Mortgage Refinance in Portsmouth, VA
Lower your payment, tap equity, or drop mortgage insurance.
Work directly with Jodie Barber, a mortgage broker with 30 years of experience serving Portsmouth and all of Portsmouth City County.
Portsmouth at a glance
Home of Norfolk Naval Shipyard (actually in Portsmouth). Most affordable Hampton Roads core city (~$275K) and highest local property-tax rate (~1.24%) — a natural first-time-buyer + VA market. Great for BAH-covers-the-payment and low-to-no-down VA/FHA content.
Serving Portsmouth neighborhoods including Olde Towne, Port Norfolk, Churchland, Cradock, Cavalier Manor.
Why a refinance in Portsmouth?
Homeowners looking to reduce their rate/payment, consolidate debt, fund a project, or remove PMI.
- ✦Rate-and-term refinance to lower your payment
- ✦Cash-out refinance to use your equity
- ✦VA IRRRL streamline for existing VA loans
- ✦A clear break-even analysis before you commit
Virginia Housing Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Grant — 2% of purchase price (with a Virginia Housing Conventional first mortgage) or 2.5% (with a Virginia Housing FHA first mortgage). Qualified first-time homebuyer (no ownership in past 3 years) OR repeat buyer purchasing in an Area of Economic Opportunity; must use an eligible Virginia Housing bond first mortgage (Conventional or FHA); household income within Virginia Housing DPA income limits; within sales-price/loan limits; minimum 600 credit score; borrower brings at least 1% of purchase price from own funds/eligible gift. Cannot be combined with the Plus Second Mortgage or Closing Cost Assistance Grant.
Mortgage Refinance FAQ
- Should I refinance in 2026?
- It depends on your rate, how long you'll keep the home, and the closing costs. I'll run a real break-even so the numbers — not the hype — make the decision.
“Homeownership is a partnership.” Let's talk about your refinance in Portsmouth. No pressure — just straight answers from someone who's done this for 30 years.