
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.
A new mortgage pays off your current one. The balance carries over, and the rate, term or loan type is reset.
Lowering the payment, paying the loan off sooner, moving from adjustable to fixed, or removing mortgage insurance.
A refinance has closing costs. The savings need time to cover them, and your loan officer shows you exactly how long.

Your balance, rate, remaining term and what the home is worth today.
A new loan against keeping the one you have, with the break-even point said out loud.
If it fits, the new loan pays off the old one. Support continues after.
Rates are lower than when you took your loan.
Your score is stronger than it was at purchase.
You want to pay off sooner, or lower the payment.
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.
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.
Closing costs similar to a purchase, itemized in advance. They can sometimes be rolled into the loan.
Often, though some programs waive it. Your loan officer tells you which applies.
It can, unless you choose a shorter term. Your loan officer shows you what each option means for total interest.
Possibly. Programs vary and your loan officer tells you what is available.
Tell us about your current loan and what you want to change. A loan officer compares the options and shows you the break-even point before anything is offered. Pre-qualifying will not affect your credit score.
Pre-qualify for a refinance