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Refinancing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is mortgage refinancing?

Home refinance is switching out of your current mortgage and replacing it with a new one.

Why mortgage refinancing?

To get a better interest rate than the one you have, lowering your monthly mortgage payments...

How do I refinance my existing home loan?

To refinance your loan in order to obtain a lower interest rate and start saving on your monthly payments, we can offer you the following loan products with the security of fixed-rate payments:15-Year Fixed-Rate Refinance

Choose this if :
1. You want a shorter loan life and lower rates
2. Low monthly payments are not a priority
3. You're planning to stay in your house for more than 10 years - especially if you're planning to completely pay off your loan.

ROLLDOWN OPTION :
Our roll down option allows you to refinance with few upfront fees! While the rate is slightly higher, you will pay few upfront fees to get your new loan. In effect, as long as our roll down rate is lower than your existing rate, it makes financial sense to refinance because there is little or no cost in doing so.

CASH OUT OPTION :
If your equity in your property qualifies, you can refinance with a loan amount greater than your current mortgage - and keep the difference! Use it for home improvement, debt consolidation, or whatever you want.30-Year Fixed-Rate Refinance.
Choose this when :
1. You want low monthly payments that do not change
2. You want a loan that's generally easier to qualify for
3. You're planning to remain in your house less than 10 years 4. You want the maximum tax advantage (please consult your tax adviser)

How do I calculate the value of my property?


Since a mortgage is a loan secured by a piece of real property, a crucial factor is in the correct value of the property in question.Property value can be determined in a number of ways:The market value of the property - that is, what a buyer will pay for it and what other comparable properties (comps) in the neighborhood have recently sold for. The appraised value of the property - that is, what a trained and licensed professional deems the property to be worth based on an inspection, comps, and a thorough analysis of the property and its neighborhood. Additionally, the appraiser estimates the replacement value of the property - that is, the cost to build a house of similar size and construction on a vacant lot. The appraiser reduces this cost by an age factor to take into account deterioration and depreciation.

Flexibility and Choice?

Variable rate refinance mortgage
You can fix your payments for the term, but the interest rate will fluctuate as prime rate changes.
This means that your monthly payments will remain the same, but the portion of the payment that's applied to reducing the principal will vary as the prime rate changes.

What is a cash-out option?

If your equity in your property qualifies, you can refinance with a loan amount greater than your current mortgage - and keep the difference! Use it for home improvement, debt consolidation, or whatever you desire.

You can choose from a variety of terms!

You can choose from a variety of terms. Better still, you have the option to prepay a portion of your mortgage and increase your payments in each mortgage year, which will help you get mortgage-free faster.

Different types of fixed rate loans!

* 15-year mortgage
* 30-year mortgage
* 40-year mortgage


Tips for refinancing home mortgages!

Homeowners who are trying to decide whether to refinance their home mortgages may want to consider factors in addition to the interest rate, including their tax bracket, the length of time they plan to stay in their home, and any additional costs they would have to pay. According to the booklet, refinancing may be worthwhile if the difference between the rate on the existing mortgage and the new rate is two to three percent, which is usually enough to offset the costs of getting a new mortgage. However, refinancing may not be worthwhile for consumers who plan to sell their homes within three years, the booklet states, because there may not be enough time for the lower monthly payments to offset the costs of getting the new mortgage.


Texas Mortgage Refinance

There are various types of Mortgage programs being offered by Banks and Mortgage companies in Texas. One of the popular Texas based Mortgage program is the Texas Mortgage Refinance program.

** What to do first?

Before applying for the Texas Mortgage Refinance program one must do proper research work in order to find out about the company’s credibility, as not all places are safe to apply for this kind of program. Any sort of confusions can lead to lot of problems. Thus if the borrower has any sort of queries regarding the program, he should clarify them as soon as possible.

To apply for the Texas Mortgage Refinance program one needs to first fill in application form and provide some important documents. The Mortgage company officials carefully examine the information in order to avoid any sort of problem. With the coming in of Internet people can also apply for this kind of program simply online.


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