According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, out of all mortgage applications, Refinancing accounts for 44.8 percent. Mortgage rates have been very low for years. People are now refinancing to take cash out of their homes. They are doing so because they had taken high-interest loans few years ago. However, in the whole process, they are just increasing their debt.
Home prices have soared in recent months. By taking out a new loan, the homeowner can convert the equity into cash. Today, the average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage charges about 5.6 percent, which is very low as compared to personal loans. chron.com reports:
Moreover, since the repayment is spread over decades, the monthly payment is lower than it would be on most other types of loans. And the interest payments are tax deductible.
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