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Kimberly R. Billips

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City Of Commerce, CA
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http://www.coloradobuyguys.com/
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Refinancing a home mortgage when interest rates are low can save you thousands of dollars on your mortgage. You may even be able to shorten the term of your loan from 30 years to 15 years and still have a monthly payment that is affordable. You can then pay your home off sooner. Obtain a credit report. It is important to understand your credit rating before you begin any financial undertaking. Order reports from all 3 of the major credit reporting agencies. Compare them and look for any erroneous information that may appear. Once you have a good understanding of your ratings, you will know what to expect from lenders . Try going with a short-term loan. Since interest rates have been around rock bottom lately, short-term loans tend to be more affordable for many borrowers. Anyone with a 30-year mortgage that has a 6% interest rate or higher could possibly refinance into a 15-year or 20-year loan while still keeping their the monthly payments near around what they're already paying. This is an option to consider even if you have slightly higher monthly payments. It can help you pay off the mortgage quicker. Although using money given to you as a gift from relatives for your downpayment is legal, make sue to document that the money is a gift. The lending institution may require a written statement from the donor and documentation about when the deposit to your bank account was made. Have this documentation ready for your lender. Understand how interest rates will affect you. Getting a loan does not hinge on interest rates, but it does factor into your ability to afford it. Know what you'll be spending and how increases or decreases affect your loan. You could pay more than you want to if you don't pay attention.

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