Refinance may help if you stay long enough
This fictional scenario compares a current 7.15% loan with a new 6.25% loan, including closing costs and break-even timing.
This fictional scenario compares a current 7.15% loan with a new 6.25% loan, including closing costs and break-even timing.
Lower principal and interest payment before taxes and insurance.
Closing costs are recovered if the owner keeps the loan past this point.
Estimated improvement after payments, costs, and interest savings.
This sample is fictional and simplified. HomeDecisionLab reports are educational decision-support tools, not financial, legal, tax, mortgage, investment, appraisal, or real estate advice.
Use your own numbers and verify assumptions with qualified professionals before making decisions.