Reduced monthly payments are one possibility

Some people refinance their mortgage to get a lower interest rate. Others switch to a shorter-term loan that helps them eliminate debt faster, or a longer loan that lowers their monthly payments. In any case, it pays to crunch the numbers to see if a new mortgage makes financial sense. This calculator will help you consider a range of factors, including interest rates, closing costs and loan lengths.

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