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A good rate for a primary, single-family home in for , and credit score is:
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found 60 lenders for you—rates updated Jan 8, 2026
Rates updated Jan 8, 2026
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Negotiate everything—rates, fees, and terms are not set in stone.
George RobinsonTrueRate Data ScientistLenders with low rates in NJ
TrueRate analyzed the rates lenders actually gave to buyers for the last three years and found only 6 lenders likely to get you a good deal.
| Lender | Lender fees | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 | No lender feesHighly rated | Highly rated | |
 | $0-$1095Highly rated | Highly rated | |
 | $995Mixed reviews | Mixed reviews | |
 | $995Average | Average | |
 | $1125Poor | Poor | |
 | $1125Highly rated | Highly rated |
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Negotiate everything—rates, fees, and terms are not set in stone.
George RobinsonTrueRate Data ScientistLenders in NJ likely to have high rates
We don’t accept advertising, so you can get the real lender story. TrueRate looked at 60 lenders and found that these 5 are likely to offer you a high rate.
| Lender | Lender fees | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 | $1890Above average | Above average | |
 | $1890Mixed reviews | Mixed reviews | |
 | $1740Limited reviews | Limited reviews | |
 | $1490Mixed to positive | Mixed to positive | |
 | $1490Mixed | Mixed |
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Whether a lender has high margins or is simply inefficient and passing their costs on to you, the result is the same—you’ll likely end up paying more for your home. Our data shows that if you choose these lenders you will likely regret it.
George RobinsonTrueRate Data ScientistLenders with average rates in NJ
You deserve better than what these 49 lenders historically provide.
- American Neighborhood Mortgage
- American Pacific Mortgage Corp
- Benchmark Mortgage
- Bank of England
- Bayshore Mortgage Funding
- Bond Street Mortgage, LLC
- CIBM Bank
- Cliffco, Inc
- CMG Mortgage Inc.
- CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC
- Digital Federal Credit Union
- Direct Mortgage Loans
- East Coast Capital
- Envoy Mortgage, Ltd.
- Evolve Bank & Trust
- Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp
- FM Home Loans, LLC
- Fulton Bank N.A.
- Gateway First Bank
- Guaranteed Rate Affinity, LLC
- Guaranteed Rate, Inc.
- Homeside Financial, LLC
- Homestead Funding Corp.
- Huntington National Bank
- Ixonia Bank
- Meadowbrook Financial Mortgage
- Mid Penn Bank
- Millennium Home Mortgage
- Mortgage300 Corporation
- Mutual of Omaha Mortgage
- Nation One Mortgage Corporation
- Nations Lending Corporation
- NFM, Inc
- Northpointe Bank
- Philadelphia Mortgage Advisors
- Pike Creek Mortgage Services, Inc.
- Planet Home Lending, LLC
- Presidential Bank, FSB
- PrimeLending
- Princeton Mortgage Corporation
- S&T Bank
- Success Mortgage Partners, Inc
- TD Bank
- The Federal Savings Bank
- Tidewater Mortgage Services, Inc.
- United Northern Mortgage Bankers
- US Mortgage Corporation
- Watermark Capital, Inc.
- Waterstone Mortgage Corporation
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Insights by James McTernanTomo Mortgage Loan Advisor - NMLS #1112719TrueRate report
Buying a home shouldn’t feel impossible—see what’s driving buyer stress in 2025.
What is TrueRate by Tomo Mortgage?
TrueRate is a tool for homebuyers, created by Tomo Mortgage. It uses AI and analytical models to show you what a fair mortgage rate really looks like—your “true rate”—based on your unique financial situation and real market conditions. It strips out all the bait-and-switch pricing you see all over the internet, such as rates advertised with big point fees hiding in the fine print.
Instead of giving you a one-size-fits-all estimate, TrueRate calculates what rate you should be looking for that day, using the same kinds of data that lenders themselves rely on to provide their own rate information. We’re just making it all public for the first time. You’ll be able to see whether an interest rate offered by a bank, credit union, or mortgage company is low, average, or too high—before you agree to anything.
We believe in transparency. Here’s how we crunched the numbers.
How credit scores impact mortgage rates
Your credit score plays a huge role in the mortgage process. It helps lenders—and the government organizations that oversee these lenders—determine how likely it is that you’ll repay your mortgage.
Your credit score is a three-digit number, usually between 300 (i.e., you have “bad credit”) and 850 (i.e., you have “excellent credit”). The average credit score for a new home buyer is about 720. There’s a number of different credit agencies that calculate your score (they all have different methods), but your number is based on your credit history. This includes:
- Payment history (on-time or late payments)
- Total debt and credit utilization
- Length of credit history
- Types of credit accounts (credit cards, loans, etc.)
- New credit inquiries
If you have a long history of managing other kinds of credit or debt effectively (your credit cards or car loans, for example), you’re more likely (statistically) to pay your mortgage. So, you’ll have a higher credit score, and that higher score can result in a lower mortgage interest rate.
Here’s what you need to know about credit scores, how they’re used in mortgage lending, and what score ranges actually mean.
Frequently asked questions
Your credit score is only one factor among many that lenders use to determine the interest rate they’ll offer. It’s not everything. But it does have a fairly significant impact on your interest rate.
Here’s an example from June 2025. Using TrueRate data on 30-year fixed rate mortgages, we held the home price, location, and down payment consistent, but adjusted the credit score to see how much of an impact it had on good interest rates.
| Credit score | Good interest rate range | Bad interest rate range | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 580 - 619 (low credit) | 580 - 619 (low credit) | More than 6.92% | More than 7.54% |
| 620-639 (fair credit) | 620-639 (fair credit) | 6.92% - 7.25% | 7.54% - 7.74% |
| 640-659 | 640-659 | 6.88% - 7.23% | 7.47% - 7.67% |
| 660-679 | 660-679 | 6.85% - 7.15% | 7.39% - 7.57% |
| 680-699 | 680-699 | 6.82% - 7.07% | 7.33% - 7.50% |
| 700-719 (good credit) | 700-719 (good credit) | 6.78% - 7.0% | 7.28% - 7.45% |
| 720-739 | 720-739 | 6.72% - 6.94% | 7.21% - 7.37% |
| 740-759 (very good credit) | 740-759 (very good credit) | 6.68% - 6.88% | 7.12% - 7.27% |
| 760-779 | 760-779 | 6.62% - 6.83% | 7.05% - 7.20% |
| 780+ (excellent credit) | 780+ (excellent credit) | 6.6% - 6.79% | 7.00% - 7.15% |
As you can see, a better credit score can improve the interest rate range, but it’s not a transformative difference. Once you’re within the qualifying credit range for a conventional mortgage, choosing the right lender can be far more valuable than trying to boost your credit score slightly. For example, in the same scenario above, someone with excellent credit could go to an overpriced lender and get a 7.15% interest rate. Someone with lower credit (620), could go to a good priced lender and actually get a better interest rate (6.92%).
Also note that once you’re in the “very good” credit range (typically 780+), you won’t necessarily get a better mortgage rate if you had a score of 800.
FICO (Fair Isaac Corporation) is the most widely used credit scoring system in the mortgage industry. While there are other models (like VantageScore), FICO Scores are the gold standard for mortgage lenders.
There are actually multiple versions of FICO, but most lenders use either FICO Score 2, 4, or 5, depending on the credit bureau (Experian, TransUnion, or Equifax).
When you apply for a mortgage, lenders often pull a “tri-merge” credit report with all three scores—and typically use the middle score to make their decision.
Tip: Most conventional loans require a minimum score of 620. FHA loans can go as low as 580 (or 500 with a larger down payment), but come with added fees.
Yes, you can do things right away to improve your credit score—and it’s often worth it. Steps like:
- Paying down credit card balances
- Making on-time payments
- Disputing credit report errors
- Avoiding new hard inquiries
Even a 20–40 point increase can get you into a better pricing tier. You can also explore programs like HomeReady or Home Possible, which may be more flexible for buyers with moderate credit scores.
Buying a house in New Jersey?
There’s good news for homebuyers—interest rates are finally improving. After several years of uncertainty and sharp increases, rates began to decline in 2024 and are expected to continue trending downward into 2025. While we’re not back to the record-low rates seen during the pandemic, the current direction is a positive one.
For first-time buyers, this could be the perfect opportunity to enter the market. Although rates are still somewhat elevated, they’re far more manageable than they were a year ago, which means monthly mortgage payments may feel less burdensome. New Jersey also offers a range of FHA loans and first-time homebuyer programs that can help reduce upfront costs and make homeownership more accessible.
Real estate prices in New Jersey can be high—especially in areas close to New York City—but there are still affordable options. If you’re open to living a bit farther from the city, you may find homes with more space, yards, and an overall better quality of life. For many buyers, the extra commute is worth the added comfort and value.
In short, New Jersey’s housing market offers challenges, but also real opportunities. With improving rates and the right homebuyer support programs, now may be a great time to make your move.