Mortgage : Home Loans : Refinance : Home Equity Loans

By Louie Latour

If you are in the process of refinancing your mortgage loan, you know that shopping around for the best loan can save you money. Shopping smartly will help you avoid costly mistakes that many homeowners make. Here are several tips to help you qualify for the best mortgage when refinancing and avoid paying too much.

The number one mistake homeowners make when refinancing their mortgage loans is simply choosing the mortgage with the best interest rate. While interest rates are important, in fact the interest rate you qualify for largely determines your payment amount; there are more aspects you need to consider. These homeowners that choose their mortgage solely on the interest rate often overpay for everything else, including lender fees and closing costs.

When you shop for a mortgage it is important to compare all aspects of the loan offers, not just the interest rate. Many financial advisors will tell you to use the Annual Percentage Rate or APR. While this is a good starting point for narrowing down the competition, it does not give you the total picture as to what you

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