How do I truly find the best re-fi option with all the bait and switch?

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Icon Mini Profile harringtonk




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PostPosted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 11:11 pm    Post subject: How do I truly find the best re-fi option with all the bait

What questions should I be asking before I re-fi?

Points or no points...? What do you recommend?

Closing costs should average what for MA?

Is $3K reasonable?

What do I need to know before signing?

Does 4.375% no closing, no points seem like a fair rate?

Should I be getting rates from banks or mortgage brokers?

What are the pro's and con's?

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Purchased a Single Family House in MA in 2004 for $379K. Currently owe $280K. Estimated value $350K per B of A on 9/10/09. Credit 770 per B of A on 9/10/2009. Household income $241K. Only debt besides mortgage, one student loan $19K, $250 monthly payments.

I am seeking a 10 year fixed mortgage, currently have a fixed 30 year at 6.125% with B of A,

Please advise, this whole process is confusing!
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 6:02 am    Post subject:

4.375% with no costs is a spectacular rate and likely to be unobtainable. if you have that sitting on the table from a lender, it would be silly not to pounce immediately. i really don't feel there's more to add here.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 7:09 pm    Post subject:

4.375% with no closing is really great rate

Go for it
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:49 am    Post subject:

i guess there was...
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 5:44 pm    Post subject:

Yeah I have more to add...I am skeptical.
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