6 Things to Consider Before Refinancing
...... reasons' to secure a new loan, he emphasizes.
'A good loan officer will ask a series of questions to help the borrower identify his best option,' Bour says. The officer should:
' Assess your current monthly cash flow and potential future risks.
' Calculate your monthly savings if you were to refinance.
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' Fully explain the different types of loans and interest structures.
' Disclose all closing costs and 'hidden' fees (origination fees, escrow, title, underwriting, interest, taxes, insurance, prepayment penalties, etc.).
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' Treat you with respect and as an individual'not come up with a one-size-fits-all, cookie-cutter approach to your financial future.
5. Do I Need a Second Opinion'
Because lenders have an interest (pun intended) in having you sign on the dotted line, it's often worthwhile to seek advice from a certified financial planner or other expert who has no investment or agenda when it comes to your refinancing decisions'especially if you're a first-timer who lacks fluency in real estate issues.
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Accept your limitations, and have enough smarts to ask for help. A lot of money is riding on this decision, so never let pride get in the way of making the right choice.
6. Will This Hurt My Credit Rating'
'While refinancing, in and of itself, will do very little damage to credit scores, what will cause harm is excessive shopping amongst too many lenders,' Bour says. 'Each time a credit report is pulled by a 'potential grantor of credit,' it shows up as an 'inquiry''and each inquiry drops the credit score by a little bit.
'In the United States, the laws have changed over the past few years, and inquiries do not have the same negative impact as they used to. Most credit bureaus will now look at a 'cluster' of inquiries over a short period of time as being one inquiry.'
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