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When looking to refinance a borrower has multiple rate and cost options to choose from. Borrowers can choose to pay upfront discount points to get a lower interest rate resulting in high closing costs, go with a 0 point loan that has a bit higher rate with limited lender fees and the consumer primarily paying third party costs such as appraisal, title insurance, county recording, etc. and finally a no cost loan.
A no cost refinance is a refinance in which the lender provides a credit in exchange for a slightly higher rate to cover all lender and third party closing costs, including appraisal fees, title fees, county record fees, etc. The lender provides the credit in exchange for the borrower financing at a higher interest than they could get if they paid the costs themselves.
How much your interest rate will increase depends on a variety of factors. In general, the rate increase will be the lowest on a primary residence combined with a borrower with great credit. Additionally, higher loan balances limit the rate increase given the lender credit is paid based on a percentage of the loan amount being borrowed. Fixed rate mortgages are also more likely to have a good no cost option as Adjustable Rate Mortgages usually don’t pay out significant lender credits.
The exact amount of closing costs varies, as always, and these are affected by the purchase price of your home. Closing costs typically include the following:
Loan origination fees are charged by many lenders even for a refinance, but at Sammamish Mortgage, we don’t charge these fees at all.
A true no cost mortgage not only has no lender fees, but also provides lender credit covering all third party closing costs. Many banks will claim the offer “no fee” loans; however, third party costs often still have to be paid by the borrower. Other times mortgage companies simply add the closing costs to the loan balance.
At Sammamish Mortgage, you can choose from various rate and cost options, including rates with a lender credit sufficient to cover all lender and third-party fees. Through our Instant Rate Quote tool, our clients can easily compare options side by side and determine which option makes the most sense for their situation.
If you are unsure which refinance option is right for you, we have experienced loan officers who can guide you through the pros and cons of each scenario and help you pick the one likely to provide you with the highest overall savings. Find out if it makes sense to refinance with our Refinance Calculator.
We’re a local, family-owned mortgage firm based in the Washington area. We serve the entire state and the broader Pacific Northwest region, including Oregon, Colorado, Idaho, and California. Please contact us with any mortgage-related questions or to get a rate quote.
Whether you’re buying a home or ready to refinance, our professionals can help.
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No Obligation and transparency 24/7. Instantly compare live rates and costs from our network of lenders across the country. Real-time accurate rates and closing costs for a variety of loan programs custom to your specific situation.