State Mortgage Guides 2026

Navigate home buying with confidence – state‑specific rates, programs & local lenders
Whether you're a first‑time buyer or refinancing, your state makes a big difference. Below you'll find a complete directory, current rate snapshots, and expert guidance for every state.

All 50 states – at a glance

Click any state to open its detailed guide (rates, first‑time programs, local lenders).

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

2026 rate & program snapshot (selected states)

StateAvg. 30‑year fixedFirst‑time buyer programsLocal lender spotlight
California6.15%CalHFA Zero Interest, MyHomeGolden State Finance
Texas6.32%TSAHC Home Sweet TexasTexasLending.com
Florida6.08%Florida HFA First TimeFairway Independent
New York5.95%SONYMA Achieving the DreamHomestead Funding
Illinois6.21%IHDA Access ForgivableGuaranteed Rate
Pennsylvania6.10%PHFA Keystone AdvantageMembers 1st FCU

*Rates are estimates for illustrative purposes. Visit individual state guides for daily updates.

First‑time buyer programs by state

Every state offers unique down payment assistance, tax credits, and preferred loans. In our detailed guides you'll find:

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Why our mortgage guides stand out

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Each state guide is fact‑checked with HFA data and local experts.

2026 data

Rates, loan limits, and program deadlines refreshed quarterly.

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