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Mortgage Refinancing Help: Financial Services
“Before you refinance a loan, make sure that you carefully analyze any fees that your lender is including on the loan. The Department of Housing and Urban Development can provide you with a list of standard fees. Use it to make sure that your lender isn't tacking on anything extravagant. And by all means, compare their fees with other lenders in the market.
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Mortgage Refinancing Help
: Regional: North America: United States: Oklahoma: Localities: T: Tulsa: Business and Economy
: Financial Services (14)
 Be specific about the loan you want. The more precise you are, the easier it will be for a loan officer or mortgage broker to find the best rate. For example, do you want a 15-year or 30-year mortgage? Do you need a "jumbo" mortgage (more than $333,700)? Are you willing to pay points to reduce the interest rate? The answers to these questions will depend on several factors, including when you plan to sell the house and how soon you want to retire your debt. Only you know the answers, but the sooner you know them, the better.
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 Curzon, Cumbey and Kunkel »
CPA firm offering financial services for individuals, families and businesses.
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 Briscoe, Burke and Grigsby LLP »
Accounting services for commercial, oil and gas, industrial, institutional, not-for-profit organizations, and governmental agencies.
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 First Independent Financial Services »
Financial management services including investing, insurance, estate planning, and debt reduction.
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 Resist "no cost" refinancing. No cost doesn't mean free. On the contrary: The closing costs are usually bundled into the new mortgage, which means you pay interest on them. The fees associated with a 30-year mortgage could cost you more than double what they would have had you simply written a check for them at closing. Or, if the costs aren't bundled in, you'll be charged a slightly higher interest rate. Either way, the lender wins.
When it comes to lowering your rates you will need to weight the benefits of having a lower rate vs. paying points up front. You may end up paying a lot more depending on your choice and how long you plan on keeping your mortgage.
Be Prepared. You'll probably be asked for more information and documentation after you submit your application, but before your loan is approved be prepared to document your income and assets. Answer any questions and fax documentation to your loan representative as soon as possible.
If you are paying private insurance on your current mortgage, refinancing may allow you to do away with this unnecessary expense.
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