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Refinance your home.

A new loan in place of the one you have, to change the rate, the term or the type of loan. What it costs and when it pays off, explained first.

Refinancing, at a glance.

What it is

A new mortgage pays off your current one. The balance carries over, and the rate, term or loan type is reset.

Often used for

Lowering the payment, paying the loan off sooner, moving from adjustable to fixed, or removing mortgage insurance.

Keep in mind

A refinance has closing costs. The savings need time to cover them, and your loan officer shows you exactly how long.

How it works

  1. 1

    We look at your current loan

    Your balance, rate, remaining term and what the home is worth today.

  2. 2

    Your loan officer compares the options

    A new loan against keeping the one you have, with the break-even point said out loud.

  3. 3

    You choose, then we close

    If it fits, the new loan pays off the old one. Support continues after.

Who it tends to fit.

Rates have moved

Rates are lower than when you took your loan.

Credit has improved

Your score is stronger than it was at purchase.

A different term fits

You want to pay off sooner, or lower the payment.

Staying long enough

You plan to keep the home past the break-even point.

If you plan to move soon, the closing costs may outweigh the savings. Your loan officer tells you plainly.

Questions about refinancing.

When does a refinance make sense?

When the savings cover the closing costs within the time you plan to keep the home. Your loan officer calculates the break-even for your loan.

What does it cost?

Closing costs similar to a purchase, itemized in advance. They can sometimes be rolled into the loan.

Will I need an appraisal?

Often, though some programs waive it. Your loan officer tells you which applies.

Does it reset my loan term?

It can, unless you choose a shorter term. Your loan officer shows you what each option means for total interest.

Can I refinance with less than perfect credit?

Possibly. Programs vary and your loan officer tells you what is available.

Other ways to refinance