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Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?

Compare your current loan to refinancing options. See your monthly savings, break-even point, and total interest saved over the life of the loan.

4.1M Can Save Now
0.92% Avg. Rate Drop
$200 Avg. Monthly Savings
21 mo Typical Break-Even

If you have a 7%+ rate from 2023, you could save ~$200/month by refinancing today

Current Loan

Your Existing Mortgage
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New Loan

Refinance Option
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Typically 2-5% of loan amount
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Additional amount you want to borrow

Your Results

Refinancing could save you $467/month ($5,604/year). You'll break even on closing costs in 23 months. Over the life of the loan, you'll save $81,523 total in interest.

Great opportunity! You'll recoup closing costs in under 2 years.

Refinancing Could Save You Money

You'll break even in 23 months and save $67,523 total

Monthly Payment Comparison

Current
$2,237
New
$1,770
Monthly Savings $467

Break-Even Analysis

23 months
Start 2 years 5 years
Closing Costs $6,000
Monthly Savings $467
Break-Even 23 months

Total Savings Over Loan Life

Current Loan Total Interest $444,884
New Loan Total Interest $357,361
Closing Costs + $6,000
Net Interest Savings $81,523

Detailed Loan Comparison

Current Loan New Loan Difference
Loan Amount $280,000 $280,000 $0
Interest Rate 7.5% 6.5% -1.0%
Loan Term 27 years 30 years +3 years
Monthly Payment $2,237 $1,770 -$467
Total Payments $724,884 $637,361 -$87,523
Total Interest $444,884 $357,361 -$87,523
Payoff Date Dec 2051 Jan 2055 +3 years

Cumulative Savings Over Time

See when refinancing starts paying off and how much you'll save

When Does Refinancing Make Sense?

Good Time to Refinance

  • Rate drop of 0.75% or more
  • You'll stay in home past break-even
  • Credit score has improved significantly
  • Want to switch from ARM to fixed rate
  • Need to remove PMI
  • Want to shorten your loan term

Maybe Not the Best Time

  • Rate drop is less than 0.5%
  • Planning to move within 2-3 years
  • Loan balance is very low
  • You're late in your current loan term
  • High closing costs with minimal savings
  • Extending term significantly increases interest

Frequently Asked Questions

The break-even point is when your cumulative savings from the lower monthly payment equals the closing costs you paid to refinance. Before this point, you're still "paying back" the refinance costs. After it, you're truly saving money.

Refinancing to a longer term (like going from 20 years remaining to a new 30-year loan) will lower your monthly payment but usually increases total interest paid. It makes sense if you need payment relief, but consider keeping your current payoff timeline if possible.

Cash-out refinancing lets you borrow more than you owe and take the difference as cash. For example, if you owe $200,000 on a home worth $350,000, you might refinance for $250,000 and receive $50,000 in cash. This increases your loan amount and monthly payment.

Closing costs for refinancing typically range from 2-5% of the loan amount. On a $280,000 loan, that's $5,600 to $14,000. Costs include appraisal ($300-600), title insurance, origination fees, and various administrative fees.

Yes, but your options may be limited. FHA streamline refinances don't require a new credit check if you're current on payments. For conventional refinancing, you'll typically need a credit score of at least 620, and the best rates require 740+.