Mortgage Refinancing
Refinancing your existing mortgage loan allows you to borrow money in the form of a new mortgage. These funds are used to pay off your existing mortgage(s) and also take out equity for your use [ property value – mortgage balance(s) = equity ]. The proceeds of the loan are paid out as a one-time lump sum and you are not allowed to borrow money on the loan in the future. If you require more money in the future, you will have to re-apply for a new loan.
Refinancing your mortgage and accessing the equity in your home may be your solution for the following:
- Covering the cost of home improvements
- Capital for investments
- Down payment on another property
- Debt consolidation, to reduce your overall interest expense
- Lowering your mortgage payments by re-amortizing your mortgage to extend the term
- Reducing mortgage interest expenses and paying off your mortgage sooner by re-amortizing your mortgage to increase payments and shorten the term