Refinance Calculator

Calculate potential savings from refinancing your mortgage. Compare loan terms, break-even points, and determine if refinancing makes financial sense.

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Enter your loan details to see if refinancing is recommended for your situation.

We'll analyze your potential savings, break-even point, and overall financial benefit.

Refinance Analysis

Compare your current mortgage with potential refinance options.

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Refinancing Analysis

Current Monthly Payment: $2,000
New Monthly Payment: $1,800
Monthly Savings: $200
Total Closing Costs: $7,000
Break-even Analysis
Break-even Time: 35 months
5-Year Savings: $5,000
Lifetime Savings: $60,000
Progress to Break-even

Refinancing Guide

When to Refinance

Consider refinancing when you can lower your rate by at least 0.5-1% or need to change loan terms.

• Interest rates have dropped
• Your credit score improved
• You want to change loan terms
• You need cash from home equity

Break-even Point

The break-even point is when your monthly savings equal your closing costs. Plan to stay in your home beyond this point to benefit from refinancing.

Closing Costs

Typical closing costs range from 2-5% of the loan amount. Include all fees in your calculation for accurate break-even analysis.

Types of Refinancing

  • Rate & Term: Lower rate or change term
  • Cash-Out: Access home equity
  • Cash-In: Pay down principal
  • Streamline: Simplified process

Refinancing Checklist

Check current credit score
Compare rates from multiple lenders
Calculate total closing costs
Determine break-even point
Consider how long you'll stay

Rate Shopping Tips

  • • Shop within 14-45 days to minimize credit impact
  • • Compare APR, not just interest rates
  • • Ask about discount points
  • • Consider no-closing-cost options
  • • Get loan estimates in writing
  • • Factor in all fees and costs

Refinance Calculator Answers

What does the refinance calculator do?

It estimates your potential savings and new monthly payments when refinancing an existing loan by comparing current and new loan terms.

What factors affect refinancing savings?

Interest rates, loan term length, closing costs, and your current loan balance all impact potential savings.

Can it calculate break-even point?

Yes. The calculator can show how long it takes to recover refinancing costs through monthly savings.

Is refinancing always beneficial?

Not always. It depends on your current loan terms, credit score, and how long you plan to stay in the home.

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