Why consider refinancing? (Federal Reserve Board)
Story date: 2008-08-28 02:20:41
Added on: 2008-08-28 15:43:19
The interest rate on your mortgage is tied directly to how much you pay on your mortgage each month--lower rates usually mean lower payments. You may be able to get a lower rate because of changes in the market conditions or because your credit score has improved.
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