Refinance
Refinancing, only when the math works
I'd rather tell you to keep your current loan than sell you a refinance that never breaks even. Here's how the decision actually gets made.
Lower the rate or shorten the term
A rate-and-term refinance replaces your loan without taking cash out. The only test that matters is break-even: closing costs divided by monthly savings. If you're moving before that month arrives, I'll tell you not to do it.
Take cash out
A cash-out refinance turns equity into funds for renovations, debt consolidation or an investment down payment. We compare it against a HELOC before you commit to resetting your first mortgage.
Drop mortgage insurance
If you bought with 3%–5% down and values have risen, moving to conventional financing can remove monthly mortgage insurance entirely, sometimes worth more than a rate change.
Consolidate high-rate debt
Rolling revolving balances into a mortgage can cut total monthly outflow, but it converts unsecured debt into debt secured by your home. We run the tradeoff honestly, both ways.
Refinance programs
Refinance (Rate & Term)
A rate-and-term refinance replaces your existing loan without taking cash out. Use it to cut your payment, drop mortgage insurance, or move from a 30-year into a shorter payoff.
Cash-Out Refinance
Refinance for more than you owe and take the difference in cash, commonly used for renovations, debt consolidation, or an investment down payment.
Refinance guides
HELOC vs Cash-Out Refinance: Which Tool Fits the Job
If your first mortgage rate is low, refinancing to access equity can be the expensive option. A second lien is often better.
Rate-and-Term vs. Cash-Out: Choosing the Right Refinance
Same paperwork, very different math. How to tell which refinance actually improves your position.
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