When refinancing, are you refinancing the balance of current mortgage or the value of the home?

katlover asked:


I’m considering refinancing but am a little confused about the process. I cant figure out if I would be refinancing my balance or if the new loan would be for the value of the home? EX: my current loan was for $89,900 but i owe $79, 500.The value of my home was appraised for $92,000 but is now worth $140,000. So what would the new loan amount be for?

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