Maple Bluff, Wisconsin mortgage refinance rates from lenders serving Wisconsin range from 5.24% to 9.12%, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 12, 2026. Current mortgage refinance rates for Maple Bluff, Wisconsin borrowers from lenders serving Wisconsin include TruStone Financial Credit UnionTruStone Financial Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.56% at 7.125%, The Equitable Bank, S.S.B.The Equitable Bank, S.S.B.A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.46% at 7.25%, Dupaco Community Credit UnionDupaco Community Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.87% at 7.13%, Citizens Bank Mukwonago, WICitizens Bank Mukwonago, WIA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.51% at 6.625%, and Tri City National BankTri City National BankA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.17% at 6.625%. Refinance rates as of October 12, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Maple Bluff homeowners can compare 223 refinance rates from 67 lenders serving the Wisconsin area, with refinance rates as low as 6.625% from Citizens Bank Mukwonago, WI. Lenders below quote one rate for purchase and refinance loans. Use the tabs below to compare available loan types, then run the break-even calculator. 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: October 12, 2026
Rates shown are each lender’s posted rate for that loan type, which most lenders apply to purchase and refinance loans alike. Local Maple Bluff, WI lenders are listed first in every tab. Among lenders that post both, refinance pricing currently runs about 0.176 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.
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VA Mortgage Products. 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. No down payment required.
Monthly payment example on $100,000.00, 30-year amortization results in 359 payments of $665.30 and a final payment of $668.28. Payment examples do not include taxes and insurance premiums. 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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Additional APR listed for this product: 7.32%, 7.34%.
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 10/01/2025 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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The information provided assumes the purpose of the loan is to purchase a property, with a loan amount of $250,000 and an estimated property value of $312,500. The property is located in WI and is within Sauk county. The property is an existing single family home and will be used as a primary residence. An escrow (impound) account will not be established. The rate lock period is 45 days and the assumed credit score is 780. For example, at a 7.250% interest rate, the APR for this loan type is 7.335%. The payment schedule would be: 359 payments of $1,705.44 at an interest rate of 7.250%; 1 payment of $1,705.77 at an interest rate of 7.250%. The payment does not include real estate taxes and insurance. The actual payment obligation will be greater.
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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 45 days and the assumed credit score is 780. At a 7.500% interest rate, the APR for this loan type is 7.542%. The payment schedule would be: 359 payments of $2,097.64 at an interest rate of 7.500%; 1 payment of $2,098.91 at an interest rate of 7.500%. 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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Payment Schedule: 360 payments of $1,048.82 at an interest rate of 7.500%
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359 payments of $1153.70 at an interest rate of 7.500% 1 payment of $1159.00 at an interest rate of 7.500%
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For general information about the types of mortgage loans we offer, contact our Mortgage Specialists or email us at [email protected] or by phone at 715 843-4663.
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Monthly payment example on $100,000.00, 15-year amortization results in 179 payments of $871.11 and a final payment of $870.20. Payment examples do not include taxes and insurance premiums. APR is based on <= 90% loan to value. For limited cash out refinance or purchase.
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VA Mortgage Products. 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. No down payment required.
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Interest rates and APRs (Annual Percentage Rate) are effective as of 10/01/2025 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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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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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 45 days and the assumed credit score is 780. At a 6.875% interest rate, the APR for this loan type is 6.941%. The payment schedule would be: 179 payments of $2,675.56 at an interest rate of 6.875%; 1 payment of $2,676.07 at an interest rate of 6.875%. 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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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.
The information provided assumes the purpose of the loan is to purchase a property, with a loan amount of $250,000 and an estimated property value of $312,500. The property is located in WI and is within Sauk county. The property is an existing single family home and will be used as a primary residence. An escrow (impound) account will not be established. The rate lock period is 45 days and the assumed credit score is 780. For example, at a 7.000% interest rate, the APR for this loan type is 7.075%. The payment schedule would be: 179 payments of $2,247.07 at an interest rate of 7.000%; 1 payment of $2,247.25 at an interest rate of 7.000%. The payment does not include real estate taxes and insurance. The actual payment obligation will be greater.
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Payment Schedule: 180 payments of $1,348.24 at an interest rate of 7.000%
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Term: Up to 30-year amortization; 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. Investments 1% higher on the current ARM rate. $1,900 closing cost.
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For general information about the types of mortgage loans we offer, contact our Mortgage Specialists or email us at [email protected] or by phone at 715 843-4663.
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The information provided assumes the purpose of the loan is to purchase a property, with a loan amount of $250,000 and an estimated property value of $312,500. The property is located in WI and is within Sauk county. The property is an existing single family home and will be used as a primary residence. An escrow (impound) account will not be established. The rate lock period is 45 days and the assumed credit score is 780. At a 6.250% initial interest rate, the APR for this loan type is 6.679%, subject to increase. Based on current market conditions, the payment schedule would be: 60 payments of $1,539.29 at an interest rate of 6.250%; 299 payments of $1,612.20 at an interest rate of 6.750%; 1 payment of $1,611.05 at an interest rate of 6.750%. The payment does not include real estate taxes and insurance. The actual payment obligation will be greater.
Second lien mortgage position and owner occupied properties. Wisconsin properties only. Membership eligibility required.
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Adjustable Rate; PMI required over 80% LTV. 99% LTV. 30-year amortization. Minimum credit score 740+. Occupation restrictions apply. No closing costs. APR calculated on loan amount of $100,000. Rates are not guaranteed until a formal lock is processed. No prepayment penalty. Single family owner occupied homes only. Contact us for more information about investment properties or non-owner occupied homes.
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90% LTV. 30-year amortization (based on $100K loan amount). Minimum credit score 660.
Term: 360 payments (30-year term); 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. Payment Examples Payments are based upon a purchase transaction with a loan-to-value of 70%, 1-unit primary residence, and a credit score of 760 or higher. Taxes & insurance premiums are
90% LTV. 30-year amortization (based on $100K loan amount). Minimum credit score 660.
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Term: Residential 5/1 Portfolio T-Bill ARM; 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 6.250% initial interest rate, the APR for this loan type is 7.031%, subject to increase. Based on current market conditions, the payment schedule would be: 60 payments of $1,847.15 at an interest rate of 6.250%; 299 payments of $2,069.26 at an interest rate of 7.500%; 1 payment of $2,069.99 at an interest rate of 7.500%. 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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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 8.125% initial interest rate, the APR for this loan type is 7.898%, subject to increase. Based on current market conditions, the monthly payment schedule would be: 60 payments of $1,336.49 at an interest rate of 8.125% 299 payments of $1,280.01 at an interest rate of 7.625% 1 payment of $1,278.67 at an interest rate of 7.625%. 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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Daily averages of posted rates across every lender we track, as of October 13, 2026. Use these as the benchmark for the Maple Bluff, Wisconsin quotes above; lenders that price refinances separately currently run about 0.176 points higher.
Compare local Maple Bluff, WI 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 0.176 points at lenders that price refinances separately.
Wisconsin 30-year fixed rates rose 0.007 points over the past 7 days to 7.551%.
Wisconsin 15-year fixed rates rose 0.035 points over the past 7 days to 7.015%.
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.
Where are Wisconsin refinance rates headed through October 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.
Monthly principal & interest on a 30-year refinance of the loan of $706,160 (80% of the city median home value). Payment differences show what waiting for the forecast rate would be worth each month.
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| Today (WI avg) | 7.551% | $4,962 | 30% | |
| 6-Month Forecast | 7.551% (7.20, 7.85%) | $4,962 | +$0/mo | 30% |
| 12-Month Forecast | 7.801% (7.45, 8.10%) | $5,084 | +$122/mo | 30.7% |
Income column = annual mortgage payment as % of Maple Bluff, WI median household income ($198,750). Above 30% is generally considered cost-burdened.
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 Maple Bluff, 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.
The rate is only part of the decision. Use these calculators to turn current Maple Bluff, Wisconsin home refinance rates into monthly savings, break-even months, and total interest before you request quotes from refinance lenders.
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 Maple Bluff, 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 Maple Bluff, 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.
CalculateHomeowners in Maple Bluff, 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.
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 Maple Bluff, 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.
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 Maple Bluff, Wisconsin usually costs less than refinancing the whole balance at today’s rate to pull out cash.
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.
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.
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.
The 2026 FHFA conforming loan limit for Maple Bluff, Wisconsin 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.
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Direct-Sourced & Verified Refinance Rate Data: We aggregate mortgage and refinance rates for Maple Bluff, 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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A refinance pays off your current mortgage with a new loan on the same Maple Bluff, 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.
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 Maple Bluff, Wisconsin mortgage rates page. For example, TruStone Financial Credit Union is listing a 30-Year Fixed Rate Refinance at 7.125% for either purpose. Some lenders price refinances separately and list them by name, such as TruStone Financial Credit Union’s Mortgage Loans (Refinance) - 5/6 ARM Refinance at 6.00%. Across lenders that post both, refinance pricing currently runs about 0.176 points above the same lender’s purchase rate nationally. Cash-out refinances, investment properties, and second homes carry pricing add-ons at every lender.
Divide total closing costs by the monthly payment savings and you get the number of months until the refinance has paid for itself. A Maple Bluff, 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 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.
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.