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Compare Current Boston, Massachusetts Mortgage Rates

Compare Boston, MA mortgage rates and fees from top lenders. Review free, personalized mortgage rates based on your specifc loan amount, program and other factors. Easily compare APRs, closing costs and monthly payments to find the lowest mortgage rates in Boston.

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Boston, MA Mortgage Rates as of March 28, 2024
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Compare Today's Boston, MA Mortgage Rates

March 28, 2024

Current mortgage rates in Boston, MA are % for a 30 year fixed rate loan, % for a 15 year fixed loan and % for a 5/1 adjustable rate mortgage (ARM)

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30 Year Fixed Rate
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6.669%
15 Year Fixed Rate
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5.960%
5/1 Adjustable Rate Mortgage
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6.250%

How Affordable is Housing in Boston, Massachusetts?

Below we provide helpful information on the real estate market, home prices and housing affordability in Boston. Understand how much you need to earn to afford a home in Boston, including the mortgage you need to qualify for. Review the monthy payment so you can determine if owning a house in Boston fits your budget. This information is based on proprietary analysis you can only find on FREEandCLEAR and we offer it to help you decide if living in Boston is right for you.

The median home value for Boston, MA (Suffolk County) is $703,027

Based on current mortgage rates and a 10% down payment, you need to make $146,663 per year to buy the median priced home in Boston

With this income, you could qualify for a $632,724 mortgage, assuming your monthly debt expense is reasonable

Based on this loan amount, the monthly mortgage payment required to buy the median priced home in Boston is $3,396

The median household income for Boston, MA (Suffolk County) is $79,296

Based on this income, you can afford a home valued at approximately $380,105

The home price you can afford to buy based on household income in Boston is 54% of the median home value which means housing prices are very expensive. Boston (Suffolk County) ranks 12 out of 14 counties in Massachusetts and 3,119 out of 3,142 counties in the United States for housing affordability.

According to the FREEandCLEAR Housing Affordability Index, the housing market in Boston, MA is very expensive

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Loan Limits for Boston, Massachusetts

Mortgage limits affect your loan terms, mortgage program eligibility and what price home you can afford. Review the loan limits for Boston (Suffolk County) below.

Conforming loan limits for Boston, MA

1 unit: $828,000
2 units: $1,060,000
3 units: $1,281,300
4 units: $1,592,350

FHA loan limits for Boston, MA

1 unit: $828,000
2 units: $1,060,000
3 units: $1,281,300
4 units: $1,592,350

VA loan limits for Boston, MA

1 unit: $828,000

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