15-YEAR REFINANCE
Given today’s interest rates, refinancing from a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage to a 15-year could result in massive savings.
WHY 15-YEAR REFINANCE?
15-Year Refinance Rates Near Historic Lows
As a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, interest rates have been cut by the federal government. This has led to a huge influx of people trying to refinance to a lower rate. The 15-year refinance rate is near historic lows and many currently in a 30-year fixed rate mortgage could benefit in a major way by refinancing to a 15-year mortgage.
SAMPLE CALCULATION
30-YEAR MORTGAGE VS. 15-YEAR
30-YEAR LOAN FOR $200,000
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SAMPLE INTEREST RATE
MONTHLY PAYMENT
TOTAL INTERESTED PAID
15-YEAR LOAN FOR $200,000
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SAMPLE INTEREST RATE
MONTHLY PAYMENT
TOTAL INTERESTED PAID
Pros of 15-Year Refi
- Own your home sooner
- Save a ton on interest
- Larger portion of payments go towards principal
Cons of 15-Year Refi
- Higher monthly payment
- Less money for other things
- Loss of tax breaks due to paying less interest