Refinancing your mortgage can be a strategic financial move that can lead to significant savings over time. If you’re looking to lower your monthly payments, reduce the overall interest paid on your loan, or access funds for other financial goals, refinancing could be the right choice for you.

Understanding Refinancing

Refinancing involves paying off your existing mortgage and replacing it with a new one. This allows you to take advantage of lower interest rates, change your loan term, or both.

 

When to Consider Refinancing

Here are some scenarios where refinancing might be beneficial:

• Lower Interest Rates: If current interest rates are significantly lower than your current mortgage rate, refinancing can result in substantial savings over the life of the loan (even if there is a penalty to break your existing mortgage).
• Changing Your Loan Term: Refinancing can allow you to switch to a shorter or longer loan term. A shorter term means higher monthly payments but faster payoff, while a longer term results in lower monthly payments but longer repayment time.
• Consolidating Debt: If you have high-interest debt, refinancing can help you consolidate it into your mortgage, potentially lowering your overall interest rate.
• Accessing Home Equity: Refinancing can allow you to tap into your home’s equity for home improvements, investments, or other financial needs.

How to Determine if Refinancing is Right for You

Before deciding to refinance, consider the following factors:

• Closing Costs: Refinancing involves closing costs, which can include appraisal fees, title insurance, and lender fees. These costs should be weighed against the potential savings from refinancing.
• Break-Even Point: The break-even point is the time it takes for the savings from refinancing to offset the closing costs. If you plan to sell your home before the break-even point, refinancing might not be the best option, unless the benefits of refinancing are immediate and substantial.
• Your Financial Goals: Consider your long-term financial goals and how refinancing can help you achieve them.

Steps to Refinance Your Mortgage

1. Check Your Credit Score: A good credit score can help you qualify for the best interest rates. If you’re unfamiliar with this process, you don’t need to check your score on your own. Once beginning step 2, we will help with this.
2. Find a Mortgage Broker to Shop Around for Lenders: We’ll compare offers from different lenders to find the best rates and terms. And if you’re working with a Mortgage Broker like CMS, kick back and relax because we’ll do all this hard work for you.
3. Gather Financial Documents while your Mortgage Broker is applying: Prepare documents like your tax returns, pay stubs, and bank statements (We will supply you with a list depending on the nature of your income and other variables)
4. Apply for Refinancing: Submit your application to your broker/bank and supply them with the supporting documents that were provided in Step 3.
5. Close the mortgage: Close is a term used in the industry in reference to successfully complete a mortgage transaction. Once your application is approved, you’ll need to finalize the paperwork and close the mortgage.

Conclusion

Refinancing your mortgage can be a smart financial decision, but it’s important to weigh the costs and benefits carefully. By understanding your financial goals and working with a qualified lender, you can make an informed decision that will help you achieve your long-term financial objectives.

Contact us today to begin your mortgage refinance process.