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The rule of thumb used to be that you refinance your home when prevailing interest rates fall 2 percentage points or more below the rate at which your home is currently financed. In other words, if you financed your home at 7% interest, and the rate today is 5% or less, you will save money by refinancing. This answer does not take into account offers to refinance your home without fees, or with reduced fees. Take extra care to find out how the lending institution makes money on refinancing you if they don't charge any fees. They would not be offering refinance unless they make money somehow. Be careful who you refinance with. Some companies will sell your mortgage to other finance companies, and some promise never to do that. The disadvantage to you if they sell your mortgage to another lender is that you may get crappy service, or the new lender may not have payment terms as good as the original lender. Be smart and avoid adjustable mortgages (ARM's). Pay as large a down payment as you can, and accept only fixed term, fixed rate mortgages. Bear in mind that you want to stay in a home at least 7 years if you want to break even on the sale, if you decide to sell.
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Should you refinance your car loans before or after you buy a home?
There is no set rule on whether or not you should refinance your car loans before or after buying a house. This is your choice.
How do you refinance a house that you owe more than it's worth?
Generally, no new lender will allow a refinance in that situation. You should speak with your lender.Generally, no new lender will allow a refinance in that situation. You should speak with your lender.Generally, no new lender will allow a refinance in that situation. You should speak with your lender.Generally, no new lender will allow a refinance in that situation. You should speak with your lender.
What do you have to do to refinance your mortgage?
You have to go to the bank that has the loan on your house. They will have you fill out a bunch of paperwork. After that they will refinance your house.
Can I refinance my mortgage if I have low equity in my house?
Yes it is possible to refinance your house if you have low equity. But you must have at least 20 percent equity before your refinance will be apporoved.
Why do people Refinance a house?
People refinance a house because they need money quickly. They might need money for a sudden illness, unexpected home repair or job loss. They also might refinance if the interest rates are low enough.
Should you refinance your car loans before or after you buy a home?
There is no set rule on whether or not you should refinance your car loans before or after buying a house. This is your choice.
How do you refinance a house that you owe more than it's worth?
Generally, no new lender will allow a refinance in that situation. You should speak with your lender.Generally, no new lender will allow a refinance in that situation. You should speak with your lender.Generally, no new lender will allow a refinance in that situation. You should speak with your lender.Generally, no new lender will allow a refinance in that situation. You should speak with your lender.
What do you have to do to refinance your mortgage?
You have to go to the bank that has the loan on your house. They will have you fill out a bunch of paperwork. After that they will refinance your house.
Can I refinance my mortgage if I have low equity in my house?
Yes it is possible to refinance your house if you have low equity. But you must have at least 20 percent equity before your refinance will be apporoved.
What websites explain how home refinance rates work?
There are many places to find information about home refinance rates online. You should check with many of your local banks to determine what the best prices are for your house, and what is affordable for you.
Why do people Refinance a house?
People refinance a house because they need money quickly. They might need money for a sudden illness, unexpected home repair or job loss. They also might refinance if the interest rates are low enough.
Every person should refinance their mortgage after five years.?
Every person should refinance their mortgage after five years.
If you want to refinance your home and your grandmother is on the deed also but you pay the taxes and insurance can you refinance by yourself since you live there?
Depending on what state you are in you should be able to refinance the house yourself. I would consult the new mortgage company you plan on going to and advise them that your grandmother is on the deed sometimes it doesnt even matter and you should be able to go through with everything.....Good luck!
How can a person get a refinance mortgage?
An individual can get a refinance mortgage on their house by applying from one. Not everyone would be accepted though because their are some qualifications.
How can get the information about refinance rates?
There are quite a lot of Refinance sites on the web I am including a couple www.tdcanadatrust.com/Refinancing , and this site www.calcxml.com/calculators/should-I-refinance-my-mortgage
What kind of loan do you get when you refinance your house?
u get a pot load of money
If someone is looking to refinance mortgage what is the first tip they should follow?
If somebody is looking to refinance their mortgage the first thing they should look at is how much they can afford to pay per month. Secondly, they should look at any fees involved with the refinance process.
