Gordon H. Smith asked: First we need to know what refinance is before going further. Refinance is a new loan taken out by borrower to pay off the original loan. One should know that all lenders are in business and when talking of business, it should have a profit. A lender will not refinance a [...]
Carrie Reeder asked: Saving money through a mortgage refi is more than just finding the lowest interest rates. You can further cut fees and costs through the structure of your loan, avoiding PMI, and buying lower interest rates.Close Credit Card AccountsClose inactive credit card accounts to improve your credit score, making you eligible for lower [...]
C.L. Haehl asked: You initially chose an 80/20 or 70/30 loan for one of two reasons: you don’t have funds available for a down payment or you want to avoid having to pay private mortgage insurance (PMI). You have two loans: one for the majority percentage of the mortgage; the other for a minority percentage [...]
Rony Walker asked: If you’re enticed to get a refinance mortgage loan because of the incredibly low initial rates, you’re actually looking at a teaser. Because most people believe that low rates indicate the best deal, they fall for the trap and find themselves locked in the vicious grip of a loan they cannot afford.What [...]
Carrie Reeder asked: Refinancing your mortgage can save you money through lower interest rates and smaller monthly payments. You can also choose to cash out all or part of your equity to pay off bills or to remodel your home. But which lender is best for you really depends on your credit.For those with near [...]