30-Year Fixed Mortgage Refinance Interest Rates in San Jose, CA
Explore 30-year fixed mortgage refinance rates in San Jose, CA over time.
California Current Interest Rate: 6.034% · National Avg: 6.04%
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When Should I Refinance to 30-Year Fixed in San Jose?
In San Jose's hot market with 9.1% annual appreciation, refinance when you can reduce your rate by 0.75%+ or access equity. If you purchased 2-3 years ago, rapid appreciation likely built substantial equity. Refinancing a $260,000 loan (80% of San Jose's $325,000 median) from 7% to 6% saves $171/month. With closing costs around $6,500, you break even in 38 months. The 30-year term keeps payments low while San Jose's appreciation builds equity automatically.
Should I Do Cash-Out Refinancing to 30-Year in San Jose?
With 9.1% appreciation in San Jose, cash-out refinancing makes sense if you have substantial equity. If your home appreciated from $325,000 to $373,750 over 3 years, you could access up to $39,000 while keeping 20% equity. Popular uses: high-ROI renovations (which compound with San Jose's growth), investment properties, debt consolidation. Cash-out 30-year rates run 0.25-0.5% higher than rate-and-term, but the extended term keeps payments manageable even with a larger loan balance.
How Much Will I Save Refinancing to 30-Year in San Jose?
Monthly savings depend on your rate reduction. Refinancing $260,000 from 7% to 6% saves $171/month in principal and interest. However, your total PITI payment in San Jose includes $206/month property tax (at 0.76% of home value). Your actual payment drops from approximately $2,086 to $1,915 total. Over 30 years, you'll save over $62k in interest-plus San Jose's appreciation builds additional equity.
What Are 30-Year Refinance Closing Costs in San Jose?
Closing costs in San Jose typically run 2-3% of your loan amount. On a $260,000 refinance, expect $5,200-$7,800, including appraisal ($400-700), title insurance, lender fees (0.5-1%), and escrow setup. Divide closing costs by monthly savings to find break-even: $6,500 ÷ $171 = 38 months. In hot markets like San Jose, strong appreciation shortens effective break-even since rising home values increase refinanceable equity over time.
How Does San Jose's Property Tax Affect 30-Year Refinancing?
Property taxes at 0.76% of San Jose's home values add $206/month to a median-priced home. When refinancing to a 30-year fixed, your principal/interest payment changes but property tax stays constant. If you're quoted a new rate, calculate P&I savings ($171 in our 7%→6% example), then add back property tax and insurance for true monthly cost. Also remember: as San Jose homes appreciate 9.1% annually, your assessed value-and thus property tax-may increase over the loan's life.