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There are two things to consider when you’re thinking of refinancing your home equity loan. They are how much you will save in lower monthly payments and how much it will cost you to refinance the loan in closing costs. Some companies have recently introduced low-cost refinancing and at times no-cost refinancing, which eliminates any out-of-pocket expenses at the time. However, you have to be careful because the companies will charge a higher interest rate or include some cost that will compensate them for doing this.
When you get this type of loan the rule of thumb is usually that the interest rate should be about two percentage points below the rate of your current mortgage for the refinancing to be of any value to you. However, with the new, no-cost loan, this type of loan could be a worthwhile endeavor. You will also have to consider how long you plan on staying in your home. If you think you’ll be moving in a few years, the money you might save month to month may never really add up to the cost of the loan and never really show up as a savings to you.
When you are making a decision such as this you really have to consider if it’s worth it. If you get a small rate cut in your mortgage, it can pay off quickly when the lender will waive refinancing charges such as legal fees, refinancing fees and appraisals. Be prepared to accept a little bit higher interest rates on this type of loan. If you are planning to stay another three to five years in your home, then it makes sense to get this type of loan. This is really an advantage, as you don’t have to pay out cash by adding whatever points and closing cost to your loan. This does not mean that you are accruing more debt. It only means that if you have had your mortgage for a few years you probably have reduced your balance by a few thousand dollars so you may be able to put your closing costs onto your new loan and still end up with a mortgage that is smaller with lower payments.
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