Facing A Major Increase in Your Mortgage Payment? It May Be Time To Refinance
Many of us are facing increasing mortgage payments in the months and years ahead because of adjustable rate mortgages (ARM) that are beginning to adjust. For some people, their average payment can jump as much as 100% — from $600 per month to over $1,200 a month. Unfortunately, it can often be hard to deal with these sudden jumps in monthly mortgage payments. If you find yourself in this situation it may be time to take a serious look at refinancing your mortgage to ensure that you are able to keep the house you are in without having to worry about increasing payments.
No doubt, for some people, often those who plan to live in the house they are in for five years or less, adjustable rate mortgages have their benefits. Payments are often lower up front for the first few years and then adjust later in the life of the loan. Unfortunately, some people decide they want to stay in their house for longer periods of time, or they may be facing a tough market where they just cannot sell their home. For these people, ARM’s become a major financial drain. Refinancing is often...