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WalletHub: New Jersey ranks 4th among states where mortgage rates are decreasing the least

NEW JERSEY — New Jersey ranks fourth among states where mortgage rates are decreasing the least, according to a new study by WalletHub.

The personal finance company compared proprietary user data on mortgage interest rates across the country. While average mortgage rates decreased in all states between the first and second quarters of 2025, the rate of decline varied widely.

WalletHub’s report, States Where Mortgage Interest Rates Are Decreasing the Most, highlights which states saw the largest and smallest drops. New Jersey placed near the bottom, indicating that homeowners and buyers in the state are seeing less relief compared to most of the nation.

New Jersey Stats

  • Overall Rank: 47th
  • Average Mortgage Interest Rate in Q2 2025: 6.85%
  • Change in Average Mortgage Interest Rate (Q2 2025 vs. Q1 2025): -8.86%

Source: WalletHub

Here are the top 5 states where mortgage interest rates are decreasing the most:

  1. Alabama
  2. Mississippi
  3. Iowa
  4. Indiana
  5. Ohio

Here are the top 5 states where mortgage interest rates are decreasing the least:

  1. Vermont
  2. Texas
  3. Wisconsin
  4. New Jersey
  5. Hawaii

To see the full list, click here.

Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.

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