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Mortgage refinancing is replacing current loan with new one, usually at lower rate. Decision requires analyzing break-even (how many months until savings outweigh costs?), interest rate trends, and life plans (how long will you stay?). Financial advisors, mortgage brokers, and homeowners need this skill. Mastery takes 1-2 weeks; niche but valuable knowledge.

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Mortgage refinancing is the process of replacing an existing home loan with a new one, typically at a lower interest rate or different terms. Homeowners refinance to reduce monthly payments, shorten loan duration, or unlock home equity for cash. Refinancing decisions involve analyzing interest rate trends, calculating break-even points (when savings exceed closing costs), and assessing life plans (will you stay long enough to recoup costs?).

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What are the main reasons to refinance?
Lower interest rate (save on interest), shorten loan term (pay off faster), switch fixed to adjustable or vice versa, tap home equity for cash. Rate drop ≥0.5% usually worth it (break-even ~2 years).
What costs are involved in refinancing?
Closing costs: appraisal ($400-600), origination fee (0.5-1% of loan), title search ($100-300), underwriting, etc. Total: 2-5% of loan amount. Break-even = months until interest savings > closing costs.
How do I calculate break-even?
Divide closing costs by monthly interest savings. Example: $3000 costs, $100/month savings = 30-month break-even. If staying ≥30 months, refinance is worth it.
Does refinancing hurt credit score?
Temporarily (hard inquiry drops 5-10 points). Recovers in 6 months. New account (credit inquiry) slightly negative. Overall positive long-term (lower debt-to-income ratio).
What's the difference between a refi and cash-out refi?
Refi: new loan replaces old. Same amount borrowed. Cash-out refi: borrow more than owed, get cash difference. Higher interest rate (riskier). Example: owe $200k, refi for $250k, get $50k cash.
Is refinancing worth it?
Depends. If rate drop ≥0.5% and staying ≥2 years, usually yes. If planning to move in 1 year, no. Create spreadsheet: compare scenarios (stay vs move, refi vs don't).

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