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New York mortgage outlook

Live rates, housing stats and lender programs covering metros such as New York City, Long Island, and Hudson Valley.

Last updated: 2025-11-17

Median home price

$695,000

Conforming loan limit

$766,550

High-cost / jumbo threshold

$1,149,826

New York mortgage data baseline

Rates combine Freddie Mac PMMS trends with lender submissions focused on New York, so underwriting context stays accurate.

Benchmarks refresh in the week following each PMMS and MBA release.

Compliance & privacy checklist

We surface anonymised lender ranges. Formal lock decisions still require disclosures from licensed loan officers.

Model your scenario

Calculate New York payments with current rates

Blend local taxes, insurance and PMI expectations into a custom plan.

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Data source

State-Level Mortgage Rate Estimates

Provider: Blend of Freddie Mac PMMS, Zillow Market Stats, and local MLS data · Updated: 2025-11-17 · Refresh cadence: Weekly sync with PMMS release

Coverage: 12 largest U.S. housing markets by population · Notes: Synced with PMMS release Nov 14

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Primary datasets powering this state dashboard.

Mortgage data inputs

Freddie Mac PMMS

Weekly 30Y/15Y fixed averages anchor the headline rates we display.

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MBA Weekly Applications Survey

Provides spreads, points, and lock activity filtered for lenders active in the region.

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Federal Reserve H.15 / Treasury yields

Used to monitor MBS spreads and lock-strategy alerts relevant to New York.

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Cadence: PMMS weekly, MBA weekly, H.15 daily.

Use local data with this four-step checklist.

New York rate-planning workflow

1. Capture today’s baseline

Log statewide averages plus local taxes or insurance so payment estimates stay accurate.

2. Test lock/point scenarios

Model shorter lock periods, point buy-downs, and DPA stacking to see payment swings.

3. Compare active lenders

Stack credit unions, regionals, and digital lenders serving New York to capture the spread.

4. Sync with your automation

Send the selected quote to mortgage/ROI/savings tools to schedule hedges, price changes, and reminders.

Case studies that connect local rates with planning tools.

How borrowers in New York use this page

Pre-approval shopper

Balancing PMI thresholds and inventory crunch.

  • Timeline: Builder closing in New York within 60 days while competition stays strong.
  • Plan: Use this dashboard to monitor spreads, then push the rate to the mortgage calculator for tax/insurance assumptions.
  • Result: Locked a 45-day commitment with lender credits and documented PMI removal at 80% LTV.
Estimate the payment

Refinance opportunist

Watching local credit unions vs. national banks.

  • Timeline: Needs sub-6.25% to break even on closing costs within two years.
  • Plan: Track averages here, then send the short list to the ROI calculator to decide how to deploy savings.
  • Result: Floated for two weeks, locked below target, and set AI reminders for future dips.
Stress-test in ROI calculator

{stateName} rate tracker

Conventional, government-backed and specialty programs updated daily.

Conventional loans
Loan typeRateAPRPoints
30-year fixed7.00%7.12%0.25
15-year fixed6.38%6.45%0.13
FHA loans
Loan typeRateAPRPoints
30-year fixed6.63%7.25%0.50
VA loans
Loan typeRateAPRPoints
30-year fixed6.50%6.68%0.00
Jumbo loans
Loan typeRateAPRPoints
30-year fixed7.13%7.25%0.38
15-year fixed6.50%6.65%0.25
Co-op financing
Loan typeRateAPRPoints
30-year fixed7.25%7.40%0.50
15-year fixed6.63%6.78%0.38

{stateName} metro snapshots

Median prices, inventory and demand drivers across leading cities.

New York City

Popular areas: Upper West Side, Astoria, and Park Slope

$760,000
Low inventorySteady prices
Financial servicesInternational capitalCreative industries

Long Island

Popular areas: Huntington, Garden City, and Massapequa

$640,000
Low inventorySteady prices
Financial servicesPort activityRetiree migration

Hudson Valley

Popular areas: Beacon, Kingston, and Newburgh

$465,000
Balanced supplyGrowing demand
Tourism economyCreative industriesGovernment payrolls

Local lender lineup

Credit unions, regional banks and digital shops serving {stateName}.

Statewide lender

Citizens Bank

Sample APR

7.12%

Min. down payment

Jumbo financingInvestment propertiesFirst-time buyers
Large branch networkRelationship pricing

Major metros

First Republic (acq. by JPMorgan)

Sample APR

7.05%

Min. down payment

Jumbo financingSelf-employed borrowers
Relationship pricingLocal underwriting

Statewide lender

Bank of America

Sample APR

7.00%

Min. down payment

First-time buyersAffordable housing
Large branch networkMultilingual support

Assistance & incentive programs

Down payment assistance, tax credits and forgivable loans available statewide.

State program

SONYMA Achieving the Dream

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Benefits

  • Below-market fixed rates
  • 3%–10% down payment funds

Eligibility

  • First-time buyers only
  • Income limits apply
  • Must be owner-occupied

Down payment assistance

SONYMA Down Payment Assistance Loan

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Benefits

  • 3%–10% down payment funds
  • Deferred second mortgage

Eligibility

  • First-time buyers only
  • Homebuyer education required
  • Credit score 620+

Market watchouts

  • Inventory is tight in popular metros, expect bidding wars.
  • Budget for higher property taxes in urban counties.

Borrower tips

  • Lock rates once inspection clears to avoid surprise jumps.
  • Collect at least three quotes—APR spreads exceed 0.25% most weeks.

Keep local rates, ROI, and savings plans aligned

Turn New York insights into automated next steps

Export the selected quote to ROI or mortgage calculators to plan hedges, price increases, or cash reserves.

Illustrative rates only—verify with a licensed lender.

Important mortgage rate disclaimer

Displayed ranges blend PMMS, MBA submissions, and lender partners focused on New York. Your final APR depends on credit, LTV, lock period, and points.

Markets move quickly. Float/lock strategies should include cushions for 0.125%-0.25% swings plus extension fees.

FutureValueCalc is not a lender. Always pair these benchmarks with Loan Estimate disclosures and local compliance guidance.