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Asked by John
Answered by Chad Freeman PRO+
Branch Manager in Bethesda, MD
Hi John: Yes there are definitely "no-cost" refinances. You will ALWAYS see fees but the key point is whether or not those fees are simply being "rolled into" the n...
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Asked by Martha
Answered by Kim Miller PRO+
CFP® in Redmond, WA
Yes, many banks will SLIGHTLY reduce the interest rate on a loan if you set up an escrow account with them for taxes and insurance. Good luck!
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Asked by Tony
Answered by Ted Rood PRO+
Mortgage Professional in Maryland Heights, MO
The answer to your question depends on many factors, Tony. How much equity do you have? What will you use the funds for? How likely are you to use the cash to pay d...
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Asked by Gina
Answered by Chad Freeman PRO+
Branch Manager in Bethesda, MD
Gina: The answer you received from Nic is correct. Another term you may hear is "underwater" which means the same thing. Note that although someone may be "upside d...
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Asked by Joseph
Answered by Nic Netherton
Mortgage Professional in Fort Collins, CO
Private mortgage insurance is generally charged with conventional mortgages, mortgage insurance (MI) is charged on government loans (FHA).
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Asked by Gina
Answered by Ted Rood PRO+
Mortgage Professional in Maryland Heights, MO
It's all about a cost/benefit analysis for your particular loan, rather than a "refi if your rate drops by 1%" or other general "rule of thumb". It may not pay to ref...
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Asked by Lynn
Answered by Ted Rood PRO+
Mortgage Professional in Maryland Heights, MO
Reverse mortgages are a great tool, in certain circumstances, and an expensive mistake in others. Their interest rates and costs are higher than typical mortgages, an...
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Asked by Erin
Answered by Ted Rood PRO+
Mortgage Professional in Maryland Heights, MO
No, you can't endanger your current loan by attempting to refinance. Some borrowers start the refinance process however, hear "you'll skip two month's payments", and ...
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Asked by John
Answered by Ted Rood PRO+
Mortgage Professional in Maryland Heights, MO
All good points above, particularly using a loan officer who tracks MBS trading in real time, and who understands the factors that influence rates. Shorter term locks...
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Asked by caleb.mcel
Answered by Daniel Munoz
Mortgage Professional in Plano, TX
It is absolutely worth considering especially if your loan was originated before late 2015!
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