To “Refinance” means to revise an existing mortgage. The current mortgage is paid off and is replaced by a new mortgage. People typically refinance to lower their interest rate, pay off debt, cash-out equity, or change loan type/terms.

Mortgage rates may not be as low as they once were, but over 40% of homeowners have a higher rate than today’s market rate. Many could save thousands by refinancing. Are you one of them?

How much can you save by Refinancing? The short answer is to this question is, it depends. With Credit Card and Installment Debt being at all-time highs the savings opportunity utilizing the equity in ones home can be substantial, BUT refinancing your home can have certain costs associated with it; therefore you will need to evaluate whether the benefits outweighs the costs to refinance your existing home loan.

Below you will find some basic knowledge and things to consider when trying to determine if a refinance makes sense for you.

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