nearest one-eighth as long as the total adjustment does not exceed the 2.00% adjustment cap.
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Rate as low as; Payment: 1,343.93 *
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Initial Interest Rate: 5.500%. Fully Indexed Rate: 6.985%. Maximum Interest Rate: 10.500%. Months to First Rate Adjustment: 60 Months. Interest Only Term: 0 Months. Payment is based on a $240,000 loan at 80% loan-to-value, purchase of a single-family residence. The posted rates are subject to change without notice. The posted mortgage rates are based upon a variety of assumptions and conditions, which include a consumer credit score that may be higher or lower than your individual score. Your loan's interest rate will depend upon the specific characteristics of your loan transaction and your credit history.
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ARM is Adjustable Rate Mortgage. Second lien mortgage position and owner occupied properties. Wisconsin properties only. Membership eligibility required.
The information provided assumes the purpose of the loan is to purchase a property, with a loan amount of $300,000 and an estimated property value of $500,000. The property is located in WI and is within Dane county. The property is an existing single family home and will be used as a primary residence. The rate lock period is 0 days and the assumed credit score is 780. At a 6.000% initial interest rate, the APR for this loan type is 6.712%, subject to increase. Based on current market conditions, the payment schedule would be: 60 payments of $1,798.65 at an interest rate of 6.000%; 299 payments of $1,995.38 at an interest rate of 7.125%; 1 payment of $1,996.39 at an interest rate of 7.125%. If an escrow account is required or requested, the actual monthly payment will also include amounts for real estate taxes and homeowner's insurance premiums.
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First Adjusted Rate: 6.875% (thereafter variable)
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Term: 5/1 ARM (30 Year Amortization*); 30 Year Amortization*
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The information provided assumes the purpose of the loan is to purchase a property, with a loan amount of $180,000 and an estimated property value of $225,000. The property is located in WI and is within Ozaukee county. The property is an existing single family home and will be used as a primary residence. The rate lock period is 60 days and the assumed credit score is 740. At a 7.625% initial interest rate, the APR for this loan type is 7.465%, subject to increase. Based on current market conditions, the monthly payment schedule would be: 60 payments of $1,274.03 at an interest rate of 7.625% 299 payments of $1,232.53 at an interest rate of 7.250% 1 payment of $1,233.58 at an interest rate of 7.250%. If an escrow account is required or requested, the actual monthly payment will also include amounts for real estate taxes and homeowner's insurance premiums.
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SECOND MORTGAGE; APR calculated on loan amount of $100,000. Rates are not guaranteed until a formal lock is processed. No prepayment penalty.; 90% LTV. 30-year amortization (based on $100K loan amount). Minimum credit score 660.
Maximum second mortgage 7% LTV; APR calculated on loan amount of $100,000. Rates are not guaranteed until a formal lock is processed. No prepayment penalty.; 90% LTV. 30-year amortization (based on $100K loan amount). Minimum credit score 660.
Wisconsin 30-Year Jumbo Refinance Rates
As low as; Greater than $832,750
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Rate as low as; **Rate as low as 6.250%
Finance higher-priced homes without a large down payment or multiple mortgages.
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Payment is based on a $726,300 loan at 80% loan-to-value, purchase of a single-family residence. The posted rates are subject to change without notice. The posted mortgage rates are based upon a variety of assumptions and conditions, which include a consumer credit score that may be higher or lower than your individual score. Your loan's interest rate will depend upon the specific characteristics of your loan transaction and your credit history.
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. Learn how these rates, APRs and monthly payments are calculated. Plus, see an ARM estimated monthly payment and APR example. Get more details.
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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. Learn how these rates, APRs and monthly payments are calculated. Plus, see an ARM estimated monthly payment and APR example. Get more details.
Terms and Conditions for Jumbo 30 Year Fixed
Wisconsin 15-Year Jumbo Refinance Rates
Wisconsin 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. Learn how these rates, APRs and monthly payments are calculated. Plus, see an ARM estimated monthly payment and APR example. Get more details.
Wisconsin FHA Loan Rates
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Advertised rates depend on the individual's credit and key financing characteristics, including but not limited to the Amount Financed, term, loan-to-value (LTV) ratio, down payment amount, and collateral characteristics. Rates are subject to change without notice. This page is updated frequently. Approval and actual rate will depend on your credit history and loan term.
Advertised rates depend on the individual's credit and key financing characteristics, including but not limited to the Amount Financed, term, loan-to-value (LTV) ratio, down payment amount, and collateral characteristics. Rates are subject to change without notice. This page is updated frequently. Approval and actual rate will depend on your credit history and loan term.
Federal Housing Administration loan paid off in a set number of years (term), typically 30 or 15 years. The interest rate remains the same for the entire life of the mortgage. Learn More
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Wisconsin VA Loan Rates
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No down payment required. $1,600 closing costs. Minimum credit score 620. Certificate of Eligibility required. APR calculated on loan amount of $100,000. Rates are subject to change. Rates are not guaranteed until a formal lock is processed.
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No down payment required. $1,600 closing costs. Minimum credit score 620. Certificate of Eligibility required. APR calculated on loan amount of $100,000. Rates are subject to change. Rates are not guaranteed until a formal lock is processed.
Points are $3,240. Rates, terms, and fees as of 9/10/2026 10:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time and subject to change without notice.
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Term: Federal VA 30 Year Fixed Rate; Terms and Conditions for Federal VA 30 Year Fixed Rate
Advertised rates depend on the individual's credit and key financing characteristics, including but not limited to the Amount Financed, term, loan-to-value (LTV) ratio, down payment amount, and collateral characteristics. Rates are subject to change without notice. This page is updated frequently. Approval and actual rate will depend on your credit history and loan term.
Advertised rates depend on the individual's credit and key financing characteristics, including but not limited to the Amount Financed, term, loan-to-value (LTV) ratio, down payment amount, and collateral characteristics. Rates are subject to change without notice. This page is updated frequently. Approval and actual rate will depend on your credit history and loan term.
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National Refinance Rate Averages
Daily averages of posted rates across every lender we track, as of September 12, 2026. Use these as the benchmark for the Wisconsin quotes above; lenders that price refinances separately currently run about 0.091 points higher.
Wisconsin Refinance Rate Trends
Compare local Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin refinance quote should be measured against, plus roughly 0.091 points at lenders that price refinances separately.
Wisconsin 30-year fixed rates rose 0.052 points over the past 7 days to 6.823%.
Wisconsin 15-year fixed rates rose 0.061 points over the past 7 days to 6.283%.
What Wisconsin 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.
Wisconsin Refinance Rate Forecast, Next 12 Months
Where are Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin Homeowners Refinancing
Monthly principal & interest on a 30-year refinance of the loan of $213,200 (80% of the state 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 (WI avg) | 6.823% | $1,393 | — | 21.6% |
| 6-Month Forecast | 6.823% (6.47–7.12%) | $1,393 | +$0/mo | 21.6% |
| 12-Month Forecast | 7.073% (6.72–7.37%) | $1,429 | +$36/mo | 22.1% |
Income column = annual mortgage payment as % of Wisconsin median household income ($77,485). Above 30% is generally considered cost-burdened.
Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin Refinance
The rate is only part of the decision. Use these calculators to turn current Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin
Homeowners across Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin lender because the loan-to-value ratio does not rise.
Best for homeowners whose rate is at least half a point above today’s Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 baseline in Wisconsin is $832,750 for most counties, higher in designated high-cost areas. A refinance above the county limit is a jumbo loan, priced and underwritten 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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.
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How a Mortgage Refinance Works in Wisconsin
A refinance pays off your current mortgage with a new loan on the same Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin Refinance Rates Compare to Purchase Rates
Most Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin mortgage rates page. For example, Madison Credit Union is listing a First Mortgage Refinance - 30 Year Fixed Rate at 6.24% for either purpose. Some lenders price refinances separately and list them by name, such as Madison Credit Union’s First Mortgage Refinance - 15 Year Fixed Rate at 5.49%. Across lenders that post both, refinance pricing currently runs about 0.091 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 Wisconsin
Divide total closing costs by the monthly payment savings and you get the number of months until the refinance has paid for itself. A Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin
Refinance closing costs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin
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What are the best refinance rates in Wisconsin?
- Madison Credit Union: 6.24% (First Mortgage Refinance - 30 Year Fixed Rate)
- TruStone Financial Credit Union: 6.50% (30-Year Fixed Rate Refinance)
- The Equitable Bank, S.S.B.: 6.75% (30 Year Fixed Refinance)
- Dupaco Community Credit Union: 6.75% (Refinance: 30-Year Fixed Conventional or less)
- U.S. Bank: 6.99% (30-year fixed refinance)
Refinance Rates by City in Wisconsin
