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Best mortgage rates in Massachusetts this week

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

Data as of 2d ago · Borrower offers span the last 30 days; credit-union posted rates are refreshed weekly (Mondays).

Lowest 30-yr rate anyone in Massachusetts can join
6.250% 0.41% below U.S. avg
lowerU.S. avg 6.660%higher

30-yr rates in Massachusetts over time

best available ▲ 0.25 since Jun 29
5.756.006.256.506.757.006.006.006.136.136.256.256.256.256.25Jun 22Aug 24
Best rate anyone can join in Massachusetts Freddie Mac U.S. averageWeekly observations since Jun 29· gaps = weeks we didn’t capture
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Massachusetts median home
$595,000
20% down payment
$119,000
Est. tax + insurance / mo
$707
Property tax rate
1.14%
30-yr conventional median
15-yr conventional median
FHA median
VA median
For Massachusetts borrowers

How do you compare?

See where rates like yours land in Massachusetts this week.

Loan type

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

Credit union posted rates Massachusetts 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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Is your rate competitive?

Enter the rate a lender quoted you. We'll show it against what Massachusetts lenders are posting this week to someone who could actually join them.

We don't have enough current posted rates for Massachusetts to make a fair comparison yet.
Your loan
$476,000
20% down on Massachusetts median ($595,000)
Est. payment (P&I)
$2,970/mo
at 6.375% (best case)
Mortgage insurance
None
20%+ down avoids PMI

Got a quote in hand? Add it anonymously so the next Massachusetts buyer sees what people actually got, not just what lenders advertise.

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 · $475,000 loan · held 5 yrs
Credit unionRateThis weekPointsProductEst. 5-yr costvs best
WEBSTER FIRST Credit Union6.375%flat0Conventional · 30-yr$177,803best
Navy Federal Credit Unionjoin →6.250%flat0.63Conventional · 30-yr$178,472+$669
JEANNE D'ARC Credit Unionjoin →6.500%flat0Conventional · 30-yr$180,139+$2,336
PenFed Credit Unionjoin →6.250%flat1.38Conventional · 30-yr$182,034+$4,231
COASTAL1 Credit Union6.625%flat0Jumbo · 30-yr$182,489+$4,686
Connexus Credit Unionjoin →6.375%flat1Conventional · 30-yr$182,553+$4,750
Digital Federal CU (DCU)join →6.875%0.1250Conventional · 30-yr$187,225+$9,422
Ranked by what you'd actually pay — points (paid upfront) plus principal & interest over a 5-year hold on a $475,000 loan (Massachusettsmedian). 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

RateThis weekAPRTermPointsCredit unionEligibilityEffective
6.250%flat6.406%30y0.63Navy Federal Credit UnionMilitary, DoD civilians, veterans, and immediate family.2d ago
6.250%flat6.458%30y1.38PenFed Credit UnionOpen nationally — Open to anyone — most members join via the Voices for America's Troops sponsorship.8d ago
6.375%flat6.512%30y0WEBSTER FIRST Credit UnionEmployer-restricted membership — check the CU's membership page for the list of eligible employers, associations, and family relationships that qualify.2d ago
6.375%flat6.532%30y1Connexus Credit UnionOpen nationally — Connexus Association membership ($5 donation).8d ago
6.500%flat6.523%30y0JEANNE D'ARC Credit UnionOpen 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%0.1256.993%30y0Digital Federal CU (DCU)Open nationally — Open via several association memberships.2d ago
5.625%flat5.820%15y0.25Navy Federal Credit UnionMilitary, DoD civilians, veterans, and immediate family.2d ago
5.625%flat5.842%15y0WEBSTER FIRST Credit UnionEmployer-restricted membership — check the CU's membership page for the list of eligible employers, associations, and family relationships that qualify.2d ago
5.750%0.1256.005%15y1Connexus Credit UnionOpen nationally — Connexus Association membership ($5 donation).8d ago
5.750%flat5.788%15y0JEANNE D'ARC Credit UnionOpen to residents of the credit union's chartered area — verify the specific counties or regions on the CU's membership page.2d ago
6.125%0.1256.313%15y0Digital Federal CU (DCU)Open nationally — Open via several association memberships.2d ago
5.490%flat5.543%10y0JEANNE D'ARC Credit UnionOpen 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%flat6.265%10y0Digital Federal CU (DCU)Open nationally — Open via several association memberships.2d ago
6.000%flat6.177%20y0WEBSTER FIRST Credit UnionEmployer-restricted membership — check the CU's membership page for the list of eligible employers, associations, and family relationships that qualify.2d ago
6.125%0.1256.331%20y1Connexus Credit UnionOpen nationally — Connexus Association membership ($5 donation).8d ago
6.625%0.3756.777%20y0Digital 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.

RateThis weekAPRTermPointsCredit unionEligibilityEffective
5.750%flat6.674%30y1.38PenFed Credit UnionOpen 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.

RateThis weekAPRTermPointsCredit unionEligibilityEffective
5.750%flat6.075%30y1.5PenFed Credit UnionOpen nationally — Open to anyone — most members join via the Voices for America's Troops sponsorship.8d ago
5.750%flat6.186%30y0.63Navy Federal Credit UnionMilitary, DoD civilians, veterans, and immediate family.2d ago
5.375%flat6.068%15y0.5Navy Federal Credit UnionMilitary, DoD civilians, veterans, and immediate family.2d ago
Jumbo · 12 rates

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

RateThis weekAPRTermPointsCredit unionEligibilityEffective
6.375%0.1256.511%30y1.13PenFed Credit UnionOpen nationally — Open to anyone — most members join via the Voices for America's Troops sponsorship.8d ago
6.500%flat6.523%30y0JEANNE D'ARC Credit UnionOpen to residents of the credit union's chartered area — verify the specific counties or regions on the CU's membership page.2d ago
6.500%flat6.658%30y0.63Navy Federal Credit UnionMilitary, DoD civilians, veterans, and immediate family.2d ago
6.625%flat6.645%30y0COASTAL1 Credit UnionOpen to anyone living, working, worshipping, or attending school in RI, plus select MA and CT counties2d ago
6.750%0.1256.762%30y0Digital Federal CU (DCU)Open nationally — Open via several association memberships.2d ago
6.125%0.1256.144%15y0Digital Federal CU (DCU)Open nationally — Open via several association memberships.2d ago
6.125%flat6.323%15y0.25Navy Federal Credit UnionMilitary, DoD civilians, veterans, and immediate family.2d ago
6.250%flat6.283%15y0COASTAL1 Credit UnionOpen to anyone living, working, worshipping, or attending school in RI, plus select MA and CT counties2d ago
6.000%flat6.026%10y0Digital Federal CU (DCU)Open nationally — Open via several association memberships.2d ago
6.000%flat6.046%10y0COASTAL1 Credit UnionOpen to anyone living, working, worshipping, or attending school in RI, plus select MA and CT counties2d ago
6.500%flat6.526%20y0COASTAL1 Credit UnionOpen to anyone living, working, worshipping, or attending school in RI, plus select MA and CT counties2d ago
6.500%0.1256.515%20y0Digital Federal CU (DCU)Open nationally — Open via several association memberships.2d ago

What would you pay at Massachusetts’s best rate?

At 6.250% (PenFed Credit Union, 30-yr conventional) — principal & interest only.

Loan amount$475K
$2,925/mo+ taxes & insurance — full breakdown in the calculator →

What to know about getting a mortgage in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is a high-price, attorney-closing state where a large share of Boston-metro loans price as jumbo despite elevated county loan limits. Strong credit-union presence (many open statewide) keeps posted-rate competition healthier than the big-bank share would suggest.

The 2026 conforming loan limit in most Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
MassHousing MassHousing mortgages offer down-payment assistance up to $30,000 in Boston and Gateway Cities, with no-PMI options. 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts

Straight answers, grounded in the data on this page.

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

The lowest conventional 30-year rate we're tracking in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?+

The median home price in Massachusetts is about $595,000, so 20% down is roughly $119,000. 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 Massachusetts residents join for a mortgage?+

Massachusetts residents can currently get posted mortgage rates from WEBSTER FIRST Credit Union, Navy Federal Credit Union, JEANNE D'ARC 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 Massachusetts have?+

Massachusetts's housing finance agency is the MassHousing. MassHousing mortgages offer down-payment assistance up to $30,000 in Boston and Gateway Cities, with no-PMI options. 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 Massachusetts?+

For most Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?+

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

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