Reasons to refinance your mortgage
The two big reasons to refinance are:
- To reduce your monthly mortgage payment
- To save on the overall interest you will pay on your house in the long run.
Refinancing does not always reduce the monthly payment or save on the overall interest.. A loan officer or mortgage broker can help you run scenarios that show you the cost and potential savings of refinancing.
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