VA Rate Trends & Forecast
VA mortgage rates change every business day with the bond market — and run lower than most loans because of the VA guaranty. Here is what drives va rate trends & forecast.
What to know
VA rates track the 10-year Treasury and mortgage-bond market. Rather than predict, set a target and use alerts to act the moment pricing hits it — and remember an IRRRL makes capturing a future drop easy.
What affects your VA rate
- Your credit score and loan term
- Whether you buy discount points
- Purchase vs IRRRL vs cash-out
- The bond market and Fed policy
- Lender margins — so compare quotes
Example payment by rate
| Rate | P&I on a $300,000 loan (30-yr) |
|---|---|
| 5.25% | $1,657 |
| 5.50% | $1,703 |
| 5.75% | $1,751 |
| 6.00% | $1,799 |
| 6.25% | $1,847 |
| 6.50% | $1,896 |
| 6.75% | $1,946 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- VA Rate Trends & Forecast — the quick answer?
- VA rates track the 10-year Treasury and mortgage-bond market. Rather than predict, set a target and use alerts to act the moment pricing hits it — and remember an IRRRL makes capturing a future drop easy.
- Are VA rates lower than conventional?
- Usually yes — the VA guaranty lowers lender risk, and there is no monthly mortgage insurance, so the all-in cost is typically lower.