They did find us a lower rate on a mortgage, but after closing costs and mortgage insurance it wasn't much
better than our current mortgage — especially given that we may not be living here for more than a few years.
Early Payout: Greater of 3 months interest or Interest Rate Differential (up to 5th anniversary, 3 months interest after 5th anniversary), 10 % penalty reduction if refinanced with MCAP for term longer than current mortgage
However, it is fairly rare for rents to not change between years and if you want an apartment or house similar to what you currently have, you might find that the rent will fluctuate quite a bit between years and in the long run the rent might run higher
than your current mortgage payment.
First, if the rent is less
than the current mortgage + property tax and maintenance, you will immediately have better cash flow each month, and over time, save towards the newer house.
Early Payout: Greater of 3 months interest or Interest Rate Differential (up to 5th anniversary, 3 months interest after 5th anniversary), 10 % penalty reduction if refinanced with MCAP for term longer than current mortgage
As part of the revised provisions of the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP), plans are being made to permit FHA to refinance distressed mortgage loans for
less than the current mortgage balances.
One look online and you'll find that HELOC rates are generally 1 % — 2 %
higher than your current mortgage rate e.g. 3.75 % for a 30 - year - fixed vs. 5 % for a HELOC.
You would have to borrow it back with a home equity loan, probably with some upfront fees and possibly at a higher rate
than your current mortgage.
The FHA has now come out with a new FHA mortgage modification rule which says that when FHA loans are modified the new rate can not be more than a half percent (50 basis points) higher
than the current mortgage rate.
If the APR is lower
than current mortgage rates, the student loans are not a priority.
If interest rates decrease over time, to a level that is lower
than your current mortgage rate, the time to «refi» may be here.
That might mean you will end up paying more
than your current mortgage.
If you own a house that is worth more
than your current mortgage, you may be able to use your house as security for your loan.
We're looking at our mortgage and thinking about refinancing in order to take advantage of rates, which are about 2 points lower
than our current mortgage.
It doesn't always make sense to break your mortgage, but a good rule of thumb is if interest rates are at least 0.50 % lower
than your current mortgage rate, it's worth looking at refinancing.
If interest rates decrease over time, to a level that is lower
than your current mortgage rate, the time to «refi» may be here.
Rather than refinancing into a 10 year where you will be paying more than what you are now have you thought about a 15 year or 20 year where your payments might not be half of what your paying now but will be significantly less
than your current mortgage.