Refinancing Evaluation Work Sheet

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Answer the questions below to help you determine if refinancing would be advantageous for you right now. To ensure an accurate comparison, ask all lenders for the same type and length of loan, and call for all rates on the same day.

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Your Current Situation
What is the balance on your mortgage?
Example: $100,000
What is the current interest rate?
Example: 10 percent
In how many years will the loan be paid?
Example: 22 years on a 30-year loan
What is your current monthly principal and interest payment?
Example: $877.57

Your Goal
How much do you want to refinance?
Example: $80,000
At what rate?
Example: 8 percent
How long will the term be?
Example: 15 years
What will be your monthly payment?
Example: $733.76
How much will you save per month?
Example: $143.81
How much will it cost to refinance?
(include closing costs of 3%)
Example: $3,600
When will your savings equal your costs?
(divide cost by savings)

If you plan to be in your home for more than that period of time, refinancing may make sense! To help you get organized, refer to the Refinancing: Step-By-Step checklist.

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