May 29, 200917 yr So, have of you guys have refinanced lately? With the mortgage rates going up this week, now might be the time. I was curious to see if you guys had any suggestions on any good local mortgage lenders you'd recommend.
June 1, 200917 yr IMHO, always go for a fixed rate mortgage. They might be slightly higher but in the end, it works out better for you. Your budget stays the same. Unless you can shave off at least 2 points from your previous mortgage rate, it's not worth it. Also- if you've paid in more than 1/3 of the years, it's not worth it either. Remember, when you refinance, they back the loan all the way to the beginning. Plus, there are closing costs, doc stamps & fees and all that other stuff that are built into the loan you wind up paying for at whatever percentage rate you get over 30 years!!
June 23, 200917 yr Remember, when you refinance, they back the loan all the way to the beginning. You mean the 30 years starts over again! My parents did that a couple times. How could that be beneficial? The only benefit sounds like a lower monthly payment. But you still pay more in the long run since the mortgage starts over again. It doesn't sound like that should even be legal. I suppose if you don't plan stay in the house for the duration of the mortgage its a good deal. I'm never owning a house unless I can buy it outright. I could just never do this mortgage and property tax crap. How is it that people are stupid enough to get a variable rate mortgage? Is it because they don't do their homework or because they're so desperate to own they'll take any kind of mortgage? I actually blame them more for the housing collapse than the banks. If they had done their homework it wouldn't have mattered how evil and dishonest the banks were. While we're talking about mortgages, why is it spelled the way it is? I'll bet its those French people. :shifty
June 27, 200917 yr We've owned two home and refinanced once. I learned from my parents and smart lawyers-always, ALWAYS go with a fixed rate mortgage with a reputable lender. The first two things you should do when you are considering buying a home is 1) Talk to your lawyer 2) Talk to your accountant Then, when you have all the poop from them, go look at homes.
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