Current Mortgage Rates for a 256k Home

What are the current mortgage rates for a 256,000 House?

30-Year Average

6.24%

15-Year Average

5.49%

Rates are from Freddie Mac's weekly survey of mortgage lenders across the US (updated: 11/13/2025). Check with a lender to get a complete idea of the mortgage costs. Use the calculator below to estimate monthly payments.

Mortgage Summary

Purchase Price

Down Payment

Interest Rate

Term

years

To get the best rates, compare multiple quotes from local banks and online lenders. A small change in APR can have a big impact on your total costs for a $256000 mortgage.

Get mortgage quotes directly from lenders to confirm your APR. Fees, such as closing costs can vary by lender so it's important to get a few quotes.

Browse the chart below to see monthly and total payments based on interest rate for 15 and 30 year fixed mortgage loans.

Monthly Mortgage Payment Based on Current Rates
Price	Down Payment	Loan Amount	5.49% (15 Years)	6.24% (30 Years)
256k	12,800	243,200	1,985.86	1,495.84
256k	25,600	230,400	1,881.34	1,417.11
256k	38,400	217,600	1,776.82	1,338.39
256k	51,200	204,800	1,672.30	1,259.66
256k	64,000	192,000	1,567.78	1,180.93
256k	76,800	179,200	1,463.26	1,102.20

Monthly Payment Table for a $256,000 Mortgage

Rate	15 Year Mortgage Monthly	15 Year Mortgage Total	30 Year Mortgage Monthly	30 Year Mortgage Total
2%	1,647.38	296,528.81	946.23	340,641.31
2.5%	1,706.98	307,256.47	1,011.51	364,143.42
3%	1,767.89	318,220.02	1,079.31	388,550.28
3.5%	1,830.10	329,417.88	1,149.55	413,839.58
4%	1,893.60	340,848.20	1,222.18	439,985.94
4.5%	1,958.38	352,508.91	1,297.11	466,961.18
5%	2,024.43	364,397.70	1,374.26	494,734.81
5.5%	2,091.73	376,512.06	1,453.54	523,274.34
6%	2,160.27	388,849.23	1,534.85	552,545.76
6.5%	2,230.03	401,406.27	1,618.09	582,513.89
7%	2,301.00	414,180.07	1,703.17	613,142.78
7.5%	2,373.15	427,167.30	1,789.99	644,396.09
8%	2,446.47	440,364.48	1,878.44	676,237.43