Question by Claudio F: Is it going to be harder to refinance one year from now?
Our balloon mortgage is due to expire in 2 years and we have to refinance before the expiration.
Is it going to be harder to refinance if they don’t pass the bailout plan?
Best answer:
Answer by Landlord
The bailout is going to raise rates, not lower them.
No one knows the future, but I would expect it to get harder, both in requirements and in higher interest rates.
I would refi now, your loan was never meant to mature, it is for short term investing only.
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Most balloon mortgages do not expire. They are extended for the remaining 28 years at .5% above the going rate. So if rates are 5% in 2 years, you will pay 5.5%.
Keep your mortgage. It is fine..