Home Refinance

When you refinance your mortgage, you are applying for a new loan. By refinancing, you are actually paying off the old loan by obtaining a new one.
Because you will be obtaining a new loan with new terms, a lender will have to obtain key information and documentation in order to verify you qualify for a refinance.

Typically the following information will be checked when you apply for refinance:

Your Credit Score and Payment History
Your Income and Employment History
Your Assets: Stock, Retirement & Savings
An Appraisal of Your Home's Current Value

Reasons Why Most People Refinance

  • To have a more stable monthly payment. Some people chose to refinance from an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) to a fixed-rate mortgage in order to have a more stable and predictable monthly payment
  • To withdraw some equity from your house in the form of a cash-out refinance. The cash can be used for whatever you need.
  • To consolidate two mortgages. Some people have two mortgages or a mortgage and a HELOC. They may want to refinance both mortgages into one mortgage to simplify things To pay their loan balance down.
  • To change the term of the mortgage. Many people like to compare 15-to-30-year loan options when looking at refinancing. A 15-year loan saves a lot of interest over the life of the loan.
  • To payoff a mortgage to get rid of PMI or MIP.
At Home Team Lending, we’re here to make your home buying or refinancing journey simple, stress-free, and tailored to you.

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