The results of a refinance appraisal could affect the interest rate or terms of your refinanced mortgage. Before you can refinance your home mortgage to take advantage of better interest rates, you’ll ...

An appraisal for a refinance is part of the underwriting process for a new loan. Appraisers look at various factors, including your home’s location and its size, layout and improvements. Many lenders ...

Interest rates are still at an all-time low. Is it time to refinance your home? “I think a lot of people are out there with much higher rates than there are right now,” said Jeff Paul, President of ...

As homeowners rush to take advantage of the lowest mortgage rates in history, it's easy for them to get lost in the refinance stampede. That's why it has never been so crucial for borrowers to stay on ...

If you’re hoping to refinance the mortgage on your home, there’s one big roadblock between you and that lower rate: the home appraisal. If your appraisal is low, you might not be able to refinance at ...

If you’re selling or refinancing your house, an appraisal is necessary. An appraisal is an unbiased estimate of the true market value of a home for financing or refinancing purposes, providing lenders ...

Ask for a reconsideration of value if you think the appraiser made a mistake. Consider filing a fair housing complaint if you suspect you've been discriminated against. Some or all of the mortgage ...

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU THINK ABOUT CASHING IN. THE HOME IS MOST PEOPLE SINGLE BIGGEST INVESTMENT. SO WHEN IT’S TIME TO FIND OUT WHAT IT’S WORTH, THE NUMBER HAS TO BE RIGHT. BUT HOMEOWNERS GENERALLY ...

The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance increased to 6.41% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. Rates averaged ...