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You are here: Home / Blog / Questions to Ask Your Mortgage Broker When Refinancing

Questions to Ask Your Mortgage Broker When Refinancing

February 28, 2022 by Sean Zalmanoff

By asking the right questions, you can ensure that you get the best deal possible!

Refinancing your mortgage can be a great way to save money on interest and lower your monthly payments. However, you need to ensure you’re getting the best deal possible. That’s why it’s essential to ask your mortgage broker the right questions.

This article will discuss questions that you should ask when refinancing your mortgage. By asking the right questions, you can ensure that you get the best deal possible!

Contact the Sean Z Team at (314) 361-9979!

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Will Refinancing Benefit Your Current Situation?

First things first, you need to determine whether or not refinancing will benefit your current financial situation. To do this, you need to ask yourself some critical questions.

  • What are your financial goals?
  • Can you afford to refinance?
  • Do you have any other debts that you could pay off with a lower interest rate?
  • How long do you plan on staying in your home?

If you can answer these questions honestly, you’ll have a good idea of whether or not refinancing is right for you.

What’s the Current Interest Rate?

The current interest rate is one of the most important factors to consider when refinancing. How do the current interest rates compare to the rates you’re currently paying? If the interest rate is lower than your current rate, refi may be a good idea. First, however, you need to make sure that you’re not refinancing for the wrong reasons.

What Are the Closing Costs?

Closing costs are another essential factor to consider when refinancing. These costs can include application fees, appraisal fees, and origination fees. You’ll want to make sure that you’re aware of all the costs associated with refinancing before you make a decision.

What’s Your Credit Score?

This is another question that should loom large when thinking of refinancing. Many lenders require a credit score of 680 or higher to qualify for refinancing. If your credit score is lower than that, you may want to wait until you improve your credit score before refinancing.
Speaking of credit score, be sure to ask whether refinancing will impact your score.

Are There Prepayment Penalties?

Some lenders may charge a prepayment penalty if you pay off your loan early. Again, this is something that you’ll want to ask your mortgage broker about before refinancing.

How Long Will the New Loan Term Be?

The loan term is another vital thing to consider when refinancing. You need to ask your mortgage broker how long the new loan will be. If you refinance for a longer-term, your monthly payments will be lower, but you’ll also pay more in interest over the life of the loan.

These are just a few of the questions you need to ask your mortgage broker when refinancing. By asking the right questions, you can be sure that you’re making the best decision for your financial future!

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