Mortgage : Home Loans : Refinance : Home Equity Loans

By J.A. Hale

Foreclosures are becoming a serious problem in Massachusetts. The state is averaging more than 1,500 foreclosures every month. The problem is that many people are having a difficult time coming up with their mortgage payment every month. If you find yourself in a similar situation, a Massachusetts refinance loan may be the answer.

What is a Refinance Loan?

When you refinance, you pay off your original mortgage with a new refinance loan. Refinancing is very common among homeowners. The goal of most refinance loans involves borrowing from equity or lowering monthly payments, but some homeowners may choose to refinance when they want to change the terms of their loan.

How Refinancing Can Help You Save

The major cost of every home loan is interest. If you can lower your interest rate, you can automatically lower your monthly payments. A loan rate that is only a percentage point or two lower than your current rate could save you as much as $100 every month. Right now, interest rates in Massachusetts average 5.54 percent on 15 year mortgage loans.

Refinancing can also help you extend the term of your loan. Though it will take you longer to pay off the mortgage, and cost you more over the life of the loan, a longer loan term can lower your payments significantly and provide instant financial relief.

Finding a Refinance Lender in Massachusetts

There are many lenders who will be willing to work with you on your Massachusetts refinance. Because of the recent foreclosure problems, there are six major banks in Boston that have set aside $100 million to help Massachusetts residents refinance their loans. You will also have good luck looking online for a refinance lender. There are many online lenders out there specializing in Massachusetts refinance loans

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