A refinance could cut your monthly mortgage payment, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the right move. Even though rates spiked after the election and may rise further, there are about four million borrowers who will still benefit from refinancing, and of that, two million borrowers could save $200 or more per month by refinancing.…
According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, overall applications were down by just 0.4 percent during the week ending September 27. Not surprisingly, refinance applications were higher last week as mortgage rates have found additional room to fall following the Fed’s inaction last month. Refinance applications increased by 3 percent last week, bring the share of…
For the past few years, homeowners refinanced simply to lower their rate and their payments. With rates inching up, those prospects are no longer available but interest rate is not the only reason to refinance. I am seeing more homeowners refinance at present rates but including other debts, which offers significant monthly savings. In addition,…