Author Topic: Refinancing Question  (Read 682 times)

CSuzette

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Refinancing Question
« on: April 08, 2020, 12:34:13 PM »
My current mortgage is a 30 year fixed at 3.99 percent.   I got an offer from Quicken for 3.5 percent so kept looking.

I just contacted Lendingtree and I can get a 15 year at 2.25 percent at 9,700 or 2.75 percent at 4,700. I live in a high rise condo so apparently they are higher risk and come with more fees than a SFH.

I plan to live here two more years but plans could change and I could hang onto it longer.

Do these seem like good rates and how do I make this decision?  My credit is in the 800s. Also the condo is worth 750K and I owe 190K.

Thank you!
« Last Edit: April 08, 2020, 12:38:19 PM by CSuzette »

srad

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Re: Refinancing Question
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2020, 12:56:31 PM »
I wouldnt refi unless you plan to hold this place for several years.   But do the math, you have the closing costs, see how long it will  take to break even.

 

Wow, a phone plan for fifteen bucks!