Mortgage Refinance in Seattle, WA
Lower your payment, tap equity, or drop mortgage insurance.
Work directly with Jodie Barber, a mortgage broker with 30 years of experience serving Seattle and all of King County.
Seattle at a glance
Largest WA metro; Redfin 3-mo median ~$879K (single-month June reads reached ~$985K). Above the $1,063,750 King limit -> jumbo is a real product here. Inventory at a 14-year high is softening prices. Conventional/jumbo, FTHB and refi lead; VA is secondary.
Serving Seattle neighborhoods including Ballard, Capitol Hill, Queen Anne, West Seattle, Fremont, Columbia City.
Why a refinance in Seattle?
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
WSHFC Home Advantage (DPA) — Up to 5% of the first-mortgage amount. Pair with a Home Advantage first mortgage; ~620 min FICO; homebuyer education required; not limited to first-time buyers; income limits up to $180,000 in King/Pierce/Snohomish (lower in other counties). A needs-based option offers up to $10,000 at 1% interest, deferred 30 years.
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 Seattle. No pressure — just straight answers from someone who's done this for 30 years.