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Now, that you have learned when best time for refinancing is, which is when interest rates are low, next question that you would need to find answer to is: What is best way to measure costs and gains from refinancing?
As stated earlier, there are advantages and disadvantages to refinancing. The trick is to have foreknowledge of what you're in for. For some, best method to find out what gains are in refinancing is by comparison.
Compare all costs of your current loan and a new mortgage over a future period. Since loan period may vary according to how steadfast you are in paying your bills, just make best guess as to how long you will have new mortgage. If total costs are lower with new mortgage, then you should refinance.
How to Avoid Mistakes in Refinancing
To be sure, benefits of refinancing are astounding, provided that situation is ripe for a mortgage refinance. However, because of these perceived great benefits of refinancing, many people have misconception that refinancing won't cost them money. Just for record: Refinance is just like any other loan and of course, it will cost you money. What makes it stand out is fact that it can cost you less compared to most other loans.
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