Home Refinancing Advice Links

Is a cash-out home refinancing right for you?

Dear Dr. Don,I have a question of whether to refinance. We have been in our home for 21 years and are not close to retirement. Our ages are 49 and 51, and we have a first and second mortgage. The first ...

First Person: The New Refinancing Plan Will Save My Home

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Risks when refinancing your home

If you are a homeowner who was lucky enough to buy when mortgage rates were low, you may have no interest in refinancing your present loan. However, if you bought your home when rates were higher, or perhaps you have an adjustable rate loan and would like to refinance, be cautious.

Paying down $29K HELOC balance due in 3 years

Dear Debt Adviser,Between 2005 and 2007, I was laid off four times. I took all the debt I had accumulated and consolidated it in my home equity line of credit to the tune of $29,000. I did that with the ...

Pay down $29K HELOC balance due in 3 years

Dear Debt Adviser, Between 2005 and 2007, I was laid off four times. I took all the debt I had accumulated and consolidated it in my home equity line of credit to the tune of $29,000. I did that with the idea I would then refinance/consolidate it all in my house payment.