Tips on Refinancing

At Total Mortgage, we do everything possible to ensure refinancing your home goes smoothly. Listed below are a few tips to help you along the way-

  • Paying higher fees or points up front will help you secure the lowest mortgage rate available.
  • Improve your credit prior to refinancing. Find out your credit score, and pay off those bills. The higher your credit score, the better rate you can receive.
  • Due to declining markets, try and make alternate plans if your house value is appraised lower than expected.
  • Try and avoid refinancing from an ARM (adjustable rate mortgage) back into another ARM. Aim to borrower 80% or less to avoid Mortgage Insurance payments.