In Illinois, most refinance projects cost between $2,000 and $10,000 per refinance, with a typical price near $5,000. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical refinance cost
$2,000 – $10,000
per refinance · typical $5,000
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Refinance cost breakdown
- Rate-and-term refi$3,000 – $7,000typical $5,000
- Cash-out refi$4,000 – $10,000typical $7,000
- Streamline refi (FHA/VA)$1,500 – $4,000typical $2,500
At a glance
- Typical range$2,000 – $10,000
- Unitper refinance
- Cities covered50
What Refinancing costs
Refinancing replaces your existing mortgage with a new one, often to lower the rate or tap equity. Closing costs typically 2–5% of the loan, averaging $5k–$10k. Break-even point depends on monthly savings.
By city in Illinois
- Addison
- Alton
- Arlington Heights
- Belleville
- Berwyn
- Bolingbrook
- Buffalo Grove
- Calumet City
- Carbondale
- Carol Stream
- Carpentersville
- Champaign
- Chicago
- Cicero
- Crystal Lake
- DeKalb
- Decatur
- Des Plaines
- Downers Grove
- Elgin
- Elmhurst
- Evanston
- Glenview
- Hanover Park
- Hoffman Estates
- Joliet
- Kankakee
- Lombard
- Moline
- Mount Prospect
- Naperville
- Normal
- Oak Lawn
- Oak Park
- Orland Park
- Palatine
- Park Ridge
- Peoria
- Rock Island
- Rockford
- Romeoville
- Round Lake Beach
- Schaumburg
- Skokie
- Springfield
- Streamwood
- Tinley Park
- Urbana
- Waukegan
- Wheaton
Frequently asked questions
How much does refinancing cost?
Typical closing costs are 2–5% of the loan amount, so $2,000–$10,000. Some lenders offer no-closing-cost options with a higher rate.
When does refinancing make sense?
If you can lower your rate by at least 1% and plan to stay long enough to recoup costs, usually 2–5 years. Cash-out refis can fund projects.
How can I reduce costs?
Compare lender fees, negotiate closing costs, ask about lender credits, and consider a streamline program if eligible.