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3 years, 3 months ago

Should I refinance now or later this year?

I have a 5/1 ARM that is set to expire in December. I am wondering if it is better to refinance now, when rates are low or wait until closer to December. I am afraid that if I wait, then I will miss out on these low rates. Is that an unfounded fear, with the economy being what it is?
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paulatl | 3 years, 3 months ago
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When you re-fi, they will likely want documentation of your income (e.g. paystubs). If you currently have a job, I would refinance now while you have that job, because in this economy, who knows how long you'll keep it.

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morriss003 | 3 years, 3 months ago Report

Good answer. I agree

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brainian84 | 3 years, 3 months ago
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In my opinion, I would wait. President Obama is trying to work out this new stimulus package and from what I've been reading you will prob be able to get a lower interest rate after all the kinks are worked out in his plan.

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morriss003 | 3 years, 3 months ago Report

Good answer. But I disagree. I think that rates are likely to go higher.

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williamwaco | 3 years, 3 months ago
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This is really tough.

The Federal Reserve Bank has already announced their intention to drive 30 year mortgage rates down to 3.5%.

Personnally, I doubt if they can reach this goal but I do beleive they acheive a 4% rate. The problem here is that due to the lag times involved in economic manipulations this will take 18 to 24 months to acheive.

I personally intend to refinance when they hit 4% but I am retired and don't have to worry about being laid off.

If you can reduce your payment by enough to pay off your refinancing fees in 18 -24 months, go for it now. If they do hit 3.5% in 24 months, and you still have a job. do it again then.
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