Refinance Calculator
Determine if refinancing your mortgage or loan will save money by comparing current vs new loan terms.
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Calculator Details
Enter your information to calculate results
Current Loan Details
New Loan Details
Results
$280
Monthly Savings
18
Break-even (months)
Payment Comparison
Monthly Payment
$1,688
$1,408
Interest Rate
6.5%
5.25%
Loan Term
25 years remaining
30 years
Total Interest
$256,405
$251,923
Refinance Analysis
Break-even Point
18 months
Time to recover closing costs
Total Savings
$4,482
Interest savings over loan life
Refinancing Recommended
You'll break even in 18 months and save $280 monthly.
How It Works
Refinancing replaces your current mortgage with a new loan, potentially offering better terms, lower rates, or access to home equity.
Types of Refinancing:
- Rate-and-Term: Change interest rate or loan term
- Cash-Out: Borrow against home equity for cash
- Cash-In: Pay down principal to eliminate PMI
- Streamline: Simplified process for existing borrowers
When to Consider Refinancing:
- Interest rates have dropped significantly
- Your credit score has improved
- You want to change loan terms
- You need cash for home improvements
Examples
Example 1: Rate Reduction
Current: $300,000 at 6.5% (25 years left)
New: $300,000 at 5.0% (30 years)
Closing costs: $6,000
Monthly savings: $312
Break-even: 19 months
Total savings: $47,000
Example 2: Cash-Out Refinance
Current: $200,000 at 6.0%
New: $250,000 at 5.5% (cash out $50,000)
Closing costs: $5,000
Cash received: $45,000
Payment increase: $189
Access to home equity
Compare
Rate & Term
Purpose: Lower rate or change term
Cash out: None
Best for: Reducing payments or interest
Cash-Out
Purpose: Access home equity
Cash out: Up to 80% of home value
Best for: Home improvements, debt consolidation
Streamline
Purpose: Quick refinance
Requirements: Minimal documentation
Best for: FHA/VA loan holders
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