Mortgage Information

If you're like most buyers, a home is the most expensive purchase you'll ever make, and you'll probably need some form of financing.

There are many lending institutions that offer a variety of mortgage products. Financing options and rates can vary widely, so it is important to do your research and shop around to ensure you get the mortgage that best meets your needs at the best price.

I would be happy to refer you to some very good mortgage contacts I have in kailua, or to help you in any other way I can to secure the best possible rate for your home purchase.

 

Refinancing Information

Mortgage refinancing can be a wise decision. Refinancing means taking out a new mortgage loan, to pay off the original mortgage. Homeowners do this for several reasons. One reason is that they want to change the terms of their mortgage. Perhaps, your current loan is an adjustable rate mortgage (ARM), meaning the interest rate varies based on market conditions. In some cases, this can cause your rate and payments to rise dramatically, uncomfortably stretching your ability to repay the loan. By mortgage refinancing into a fixed rate loan, you can lock in an interest rate that will never change during the life of the mortgage. This will create a monthly payment amount that is not only predictable, but hopefully more affordable as well.

Another reason you might consider mortgage refinancing is to change the length of your loan. Assuming you can make the higher monthly payments, refinancing into a shorter term, like a 15-year mortgage, could end up saving you thousands of dollars in interest over the duration of your loan.

You could also refinance in order to take advantage of your home's equity. By mortgage refinancing with a loan large enough to both pay off the original mortgage and pull cash out to use for other projects, like home remodels, college tuition, or new business ventures.

However, there are a few things to consider before mortgage refinancing. There will be closing costs and fees associated with the new loan, and these fees can add up to a couple thousand dollars. In addition, you may have to pay for a current appraisal of your house, and other necessary requirements.

If you are unhappy with the terms and conditions of your existing loan, mortgage refinancing may be the right solution for your home loan needs.

 

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Use the mortgage calculators below to assist you in making some decisions around financing your new home.

Mortgage Qualification Calculator

This calculator will help you determine how much money you qualify to borrow. The results are informal. You will be subject to a credit approval from your financial institution taking into consideration existing debt load, amount of down payment, income and other variables.

Mortgage Payment Calculator & Amortization Table

This calculator will help you determine what your mortgage payments will be based on purchase price, interest rate and mortgage term, as well as other factors. The amortization table shows what the interest and principal payments will be over the term of the mortgage.