refinancing: Should I Shorten My Mortgage Term, Important Factors To Consider - 01/12/21 10:57 AM
When you first bought your home a few years ago, perhaps you started off with a 30 year mortgage. Now, you are considering refinancing and changing it to a 20 year or even a 15 year mortgage.
Shortening your mortgage term and refinancing can be a smart financial move, but before you make this decision there are a number of factors that you should consider.
Switching to a shorter mortgage will mean that your monthly payments will be higher, but you will be 100% paid off much sooner and you will save thousands of dollars in interest rates. Here are a few of … (0 comments)

refinancing: The Required Steps For A Smooth Mortgage Refinance Process - 10/29/20 01:03 PM
There are lots of people who have heard that one of the top ways to ensure the best mortgage rate possible is to refinance. At the same time, it is critical to make sure that this process is planned out accordingly.
Therefore, there are a few steps that everyone has to follow to make sure they are able to handle the mortgage refinancing process in a smooth manner that leads to the best rate possible.
Ask If A Refinance Is The Right Step
There are a lot of people who assume that a mortgage refinance is a financial win; however, it is important to … (0 comments)

refinancing: Should Homeowners Refinance? - 10/02/20 03:22 PM
Most people have heard the saying that it might be a good idea to refinance if mortgage rates drop. For those who might not know, refinancing is essentially taking out a new loan to replace the old one because the new loan has a lower interest rate.
This could shorten the time span of a long time and reduce monthly payments, or save money on the total cost of the home. At the same time, refinancing is not right for everyone. How can homeowners determine if refinancing is right for them? 
Do They Qualify?
Just because there are lower interest rates available does not … (1 comments)

refinancing: How to Choose Between Refinancing Now or Waiting Until You Need Money - 08/27/20 12:18 PM
Refinancing your existing mortgage may provide you with the opportunity to lower your interest rate, reduce your mortgage payment and adjust your loan term. For those homeowners who have lived in their home for more than a few years, pulling equity out of the property for everything from a luxurious vacation to making home improvements is a tempting potential benefit.
However, with property values and interest rates adjusting frequently, you may wonder if now is the best time to refinance your mortgage.
Using Equity From Your Refinance
One factor to consider when debating between refinancing now and waiting relates to pulling equity out of … (0 comments)

refinancing: 3 Signs It Is Time For You To Refinance Your Mortgage - 05/14/20 08:50 AM
If you are looking for ways to save money on your mortgage, refinancing might be a good option. For those who might not know, refinancing can help a homeowner reduce monthly mortgage payments by switching to a lower interest rate. 
Basically, the homeowner takes out one loan at a lower interest rate to pay off the old loan, which is at a higher interest rate. While the homeowner may have to pay closing costs a second time, this could save someone hundreds of thousands of dollars over the life of the loan. Furthermore, those who want to pay off their loan more … (1 comments)

refinancing: How To Turn A “Dumb” Home Into A Smart Home - 07/03/19 12:08 PM
Having a “smart home” is a trend that is popular. What does it actually mean? Smart home technology improves energy-efficiency, increases security, and creates more convenience for the home’s occupants.
Innovative smart home technology improves with the deployment of the Internet of Things (IoT), 5G wireless broadband, and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) programming. Many things that an owner and/or occupant of a home needs or wants may be done for them by smart home technology.
Energy-Efficiency
Green energy systems include installing energy-efficient windows and perhaps solar panels along with battery storage. Moreover, by managing micro-zones within a home, money is saved by … (1 comments)

 
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