Best mortgage rates in Connecticut this week
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Data as of 2d ago · Borrower offers span the last 30 days; credit-union posted rates are refreshed weekly (Mondays).
30-yr rates in Connecticut over time
best available ▲ 0.25 since Jun 29How do you compare?
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Credit union posted rates Connecticut residents can access
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At a glance — ranked by true 5-year cost
incl. points · $330,000 loan · held 5 yrs| Credit union | Rate | This week | Points | Product | Est. 5-yr cost | vs best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navy Federal Credit Unionjoin → | 6.250% | flat | 0.63 | Conventional · 30-yr | $123,991 | best |
| PenFed Credit Unionjoin → | 6.250% | flat | 1.38 | Conventional · 30-yr | $126,466 | +$2,475 |
| CHARTER OAK Credit Unionjoin → | 6.625% | ▼ 0.125 | 0 | Conventional · 30-yr | $126,782 | +$2,791 |
| COASTAL1 Credit Union | 6.625% | flat | 0 | Jumbo · 30-yr | $126,782 | +$2,791 |
| Connexus Credit Unionjoin → | 6.375% | flat | 1 | Conventional · 30-yr | $126,826 | +$2,835 |
| Digital Federal CU (DCU)join → | 6.875% | ▼ 0.125 | 0 | Conventional · 30-yr | $130,072 | +$6,081 |
Conventional
| Rate | This week | APR | Term | Points | Credit union | Eligibility | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.250% | flat | 6.406% | 30y | 0.63 | Navy Federal Credit Union | Military, DoD civilians, veterans, and immediate family. | 2d ago |
| 6.250% | flat | 6.458% | 30y | 1.38 | PenFed Credit Union | Open nationally — Open to anyone — most members join via the Voices for America's Troops sponsorship. | 8d ago |
| 6.375% | flat | 6.532% | 30y | 1 | Connexus Credit Union | Open nationally — Connexus Association membership ($5 donation). | 8d ago |
| 6.625% | ▼ 0.125 | 6.697% | 30y | 0 | CHARTER OAK Credit Union | Open to residents of the credit union's chartered area — verify the specific counties or regions on the CU's membership page. | 2d ago |
| 6.875% | ▼ 0.125 | 6.993% | 30y | 0 | Digital Federal CU (DCU) | Open nationally — Open via several association memberships. | 2d ago |
| 5.500% | flat | 5.615% | 15y | 0 | CHARTER OAK Credit Union | Open to residents of the credit union's chartered area — verify the specific counties or regions on the CU's membership page. | 2d ago |
| 5.625% | flat | 5.820% | 15y | 0.25 | Navy Federal Credit Union | Military, DoD civilians, veterans, and immediate family. | 2d ago |
| 5.750% | ▲ 0.125 | 6.005% | 15y | 1 | Connexus Credit Union | Open nationally — Connexus Association membership ($5 donation). | 8d ago |
| 6.125% | ▼ 0.125 | 6.313% | 15y | 0 | Digital Federal CU (DCU) | Open nationally — Open via several association memberships. | 2d ago |
| 5.500% | flat | 5.663% | 10y | 0 | CHARTER OAK Credit Union | Open to residents of the credit union's chartered area — verify the specific counties or regions on the CU's membership page. | 2d ago |
| 6.000% | flat | 6.265% | 10y | 0 | Digital Federal CU (DCU) | Open nationally — Open via several association memberships. | 2d ago |
| 6.125% | ▲ 0.125 | 6.331% | 20y | 1 | Connexus Credit Union | Open nationally — Connexus Association membership ($5 donation). | 8d ago |
| 6.250% | ▼ 0.125 | 6.343% | 20y | 0 | CHARTER OAK Credit Union | Open to residents of the credit union's chartered area — verify the specific counties or regions on the CU's membership page. | 2d ago |
| 6.625% | ▼ 0.375 | 6.777% | 20y | 0 | Digital Federal CU (DCU) | Open nationally — Open via several association memberships. | 2d ago |
FHA · 1 rate
For borrowers with lower credit or smaller down payments. Requires mortgage insurance for the life of the loan unless 10%+ down.
| Rate | This week | APR | Term | Points | Credit union | Eligibility | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.750% | flat | 6.674% | 30y | 1.38 | PenFed Credit Union | Open nationally — Open to anyone — most members join via the Voices for America's Troops sponsorship. | 8d ago |
VA · 3 rates
For active military, veterans, reservists, National Guard, and qualifying surviving spouses. Often the lowest rates available, but requires VA eligibility.
| Rate | This week | APR | Term | Points | Credit union | Eligibility | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.750% | flat | 6.075% | 30y | 1.5 | PenFed Credit Union | Open nationally — Open to anyone — most members join via the Voices for America's Troops sponsorship. | 8d ago |
| 5.750% | flat | 6.186% | 30y | 0.63 | Navy Federal Credit Union | Military, DoD civilians, veterans, and immediate family. | 2d ago |
| 5.375% | flat | 6.068% | 15y | 0.5 | Navy Federal Credit Union | Military, DoD civilians, veterans, and immediate family. | 2d ago |
Jumbo · 11 rates
For loan amounts above the conforming limit ($832,750 in most counties, higher in high-cost areas). Tighter underwriting.
| Rate | This week | APR | Term | Points | Credit union | Eligibility | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.375% | ▲ 0.125 | 6.511% | 30y | 1.13 | PenFed Credit Union | Open nationally — Open to anyone — most members join via the Voices for America's Troops sponsorship. | 8d ago |
| 6.500% | flat | 6.658% | 30y | 0.63 | Navy Federal Credit Union | Military, DoD civilians, veterans, and immediate family. | 2d ago |
| 6.625% | flat | 6.645% | 30y | 0 | COASTAL1 Credit Union | Open to anyone living, working, worshipping, or attending school in RI, plus select MA and CT counties | 2d ago |
| 6.750% | ▼ 0.125 | 6.762% | 30y | 0 | Digital Federal CU (DCU) | Open nationally — Open via several association memberships. | 2d ago |
| 6.125% | ▼ 0.125 | 6.144% | 15y | 0 | Digital Federal CU (DCU) | Open nationally — Open via several association memberships. | 2d ago |
| 6.125% | flat | 6.323% | 15y | 0.25 | Navy Federal Credit Union | Military, DoD civilians, veterans, and immediate family. | 2d ago |
| 6.250% | flat | 6.283% | 15y | 0 | COASTAL1 Credit Union | Open to anyone living, working, worshipping, or attending school in RI, plus select MA and CT counties | 2d ago |
| 6.000% | flat | 6.026% | 10y | 0 | Digital Federal CU (DCU) | Open nationally — Open via several association memberships. | 2d ago |
| 6.000% | flat | 6.046% | 10y | 0 | COASTAL1 Credit Union | Open to anyone living, working, worshipping, or attending school in RI, plus select MA and CT counties | 2d ago |
| 6.500% | flat | 6.526% | 20y | 0 | COASTAL1 Credit Union | Open to anyone living, working, worshipping, or attending school in RI, plus select MA and CT counties | 2d ago |
| 6.500% | ▼ 0.125 | 6.515% | 20y | 0 | Digital Federal CU (DCU) | Open nationally — Open via several association memberships. | 2d ago |
What would you pay at Connecticut’s best rate?
At 6.250% (PenFed Credit Union, 30-yr conventional) — principal & interest only.
What to know about getting a mortgage in Connecticut
Connecticut carries one of the five highest effective property-tax rates in the country — on a median-priced home that adds roughly $600/month before the mortgage itself. Because the tax bill dwarfs small rate differences, total-monthly-payment math matters more here than headline rate.
The 2026 conforming loan limit in most Connecticut counties is $832,750 for a single-family home (designated high-cost counties go higher). Loans above that are jumbo — expect tighter underwriting and different pricing.
The borrower-quoted offers above were submitted by real Connecticut residents in the last 30 days. We score every submission for fraud signals before publishing, and verified offers carry a verified badge after we OCR the Loan Estimate.
The credit-union rates are taken from each lender's public rate sheet on the effective date shown. We don't take affiliate fees, sell contributor data, or rank lenders by commission. The full methodology is on the methodology page.
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Frequently asked: mortgages in Connecticut
Straight answers, grounded in the data on this page.
What is the best mortgage rate in Connecticut right now?+
The lowest conventional 30-year rate we're tracking in Connecticut this week that anyone can join is 6.250% from PenFed Credit Union, 0.41% below the U.S. average of 6.660%. It's a real posted rate, not a teaser — your actual rate depends on your credit, down payment, and loan type. Credit unions with restricted membership (military or employer-based) sometimes post lower; those are listed below with their eligibility.
How much do you need to put down for a house in Connecticut?+
The median home price in Connecticut is about $415,000, so 20% down is roughly $83,000. Many buyers put down far less: conventional loans go as low as 3%, FHA 3.5%, and VA/USDA can be 0% for those who qualify (with mortgage insurance when you put down under 20%).
Which credit unions can Connecticut residents join for a mortgage?+
Connecticut residents can currently get posted mortgage rates from Navy Federal Credit Union, PenFed Credit Union, CHARTER OAK Credit Union, and others. Many credit unions let anyone join through a small one-time association membership — each one's eligibility and exact join steps are on its page.
What first-time homebuyer programs does Connecticut have?+
Connecticut's housing finance agency is the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA). CHFA offers below-market first-time-buyer mortgage rates plus a Time To Own forgivable down-payment assistance loan. These programs work through participating lenders, so you can (and should) still compare the program rate against the credit-union rates on this page.
What is the conforming loan limit in Connecticut?+
For most Connecticut counties the 2026 conforming loan limit is $832,750 for a single-family home (designated high-cost counties go higher). Loans above the limit are jumbo, which typically means tighter underwriting and different pricing.
Does RatePerch take referral fees from lenders in Connecticut?+
No. We don't take affiliate or referral fees, sell contributor data, or rank lenders by commission. Borrower-quoted rates are submitted anonymously by real Connecticut residents, and credit-union rates are copied straight from each lender's public rate sheet.