I've been looking into refinancing my mortgage lately because, honestly, my monthly payments are kinda killing me. Did some digging around and here's what I've figured out so far: first, check your credit score and try to boost it a bit if you can (paying down credit cards, etc.). Then shop around online and locally to compare rates—don't just jump at the first offer. Also, consider extending the loan term slightly if you're okay paying longer overall but want lower monthly bills right now.
But um, I'm no expert...anyone got better ideas or tricks they've used?
You're on the right track with the credit score and shopping around. A few other points to consider:
- Be careful extending the term too much—lower payments are nice, but you'll pay a lot more interest over time.
- Double-check closing costs. Sometimes lenders offer low rates but sneak in fees that offset savings.
- If your home's value went up, you might have more equity now, which can help you get better rates.
Overall, seems like you've done your homework...trust your gut and crunch those numbers carefully.
