Refinancing a mortgage can be a great way to save money, but if you are not careful then you might find that your refinanced mortgage loan will actually end up costing you more than your original loan did. You should make sure that you do not rush into refinancing a mortgage loan, taking the time to consider whether you would be better served by keeping your current loan or refinancing with a new loan. In order to help you to decide whether refinancing is right for you, ask yourself the following questions before you refinance.
Can I get a better interest rate?
Before you refinance, always take the time to check the interest rate you will have to pay. Though many commercials and advertisements might say that it is a great time to refinance, you will find that more often than not the same advertisements will appear regardless of whether rates are low or high. Take the time to shop around before you refinance, and collect rate quotes that you can compare to your current mortgage rate. That way, you can make sure you will be paying less for your new loan than you are for the mortgage loan you currently have. If you find an exceptional deal on an interest rate then you can end up saving thousands of dollars on your mortgage over the course of repayment. Consider and weigh both the total of payments over the long term as well as any “savings” you may receive on the monthly payment. Sometimes a lower payment now means a higher cost overall, but not always.
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