30-Year Fixed Mortgage Refinance Interest Rates in Seattle, WA
Explore 30-year fixed mortgage refinance rates in Seattle, WA over time.
Washington Current Interest Rate: 6.039% · National Avg: 6.04%
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When Should I Refinance to 30-Year Fixed in Seattle?
In Seattle's hot market with 10.1% 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 $618,560 loan (80% of Seattle's $773,200 median) from 7% to 6% saves $406/month. With closing costs around $15,464, you break even in 38 months. The 30-year term keeps payments low while Seattle's appreciation builds equity automatically.
Should I Do Cash-Out Refinancing to 30-Year in Seattle?
With 10.1% appreciation in Seattle, cash-out refinancing makes sense if you have substantial equity. If your home appreciated from $773,200 to $889,180 over 3 years, you could access up to $92,784 while keeping 20% equity. Popular uses: high-ROI renovations (which compound with Seattle'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 Seattle?
Monthly savings depend on your rate reduction. Refinancing $618,560 from 7% to 6% saves $406/month in principal and interest. However, your total PITI payment in Seattle includes $631/month property tax (at 0.98% of home value). Your actual payment drops from approximately $4,896 to $4,490 total. Over 30 years, you'll save over $146k in interest-plus Seattle's appreciation builds additional equity.
What Are 30-Year Refinance Closing Costs in Seattle?
Closing costs in Seattle typically run 2-3% of your loan amount. On a $618,560 refinance, expect $12,371-$18,557, including appraisal ($400-700), title insurance, lender fees (0.5-1%), and escrow setup. Divide closing costs by monthly savings to find break-even: $15,464 ÷ $406 = 38 months. In hot markets like Seattle, strong appreciation shortens effective break-even since rising home values increase refinanceable equity over time.
How Does Seattle's Property Tax Affect 30-Year Refinancing?
Property taxes at 0.98% of Seattle's home values add $631/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 ($406 in our 7%→6% example), then add back property tax and insurance for true monthly cost. Also remember: as Seattle homes appreciate 10.1% annually, your assessed value-and thus property tax-may increase over the loan's life.