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Finding the Best Mortgage Refinance Rate




By Sara Chambers

You may have become used to the monthly house payment that you make. But for many of us refinancing our homes is a great way to save money, lower the house payment, and unlock some of the equity already built change such as refinancing in the house.

What exactly does it mean to refinance your mortgage? When you refinance you are replacing your current loan with a new loan from another or the same institution. Refinancing could mean switching banks or other financial institutions, or you may even be able to take a new deal from your current lender. In fact, this is recommended if your credit history has a few pock marks. The lender knows your history and will be able to help you out, where as another lender may look badly upon bad credit.

Where to start? To begin, you need to determine whether or not you will actually be better off by moving your mortgage. You need to look around and see if there are deals out there better than your own. Try out an online refinance calculator or refinancing calculator. These calculators have limits, but they give a vague idea of what your month to month will look like. Back your findings up with some substantial advice. Speak to family and friends and locate a mortgage broker who is right for you. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, the "rule of thumb" is to only get a new mortgage that is at least two interest percentage points below the amount of interest that you currently pay.

Here is a bit of advice. The first piece of advice when you are considering changing your mortgage is to get good advice. Talk to a mortgage broker about the best road for you to take. This is their job; they know what they are talking about. Talk to others who have refinanced their homes. Also, you will want to shop around for the best rate. Check the interest rates in each and every mortgage plan you investigate. Ask for comparables. See where individuals in similar circumstances as you have gone with these companies.

Ask these companies to paint a picture of where you can be in the next five to ten years if you choose to refinance with them. You only want to refinance you can get a better interest rate. Also, consider how long you are actually going to be in your home. The Mortgage Bankers Association claims that the month to month savings may not add up if you are only planning on staying in your home for a year or two. Consider the future closely before going through with a dramatic financial.
 
 
About the Author
Sara Chambers is a marketing consultant and an internet content manager for http://www.homemortgagerefinanceblog.com

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