Mortgage Rates

  • Today's Mortgage Rates

The mortgage interest rate for your OHFA loan depends on the homeownership product for which you qualify and if you choose to take advantage of down payment assistance or other product options. Rates are subject to change daily. Mortgage rates are updated every Monday through Friday at 9:30 AM.


Credit Score Requirements

Loan Type:
Conventional, USDA and VA Loans: 640 or higher
FHA Loans: 650 or higher

For advice on improving your credit score, please contact a HUD-approved counseling agency in Ohio.


Mortgage Interest Rates

Updated 7/9/25 at 9:30am

Traditional First-time Homebuyer Program
(Must Meet Target and Non-Target Income Limits by County)

FHA, VA, USDA-RD 30-Year Fixed Rate Loans
  First-Time Homebuyer Program Ohio Heroes Grants for Grads
With No OHFA Assistance 5.000% 4.750% N/A
With 3.5% OHFA DPA 6.375% 6.125% 6.250%
Conventional 30-Year Fixed Rate Loans
  First-Time Homebuyer Program Ohio Heroes Grants for Grads
With No OHFA Assistance 5.500% 5.250% N/A
With 3% OHFA DPA 6.625% 6.375% 6.500%

First-time Homebuyer EDGE, MTC Plus, Next Home Programs

FHA, VA, USDA-RD 30-Year Fixed Rate Loans
  Homebuyer Program Ohio Heroes Grants for Grads
With No OHFA Assistance 6.625% 6.375% N/A
With 3.5% OHFA DPA 7.125% 6.875% 7.000%
Conventional 30-Year Fixed Rate Loans
  Homebuyer Program Ohio Heroes Grants for Grads
With No OHFA Assistance 7.000% 6.750% N/A
With 3% OHFA DPA 7.500% 7.250% 7.375%

Refinance Program

FHA, VA, USDA-RD 30-Year Fixed Rate Loans
Subordinating Original DPA 7.125%
Conventional 30-Year Fixed Rate Loans
Subordinating Original DPA 7.750%

Additional Rate Sheet