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Our interest rate on Mortgage is 5.87%, but we have a variable rate currently at 7.5% on the Equity Line. Now that we have exhausted the Equity Line we are having trouble carrying both payments. Will the payment be lower if we combine the loans and refinance?
obviously if you could refinance into one fixed rate loan the 1st and 2nd that would be your best bet, is it possible is another question?
most important factor will be the equity in the property versus the note value of both the 1st and 2nd if you have at least 20% equity over the notes you should be OK with good credit
anything else without knowing the facts you may not be able to refinance the whole
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I have some home repairs in the near future and am wondering whether it is best to go with home equity line of credit or just refinance on my mortgage. The home is a recent purchase so the mortgage rate would probably not be any lower. I'm leaning toward the line of credit because I also work for a company that is going thru some restructuring and figure having a line of credit available is some security if I find myself out of work. What is your vote... line of credit or refinance?
How much are you borrowing?
If you exceed $100k, home equity loan interest would no longer be deductible. Then refinance might be a better choice. Otherwise, I would agree with the first answer. Go with the better interest rate.
Best wishes.
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Refinance your loan mortgage brokers and lenders have to make a living. And if they don’t charge you anything, that is not because they are doing it for “free.” They need to get compensated and they charge it to you one way or the other. Typically, they will charge you a slightly higher rate, maybe .250-.500% higher than the best prevailing rate. The higher rate will cover for all the closing cost , potential candidates have to have a loan amount of over $200k.
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