A refinance can lower your payment, free up equity or pay off higher-interest debt. I’ll show you the penalty, the new rate and the net savings before you decide, compared across 50+ lenders (banks, credit unions and private lenders).

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Send me the basics

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How it works

  1. Send me the basics: your balance, rate, maturity date and what you want the money for.
  2. I run the numbers: penalty, new rate, new payment and net savings across 50+ lenders.
  3. You decide: refinance now, wait for renewal, or leave it alone. If it doesn’t pay, I’ll tell you.

Is breaking your mortgage worth it?

It comes down to three numbers: your prepayment penalty, the new rate, and what you save over the rest of your term. Big-bank fixed mortgages often use an interest rate differential (IRD) penalty that can run into the thousands. Monoline lenders usually charge less. If your renewal is less than a year away, waiting may beat breaking now.

FAQ

How much can I borrow?

Up to 80% of your home’s appraised value, minus what you owe. Your income and credit still have to support the new payment.

Do I have to re-qualify?

Yes. A refinance is a new application, including the stress test.

What does it cost?

Usually a prepayment penalty on your current mortgage, plus legal and appraisal costs, which some lenders cover. You’ll see every cost before you decide.

Is a HELOC an option instead?

Sometimes. A HELOC can sit beside your mortgage, up to 65% of your home’s value. I’ll show you both side by side.