Current Mortgage Rates for a 279k Home

What are the current mortgage rates for a 279,000 House?

30-Year Average

6.00%

15-Year Average

5.43%

Rates are from Freddie Mac's weekly survey of mortgage lenders across the US (updated: 3/5/2026). 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 $279000 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	5.43% (15 Years)	6.00% (30 Years)
279k	13,950	265,050	2,155.85	1,589.11
279k	27,900	251,100	2,042.38	1,505.47
279k	41,850	237,150	1,928.92	1,421.83
279k	55,800	223,200	1,815.45	1,338.20
279k	69,750	209,250	1,701.98	1,254.56
279k	83,700	195,300	1,588.52	1,170.92

Monthly Payment Table for a $279,000 Mortgage

Rate	15 Year Mortgage Monthly	15 Year Mortgage Total	30 Year Mortgage Monthly	30 Year Mortgage Total
2%	1,795.39	323,170.07	1,031.24	371,245.80
2.5%	1,860.34	334,861.54	1,102.39	396,859.43
3%	1,926.72	346,810.10	1,176.28	423,459.09
3.5%	1,994.52	359,014.01	1,252.83	451,020.48
4%	2,063.73	371,471.28	1,331.99	479,515.92
4.5%	2,134.33	384,179.63	1,413.65	508,914.73
5%	2,206.31	397,136.56	1,497.73	539,183.64
5.5%	2,279.66	410,339.31	1,584.13	570,287.27
6%	2,354.36	423,784.90	1,672.75	602,188.55
6.5%	2,430.39	437,470.12	1,763.47	634,849.12
7%	2,507.73	451,391.56	1,856.19	668,229.83
7.5%	2,586.36	465,545.61	1,950.81	702,291.05
8%	2,666.27	479,928.48	2,047.20	736,993.14