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Benefits of Re-Financing

There are a number of benefits which may be associated with re-financing a home. While
there are some situations where re-financing is not the right decision, there are a host
of benefits which can be gained from getting refinance funding under favorable conditions.
Some of these benefits include lower monthly payments, debt consolidation and the ability
to utilize the existing equity in the home. Homeowners who are considering re-financing
should  consider each of these options with their current financial situation to determine
whether or not they wish to re-finance their home.

Lower Monthly Payments

For many homeowners the possibility of lower monthly payments is a very appealing
benefit of refinance funding. Many homeowners live paycheck to paycheck and for these
homeowners, finding an opportunity to increase their savings can be a monumental feat. Homeowners who are able to negotiate lower interest rates when they re-finance their
home will likely see the benefit of lower monthly mortgage payments resulting from the
decision to re-finance.

Each month homeowners submit a mortgage payment. This payment is typically used
to repay a portion of the interest as well as a portion of the principal on the loan.
Homeowners who are able to refinance their loan at a lower interest rate may see a
reduction in the amount they are paying in both interest and principal. This may be
due to the lower interest rate as well as the lower remaining balance. When you get
refinance funding, you take out a second mortgage to repay the first mortgage. If the
existing mortgage was already a few years old, it is likely you will already have some
equity and have paid off some of the original balance. This enables youto take out
a smaller mortgage when you get refinance funding, because you are repaying a smaller
debt than  you originally had on your home.

Debt Consolidation

Some homeowners begin to investigate refinance funding for the purpose of debt
consolidation. This is especially true for homeowners who have high-interest debts
such as credit card debts. A debt consolidation loan enables the homeowner to use
the existing equity in their home as collateral to secure a low interest loan which is
large enough to repay the existing balance on the home as well as a number of other
debts such as credit card debt, car loans, student loans  etc.

When you refinance for the purpose of debt consolidation you don't always see an
overall increase in savings. Those who are seeking to consolidate their debts are
often struggling with their monthly payments and are seeking an option which makes it
easier to manage their monthly bills.

Additionally, debt consolidation can also simplify the process of paying monthly bills.
Homeowners who are apprehensive about participating in monthly bill pay programs
may be overwhelmed by the amount of bills they have to pay each month. Even if the
value of these bills is not worrisome, just the act of writing several checks each month
and ensuring they are sent, on time, to the correct location can be overwhelming. For
this reason, many homeowners often re-finance their mortgage to minimize the amount of payments they are making each month.

Using the Existing Equity in the Home

Another popular reason for re-financing is to use the existing equity in the home.
Homeowners who have a considerable amount of equity in their home may find they
are able to cash out some of this equity for other purposes. This may include making
improvements to the home, starting a business, taking a dream vacation or pursuing
higher education. The homeowner is not limited in how they can use the equity in their
home and may re-finance a home equity line of credit which can be used for any purpose imaginable. A home equity line of credit is different from a loan because the funds are
not disbursed all at once. Rather the funds are made available to the homeowner and the homeowner can withdraw these funds at any time during the draw period.

Whatever your reason for seeking refinance funding, you can find it of real benefit
for your financial situation.





Consider a situation where a homeowner is located just below a major tax bracket which
would be quite costly  As already discussed, re-financing may result in your
paying less interest each year. This means you may now fall above the tax bracket
you previously fell below. When this happens you may find yourself paying significantly
more in taxes.

Consult a Tax Preparation Specialist

Determining the exact implications for your tax return of paying less interest on your
home mortgage can be a rather tricky process. There are a number of difficult equations
involved which can lead to mistakes. For this reason, you should consult a tax preparation specialist when determining whether or not re-financing is worthwhile, because the tax
specialist can provide information regarding the impact of paying less in interest.

In selecting a tax preparation specialist, you should seek out opinions from friends and
family members if you don't already employ a specialist to prepare your own taxes. This
can be helpful because trusted friends and family members are only likely to recommend professionals they feel are knowledgeable, trustworthy and caring. A tax preparation
specialist should have all of these qualities but should also be well versed in the area of tax preparation. This will enable the tax preparation specialist to make all of the right decisions
when considering your needs.

Online Calculators

For homeowners who do not know a tax preparation specialist or who are unable to
afford the consulting services of these individuals, there are online calculators which
you might find very useful. These calculators are readily available throughout the Internet
and can be used to determine the tax implications of re-financing. These calculators ask
the user to input specific information, then return results regarding the amount you will pay
in taxes during the year if you refinance.  Additionally you can run these equations several
times to consider a number of different scenarios.

You will find several calculators at Lending Universe, including one that calculates your
monthly payments, tax AND insurance.