Refinancing, a simple word and a sometimes complicated process.  If you are considering refinancing your Ringwood,  NJ property, there are a few things to know beforehand so that you know what is expected of you and what you can expect from the process.  Refinancing to lower your monthly payments can be a great idea but it is imperative that you know exactly what you are signing up for before you sign your name on your new papers.

Variable or fixed.  Make sure you know if you are getting a fixed or a variable rate mortgage.  With a fixed mortgage your payments will remain the same for the length of your mortgage (with the exception of a rise or dip in property taxes).  A variable rate mortgage typically starts with low monthly payments that adjust over a period of time.  With a variable rate mortgage the payments can go up dramatically after a period of time.

Is it a good idea to refinance? Sources say that refinancing makes sense if you can reduce your current mortgage by 2 points or more.  Analyze whether the cost of refinancing is worth it by figuring out how long it will take you to cover the refinancing cost and whether you plan on being in your Ringwood, NJ home that long.  If your new mortgage will save you $200 a month in mortgage payments but it cost you $2,000 to complete your refinance then it will be 10 months before you recoup the cost.  Tax rules can be tricky with refinancing as well.  Know how the rules work and what you can deduct before signing.

Length of your mortgage.  Shorter loans have lower interest rates but higher monthly payments.  Mortgages are usually 15 years or 30 years in length.  Make sure that your new loan doesn’t have penalties associated with an early pay-off if your plan is to pay your Ringwood, NJ  home loan off early.

Refinancing can be a wise financial decision and with mortgage rates at a 30 year low refinancing is at an all-time high.  Weigh all of the details and make sure that your new mortgage is exactly what you are looking for before signing on the dotted line.

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