Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Is mortgage Refinancing Actually Worth It?

These are some questions that should be asked your Little Rock Mortgage lender so you can make informed choices.

Is there a maximum limit on each rate change?

How frequently will the regular payment be adjusted?

Is there a pre-payment penalty clause?

This involves additional charges for clearing the loan before maturity. About eighty percent of all loans in the U. S. Are paid off early.

Does the bank require mortgage insurance?

Is the loan serviced domestically or is the servicing sold? The general rule is to think about refinancing if rates are at least 2% lower than your present rate.

Are you planning to sell the house at any time? If that is so how far into the future? It would possibly not be profitable to refinance now.

Will you have to pay a penalty for closing the current loan? This is going to be important sufficient to change your mind about refinancing.

Is your loan owned by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac and if that is so do you have at least five pc equity in your home? The bigger the Loan-To-Value ( LTV ) number the better for you.

Most banks need you to have at least ten percent equity in your house to qualify. Contact the company where your mortgage payments are sent and ask them about your LTV.

Because each situation is unique, there are a few more things to think about.
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