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Refinancing is the process in which one replaces the original mortgage loan
with a new one to take advantage of lower interest rates or better terms or to
get cash. An alternative is taking out a second mortgage, which involves the
same process as refinancing, but adds another mortgage on the property.
By refinancing your home mortgage, you can obtain a new loan to pay off an
existing loan or pay off one loan with the proceeds from another. It's a good
idea to refinance your properties when interest rates drop and/or the property
has appreciated in value - you can lower your monthly payments, effectively
lowering the cost of the mortgage.
Some of the other advantages of refinancing your home loan are:
You do however need to consider the following in making your decision:
It is always best to calculate the savings anticipated from the proposed
refinance to the additional costs you are likely to incur from this process
before making any final decisions.