Refinancing your current mortgage is a wise financial decision if you can recoup the costs of a refi. An average refinancing deal, you can expect to pay between two and six percent of the loan amount if fees and points. On average if you can lower your interest rate by two points, then you will usually come out ahead in the end.
Normal Mortgage Costs
Refinancing your home is just like taking out your mortgage the first time. All the loan costs you paid for your original mortgage, you will have to pay again. Usually these had up to $2000 in fees plus at least one point. Fees will be included for application, appraisal, survey, attorney review, and title search.
Besides the loan origination fee of 1%, you can also expect to pay a couple of points for lower rates. Points are flexible though. You can choose to pay no points for a higher rate, or a couple of points for lower rates. Base your decision on how cost effective points would be. Using an online mortgage calculator can help you figure the costs and savings of each option.
Extra Fees For Refinancing
Besides regular mortgage fees, you may get stung on a prepayment penalty or private mortgage...