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Refinancing mortgages is continuing, though at a much lower rate than last year. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association about a third of all mortgage applications are for refinance.

That may be inconsistent with the fact that the mortgage rates are on the rise, however there are still some good reasons to refinance a home mortgage.

Running up debt on credit cards and refinancing to pay it off may be a short term solution to a cash flow problem but not a very wise move if the borrower does not change his/her spending habits.

Another reason for refinancing is to move out of an adjustable rate mortgage loan or one of those 3/1, 5/1, or any other combination loans and fix the rate while there rates are still relatively low. Combining an equity line of credit with the first mortgage also can be helpful, as those lines of credit are normally based on the ever climbing prime rate.

Most borrowers find it difficult to figure out how a consolidation refinance will affect them. A Mortgage Consolidation tool found here can you in determining this with ease.
In fact, there are lots of other mortgage calculators listed on the home page of our site that can help you get in control of your financial future

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Mortgage Loan Refinancing Continues, Despite Rising Rates.