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Best mortgage rates in Delaware this week

No borrower-submitted offers from Delaware yet — be the first to share yours and help other Delaware borrowers benchmark their quotes.

Data as of 19h ago · Borrower offers span the last 30 days; credit-union posted rates are refreshed weekly (Mondays).

Lowest 30-yr conventional rate in Delaware
6.125% 0.42% below U.S. avg
lowerU.S. avg 6.550%higher
Delaware median home
$360,000
20% down payment
$72,000
Est. tax + insurance / mo
$244
Property tax rate
0.55%
30-yr conventional median
15-yr conventional median
FHA median
VA median
For Delaware borrowers

How do you compare?

See where rates like yours land in Delaware this week.

Loan type

Not enough conventional 30y submissions from Delaware yet to draw a comparison. Be the first to share your quote — every submission helps the next Delaware borrower benchmark theirs.

Credit union posted rates Delaware residents can access

Posted rates from each credit union's public rate sheet. Conventional shown by default; expand the others if you qualify.

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Will these rates apply to you?

Posted rates are best-case — they assume excellent credit and 20% down. Here's a realistic read for your situation.

Not enough borrower submissions yet to show what a 700-719 borrower gets in Delaware. The posted rates below are best-case; add your quote to build this out.

Your loan
$288,000
20% down on Delaware median ($360,000)
Est. payment (P&I)
$1,750/mo
at 6.125% (best case)
Mortgage insurance
None
20%+ down avoids PMI

Rate ranges are real borrower submissions; payment is P&I (plus estimated PMI) on the reference loan, excluding taxes and insurance. Your actual rate depends on your full profile — get pre-approved for your real number, or run the calculator. Not financial advice.

At a glance — ranked by true 5-year cost

incl. points · $290,000 loan · held 5 yrs
Credit unionRatePointsProductEst. 5-yr costvs best
Navy Federal Credit Unionjoin →6.125%0.5Conventional · 30-yr$107,174best
PenFed Credit Unionjoin →6.125%1Conventional · 30-yr$108,624+$1,450
Connexus Credit Unionjoin →6.250%1Conventional · 30-yr$110,035+$2,861
Digital Federal CU (DCU)join →6.375%1.38Conventional · 30-yr$112,555+$5,381
Ranked by what you'd actually pay — points (paid upfront) plus principal & interest over a 5-year hold on a $290,000 loan (Delawaremedian). A lower rate bought down with points isn't always the cheapest loan. Your real cost depends on your loan size, credit, and how long you keep the mortgage — run your own numbers.

Conventional

RateAPRTermPointsCredit unionEligibilityEffective
6.125%6.295%30y1PenFed Credit UnionOpen nationally — Open to anyone — most members join via the Voices for America's Troops sponsorship.19h ago
6.125%6.268%30y0.5Navy Federal Credit UnionMilitary, DoD civilians, veterans, and immediate family.19h ago
6.250%6.404%30y1Connexus Credit UnionOpen nationally — Connexus Association membership ($5 donation).19h ago
6.375%6.541%30y1.38Digital Federal CU (DCU)Open nationally — Open via several association memberships.19h ago
5.500%5.714%15y0.38Navy Federal Credit UnionMilitary, DoD civilians, veterans, and immediate family.19h ago
5.625%5.876%15y1Connexus Credit UnionOpen nationally — Connexus Association membership ($5 donation).19h ago
5.750%5.960%15y1Digital Federal CU (DCU)Open nationally — Open via several association memberships.19h ago
5.750%6.047%10y1Digital Federal CU (DCU)Open nationally — Open via several association memberships.19h ago
6.000%6.202%20y1Connexus Credit UnionOpen nationally — Connexus Association membership ($5 donation).19h ago
6.125%6.278%20y0.88Digital Federal CU (DCU)Open nationally — Open via several association memberships.19h 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.

RateAPRTermPointsCredit unionEligibilityEffective
5.500%6.418%30y1.38PenFed Credit UnionOpen nationally — Open to anyone — most members join via the Voices for America's Troops sponsorship.19h ago
VA · 1 rate

For active military, veterans, reservists, National Guard, and qualifying surviving spouses. Often the lowest rates available, but requires VA eligibility.

RateAPRTermPointsCredit unionEligibilityEffective
5.625%5.900%30y1PenFed Credit UnionOpen nationally — Open to anyone — most members join via the Voices for America's Troops sponsorship.19h ago
Jumbo · 7 rates

For loan amounts above the conforming limit ($832,750 in most counties, higher in high-cost areas). Tighter underwriting.

RateAPRTermPointsCredit unionEligibilityEffective
6.125%6.307%30y1.63PenFed Credit UnionOpen nationally — Open to anyone — most members join via the Voices for America's Troops sponsorship.19h ago
6.375%6.520%30y0.5Navy Federal Credit UnionMilitary, DoD civilians, veterans, and immediate family.19h ago
6.375%6.521%30y1.38Digital Federal CU (DCU)Open nationally — Open via several association memberships.19h ago
5.750%5.928%15y1Digital Federal CU (DCU)Open nationally — Open via several association memberships.19h ago
6.000%6.217%15y0.38Navy Federal Credit UnionMilitary, DoD civilians, veterans, and immediate family.19h ago
5.750%6.003%10y1Digital Federal CU (DCU)Open nationally — Open via several association memberships.19h ago
6.125%6.253%20y0.88Digital Federal CU (DCU)Open nationally — Open via several association memberships.19h ago

What to know about getting a mortgage in Delaware

Delaware is one of the cheapest states in the country to hold a home: low property taxes, low insurance premiums, and no state-level transfer surprise beyond the (substantial) 4% realty transfer tax split between buyer and seller at closing. Budget for that closing-table cost — it often exceeds a year of property taxes.

The 2026 conforming loan limit in most Delaware 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.

First-time buyer help in Delaware
Delaware State Housing Authority The Welcome Home program offers 30-year fixed mortgages with down-payment and closing-cost assistance for first-time buyers. Program rates come through participating lenders — compare them against the credit-union rates above before committing.
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How this works

The borrower-quoted offers above were submitted by real Delaware 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 Delaware

Straight answers, grounded in the data on this page.

What is the best mortgage rate in Delaware right now?+

The lowest conventional 30-year rate we're tracking in Delaware this week is 6.125% from PenFed Credit Union, 0.42% below the U.S. average of 6.550%. It's a real posted rate, not a teaser — your actual rate depends on your credit, down payment, and loan type.

How much do you need to put down for a house in Delaware?+

The median home price in Delaware is about $360,000, so 20% down is roughly $72,000. 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 Delaware residents join for a mortgage?+

Delaware residents can currently get posted mortgage rates from Navy Federal Credit Union, PenFed Credit Union, Connexus 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 Delaware have?+

Delaware's housing finance agency is the Delaware State Housing Authority. The Welcome Home program offers 30-year fixed mortgages with down-payment and closing-cost assistance for first-time buyers. 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 Delaware?+

For most Delaware 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 Delaware?+

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 Delaware residents, and credit-union rates are copied straight from each lender's public rate sheet.

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