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switch from a 5.25 percent loan to 4.25 percent

Posted on: 30th Nov, 2009 10:58 am
I currently have a 15 yr fix loan at 5.25% that I just switched from a 30 yr fix at 6.25%. My closing cost to make the change the change at my bank was $600. I now find out that another credit union that I do not bank at has a 15 yr @ 4.25% with a closing cost of $1000. I currently have $130,000 left on the loan. Is it worth making the change and doing the additional paperwork and run around for the lower rate. Or should I wait for something lower???
>>Is it worth making the change

I would if it were me.
Posted on: 30th Nov, 2009 12:29 pm
Thanks for the quick reply. I am correct that it will take about 9 months before I will see the benefits of the change?
Posted on: 30th Nov, 2009 12:42 pm
Hi Travis,

It will take quite sometime to offset the closing costs. Moreover, you should remember that the lenders would not immediately refinance a new loan. Your loan should be at least 8-10 months old in order to get it refinanced.

Thanks
Posted on: 30th Nov, 2009 06:39 pm
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