Refinancing Considerations

As with everything, refinancing comes at a price! If you are experiencing a financial rough-patch or one of the previously mentioned situations and think that refinancing your mortgage could be the right solution, there are a few things to know.

The first and most important thing to understand about mortgage refinancing is that if you opt to refinance during your term, it is considered to be breaking your mortgage agreement. As with any contract, there are associated penalties for breaking them and it could end up being quite costly. If at all possible, it is always best to wait until the end of the mortgage term before any refinancing is conducted.

Beyond the penalties, there are a few additional things to know about mortgage refinancing such as:

• It allows you to tap into 80 percent of the value of your home.
• It requires re-qualification under the current rates and rules, which includes passing the “stress test” again
• No default insurance is required, which could give you more lender options
• There is typically an appraisal cost and legal fees for the new mortgage agreement

Talking to a Mortgage Professional about refinancing can provide you access to even greater rates and mortgage plans to best suit your needs and what you are trying to accomplish through your refinancing strategy. The best part? Their services won’t cost you a penny. Why wait? Contact a DLC Mortgage Professional in your area today.