Introduction
Loan refinancing is one of the methods that is used in order to deal with debts, when a debtor engages in loan refinancing they replace a loan that is already existing with a debt obligation which is under different terms. Loan refinancing often comes with a variety of terms and conditions depending on the facility, province, state and country. Usually these terms are dependent on borrower’s credit ratings and borrower’s worthiness. When loan refinancing is carried under financial distress it’s often referred to as debt restructuring.
Step 1
There are many reasons why people engage in loan refinancing, these include:
- Lower risk e.g switching from variable rate interest to fixed rate loan
- Consolidate already existing debts in to one loan-this works to either reduce the term or interest rates depending on how the person goes about it.
- To free cash-contingent interest rates differential and fees
- To take advantage of lower interest rates such as reduced payment or reduced terms
Step 2
Loan refinancing is often a method used by debtors who are in financial distress in order to deal with loan repayment which acts to reduce their monthly obligations. Loan refinancing can assist debtors trapped in high interest loans which attract penalties when borrowers default. In the personal context loan refinancing often makes management of debts easier. Consolidating credit card debts in to home mortgage is crucial since debtors are able to repay remaining loans at mortgages rates.
Step 3
Loan refinancing may carry some risks depending on the terms and conditions of the lender; this includes early repayment of the loan in part or full. In the United states home mortgage loan refinancing is likely to have tax advantages especially if one does not pay Alternative minimum tax.
Step 4
Fixed loans usually have penalty clauses that are set off by the early repayment of loans whether in part or in full which also includes closing fees. Calculating fees involved in loan refinancing will save you the possibility of losing the savings generated through refinancing. In certain circumstances loan refinancing can be quite costly especially if the monthly repayments are low. Loan refinancing such debt is likely to leave the debtor with higher interest in the long run, it also have the effect of keeping the debtors under the burden of loans for a long time.
Step 5
Loan refinancing facilities often requires some percentage of the total loan which is made upfront. The amount is usually referred to as points or premiums.1 point=1 percent of the total loan amount, the more the points which translates in to larger upfront payment the lower the interest rates. Lenders who prefer to finance part of the loan generate negative points which lead to discounts.
Tips
There are several loan refinancing options for debts especially in the US each of them have particular options and characteristics, this includes:
No closing cost-Borrowers with this type of option pay fewer upfront fees in order to get mortgage loan.
Tips
Cash out-This loan refinancing option does not always help to lower the monthly repayment or shorten mortgage periods.