Articles Tagged ‘mortgage refinance’

Should You Downsize Your Mortgage?
Monday, May 9th, 2011
Should You Downsize Your MortgageWhen interest rates drop, homeowners tend to flock to mortgage lenders hoping to refinance. In good economic times, they are usually looking to not only take advantage of lower interest rates, but tap into their home equity for some extra cash. But in the face of dropping home prices, many are simply hoping to lower their monthly payments or pay down their mortgages more quickly. Sometimes refinancing is a good idea. But surprisingly, getting that lower interest rate can sometimes cost you more than staying with your current mortgage. Here is advice on some things to consider before you refinance...

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Best Reasons to Refinance a Mortgage
Monday, February 14th, 2011
Best Reasons to Refinance a MortgageThere are a number of reasons that people may want to review their current mortgages and consider moving to refinance. Understanding the cost versus the benefits can be the best step in moving in the best direction for each individual need. Some of the questions to consider are have interest rates fallen? Do you expect them to go up? Has your credit score changed so that you might be eligible for a lower-rate mortgage? Would you like to switch into a different type of mortgage? How you answer these questions will influence your decision to refinance your mortgage. But...

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