You may decide to refinance to accomplish a variety of goals, but for some basic reasons: To save money by getting a lower interest rate or to save money by using a tax-deductible loan (the refinance) to pay off non-tax-deductible debt.
Convert a higher interest rate mortgage to a lower interest rate mortgage
Lower their cost of debt by converting non-tax-deductible debt, such as credit cards or car loans, to tax-deductible mortgage debt.
Convert an adjustable rate mortgage to a fixed rate.
Consolidate a first and second mortgage into one lower-rate mortgage.
To get cash for family needs/expenses (tuition, medical expenses, etc.)To reduce the term of their mortgage.
Below is a general "Rule of Thumb" to use when deciding which Mortgage Express loan program is best for you, and a description of common loans available to today's borrowers.