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What is mortgage refinancing? Mortgage refinancing is when you replace your current home loan with a new one. Just like any other loan, you apply for refinancing, which includes a thorough check of your credit, income, employment history and finances. Ideally, you’ll also get a lower rate in the process.

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How to use the mortgage calculator Under “Home price,” enter the price (if you’re buying) or the current value (if you’re refinancing). NerdWallet also has a refinancing calculator. Using NerdWallet’s mortgage calculator lets you estimate your mortgage payment when you buy a home or refinance.

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What’s behind the numbers in our mortgage amortization calculator An amortization calculator enables you to take a snapshot of the interest and principal (the debt) paid in any month of the loan. Or you might want to compare different loan terms before refinancing. How much interest you will pay over the life of the loan.

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Christina Zelow Lundquist/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Cash-out refinancing allows you to turn equity into cash through refinancing your mortgage. The terms of your refinanced mortgage might significantly differ from your original loan, including a new rate or longer or shorter loan term.

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Key takeaways Refinancing replaces your current mortgage with a new one, adjusting the rate, term or both. With refinancing, you can change the loan type as well as your lender. Here’s how refinancing a mortgage works, the common options available to you and pros and cons to consider. What is refinancing?

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Once you’ve zeroed in on your loan amount, run some numbers using a personal loan calculator. Tip: Include fees in your loan amount calculations. You should also check their rates and use them with a personal loan calculator to get the most accurate idea of what your monthly payment will be.

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