*
Lower your
monthly payment, perhaps dramatically, while increasing your financial
flexibility and cash flow.
* Pay
much less in interest and pay your mortgage off sooner, increasing
your equity faster.
*
Get cash back at closing to use as you wish long overdue
remodeling project, refurnish and update your home, pay educational
expenses, start a business or even take a much needed vacation.
You pick. The cash is yours.
* Pay off and consolidate
other high interest debts like credit cards, auto and personal
loans.
* Save time and money
with one easy low payment.
* Have
more money available to save in case of unexpected bills.
Does Refinancing
Make Sense For You?
To
determine whether refinancing makes sense for you, youll first
need to jettison the idea that theres some rule of thumb that
can make the decision for you. It used to be, back in the day when
everybody got 30-year fixed mortgages and refinancing costs were
high, that interest rates had to fall at least two points below
your current rate for refinancing to make sense.
Now there are
so many different kinds of mortgages -- 20-year fixed, 15-year fixed,
adjustable rate and hybrid mortgages that are fixed for 3 to 10
years before becoming adjustable, and the hugely popular Pic-a-Pay
home loan - and so much competition driving down costs that there
isn't a particular rule of thumb for refinancing anymore. And remember,
if youre only talking to just your current lender about refinancing,
you could be making a big mistake by not
taking advantage of the competition. That's where talking with
us could save you big dollars.
Refinancing
is often a sound financial choice that can allow you to meet a variety
of needs, as mentioned above. So if it makes sense for your unique
financial situation, then you should go ahead and refinance. Some
homeowners may want a little financial breathing room by switching
from a larger payment 15-year loan to a 30-year loan, as an example.
Others may want
to shortening their term of a mortgage. A 20-year mortgage may be
just right for them. With the low rates that we have today the higher
payments on a shorter term loan are much easier to afford and you'll
save tens-of-thousands of dollars in interest charges over the life
of the loan.
Also, many homeowners
are switching from their adjustable rate mortgages to fixed rate
mortgages right now. However, if you know you will be selling your
home in a relatively short period of time, refinancing to an even
shorter term adjustable could allow you to save quite a lot before
you move. If you have a balloon payment coming due soon, you definitely
should be looking to refinance. So, you see, it just depends on
what you want to accomplish and what kind of a time-line you have
to work with.
Check Your
Savings
Use the refinancing
mortgage calculators to see
if it makes sense for you to refinance. Experiment with how different
interest rates, terms, loan amounts and number of payments will
affect your monthly outlay and overall loan expense. Don't forget
that as a homeowner you can take "cash" out of your property
and use it as you wish. Loan programs now allow you to go as high
as 125% of the value of your property. Borrowing against the equity
in your home can be a low cost and usually tax deductible way to
get needed cash or pay off debts. Mortgage interest rates are often
less than other types of consumer loans, and the potential tax deductibility
of the interest can reduce the "after tax" cost even further.
Consult your tax advisor for more information.
Call Us
There are many more home loan options available to you now than
ever before. Deciding which one is right for you can be confusing.
Give us a call at 619-471-1799and we'll help you sort your choices
out. Or, if you prefer, you can e-mail us at
and we'll respond promptly. And remember this, a mortgage isn't
just a home loan anymore, but a tool to use to help you reach your
financial and investment goals!
Yes, do what
many San Diegans are doing right now. These low interest rates can
help you save a bundle of cash...and even put some in your pocket!
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