When you refinance your mortgage you get a new loan to pay off your existing loan. The most common reasons people refinance their home are to get a lower rate, lower monthly payments, or both. Depending on your mortgage type and financial situation, there are multiple benefits to refinancing, and reasons why it could make sense for you.

Benefits of Refinancing a House

Here are some of the ways a new mortgage might make financial sense for you:

• You can get a lower interest rate. Lowering your interest rate can lower your monthly payments, and you'll pay less money toward interest over the life of the loan. Either way, you'll have more money to spend, or save, every month.

• You can get a shorter home loan term. This will help you pay off your mortgage sooner. With a shorter term and a lower interest rate, more of your monthly payments will be applied toward principle, which will also help you build equity faster.

• You can change from an adjustable-rate to a stable fixed-rate loan (ARM). Switching to a fixed-rate mortgage with predictable monthly payments means you won't have to worry about the eventual rate and monthly payment increase which can be substantial.

• You can turn your home's equity into cash. Cash-Out Refinancing lets you turn your home's equity into cash you can use however you want.

Reasons to Refinance a House

No two home mortgages, personal or financial situations are ever the same. Neither are the reasons why people choose to refinance their house. Here are some of the ways it might help you.

• You need money for planned or unplanned expenses. Cash-out refinancing can get you the funds you need to cover all types of expenses. It's most commonly used to pay off high-interest credit cards, make home repairs, pay for college or medical expenses, and even take a dream vacation.

• Your household income has gone up. If you have a new, higher, and steady source of income, refinancing could allow you to apply more of your income toward your loan principle each month to pay off your loan sooner.

• You need help creating a stable home budget. Mortgage payments are a large, regular expense. Reducing your monthly payments can give you extra spending money, and some financial breathing room every month.

• Your house needs to be remodeled, repaired, or upgraded. Refinancing could help you get access to the cash you need to affordably make much-needed repairs or renovations without taking out a separate loan, likely at a higher interest rate.

• Your personal life has changed. Life is full of expected and unexpected challenges. Whether it's marriage or divorce, medical emergency, or other bills, refinancing can give you financial flexibility to respond to almost any event.

If you still have questions about refinancing your mortgage, we're here for you when you need us. Contact a United Funding Mortgage Expert, or give us a call to see how United Funding can help you obtain the refinancing option that works best for you.